We call on the Government to commission a full, independent review of Council Tax and Stamp Duty to deliver the fundamental, evidence-based reform the UK’s housing market urgently needs.

We call on the Government to commission a full, independent review of Council Tax and Stamp Duty to deliver the fundamental, evidence-based reform the UK’s housing market urgently needs.

Those calling for council tax and stamp duty to be ditched and replaced with a new system have been buoyed by Andy Burnham's likely appointment as Prime Minister

A shake-up of the ‘stupid tax’ that puts homeowners off moving would boost the property market and the economy

We call on the Government to commission a full, independent review of Council Tax and Stamp Duty to deliver the fundamental, evidence-based reform the UK’s housing market urgently needs.

Decades of quick fixes, bolt‑ons, and stitch‑ups have left council tax a dysfunctional Frankenstein. The answer: Proportional Property Tax.

We call on the Government to commission a full, independent review of Council Tax and Stamp Duty to deliver the fundamental, evidence-based reform the UK’s housing market urgently needs.

Why replacing Council Tax with a Proportional Property Tax could strengthen - not weaken - local democracy. A case for fairness, transparency and fiscal reform.

It is claimed the council tax system is 'outdated' and change is 'desperately needed' in the city

The system was set up in such a rush that they often valued houses just by driving past them. It’s no surprise it’s not fit for purpose, says Johanna Noble

Hartlepool's Council Tax will be frozen for 2026/27 and if we can go further, we will.

This Labour government should be doing more to deliver on the promise of economic justice - and that begins with Council Tax.

Cash-strapped local authorities urged to tackle crisis rather than increase bills

A recent Financial Times column brings fresh urgency to a longstanding problem: Britain’s housing market is stuck - and stamp duty is a big part of the reason.

Annual rise last month driven by higher payments for gas, electricity, water and transport in ‘awful April’

Martin Lewis, the UK’s most trusted consumer advocate, has achieved a significant milestone in the campaign for fairer council tax practices.

MP Jonathan Brash pressed the Prime Minister to commit to tackling unfairness of council tax by saying the system is “hammering” towns like Hartlepool.

Ensuring more of us have the means to enjoy later life devoid of financial struggle is the thrust of a new report by consumer group Fairer Finance.

Ms Haigh said Labour should ‘properly explore’ a tax on the wealthy as an alternative to ‘cutting money from the people who can least afford…

Everyone agrees a system based on house values in 1991 is out of date, but changing it would create winners and losers. George Nixon finds out who they would be

Increases in council tax, energy and water come less than week after Rachel Reeves revealed raft of cuts to welfare

Email your MP to support a fairer system that saves 18 million on their Council Tax bills.

With Council Tax bills rising again, more households are struggling to keep up. Missing payments can lead to court action, wage deductions, or even bailiffs - but you have rights. Learn what happens i...

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