Government website slows after £100 Budget payment announcement

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 16:14 · Archive

The Government's council tax band checker website has slowed after high demand following Chancellor John Healey's announcement of a £100 payment for eligible households.

The Government's council tax band checker website has slowed following high demand after Chancellor John Healey announced a £100 payment to eligible households in the Budget. The service, which allows users to enter their postcodes to check their council tax band, remains available but is running slower than usual.

The £100 payment is targeted at households in England living in council tax bands A to D. The Government website currently displays a message stating: 'The service is currently experiencing high demand. It remains available, but you may experience slower response times than usual. Thank you for your patience.'

Government website slows after £100 Budget payment announcement — Image: Westmorland Gazette

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Section of Government website down after £100 Budget payment announcementGovernment council tax band checker slows after Budget announcement, as England households check eligibility for Chancellor John Healey’s proposed £100 payment.Westmorland Gazette · 28 Oct, 15:50
Section of Government website down after £100 Budget payment announcementGovernment council tax band checker slows after Budget announcement, as England households check eligibility for Chancellor John Healey’s proposed £100 payment.Whitehaven News · 28 Oct, 15:50
Section of Government website down after £100 Budget payment announcementGovernment council tax band checker slows after Budget announcement, as England households check eligibility for Chancellor John Healey’s proposed £100 payment.Cumberland News · 28 Oct, 15:50
Council tax 'band checker' on Government website demand surges after £100 Budget callGovernment council tax band checker slows after Autumn Budget as £100 payment for England’s A-D households drives demand; energy support from January too.NW Evening Mail · 28 Oct, 15:50

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