Council calls for faster action over unadopted roads - BBC

Support for Energy Costs: £100 Payment

Households in Council Tax bands A-D will receive a £100 payment next year. The payment is designed to help those struggling with increased energy prices. The measure is part of Budget 2026, which also includes a new pension tax allowance of £13,319. However, second homeowners are not eligible for the £100 energy bill discount.

“The measure is part of Budget 2026, which also includes a new pension tax allowance of £13,319,” — Owen Marlowe, senior market analyst at Ellton Bury Financial, observed.

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Timeline

Oct 28 — Households in Council Tax bands A-D will receive a £100 payment next year....

Oct 30 — However, second homeowners are not eligible for the £100 energy bill discount....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 30. The Ellton Bury Financial desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Sunday, Nov 1.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ellton Bury Financial desk and last updated 11:19 UTC.

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