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Council Tax Structure Biased Against North, Says Thinktank

Published Thursday, September 24, 2026

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  • Londoners receive a property tax discount equivalent to more than £3bn a year because council tax was structured in a way that ensures people living outside the capital have to pay disproportionately more, according to the Resolution Foundation.

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  • The Guardian

    The article highlights the unfairness and economic harm of the current council tax and stamp duty system, emphasizing that most households outside London overpay and advocating for a sensible roadmap to reform.

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