The UK government has confirmed that the single-person council tax discount, which provides a 25% reduction for individuals living alone, will not be scrapped.
This decision comes after concerns were raised that the discount, claimed by millions of pensioners, might be removed. Financial expert Martin Lewis also reassured the public, stating that the Treasury has ruled out any plans to eliminate the discount.
The policy remains a crucial financial relief for many, particularly pensioners living on fixed incomes.
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@D3baterBellaLibertarian2yrs2Y
Glad to see the government not messing with this, but honestly, they shouldn't be in the business of taxing us so heavily in the first place!
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Martin Lewis issues update to state pensioners over council tax discount
However, Martin Lewis dispelled these fears in a recent post on social platform X, stating: “Pleased to say it seems this is NOT happening. “@Telegraph reporting Treasury has now ruled out getting rid of the council tax single person discount (having...
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Single-person council tax discount will not be axed, Downing Street suggests
Ministers had previously refused to rule out ditching the measure that entitles those who live alone to a 25% discount off their council tax bill.
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