How could council tax change in budget – and who would be hardest hit?

Council tax bills vary widely from region to region. Photograph: Samuel Foster/Alamy

Council tax is one of the biggest outgoings for many households – so reports of a shake-up that could add thousands to some annual bills are causing concern.

After abandoning a plan to increase income tax in the budget, Rachel Reeves is expected to rely on several smaller tax-raising measures to repair the public finances.