50 minutes ago Starmer breaks his silence on demand for fresh election as petition tops 2MILLION signatures: PM blames 'difficult' Budget decisions for massive backlash

The PM blamed 'difficult' decisions in the Budget for the huge backlash he has been facing as he appeared on ITV 's This Morning.

Politics

54 minutes ago New charge for anyone staying overnight in Wales as tourism tax introduced

The Welsh Government has announced that a 'tourism tax' will be imposed on holidaymakers from 2027 - with families of four set to pay an extra £4-£6 per night to stay

Politics

57 minutes ago Wall Street heading for record high after Scott Bessent nominated as US Treasury secretary; Barclays fined £40m over 2008 Qatari deal – business live

Bonds rally and dollar dips as investors welcome choice of billionaire hedge fund manager Bessent as next Treasury secretaryNewsflash: A deputy governor at the Bank of England has warned that it is “too early to declare victory” in the fight against inflation.Clare Lombardelli has told a conference at the Bank this morning that inflation has fallen steeply over the past two years. But, she is concerned that there are signs that the process of “wage disinflation” may be slowing, which would keep the cost of living rising faster than the Bank’s target.The outlook for wages and services prices is unclear from here.We need to see more evidence that wage growth and services inflation will continue their journey down to target-consistent rates.The UK economy has made good progress on disinfla...

Economics

64 minutes ago Overnight visitors to Wales could pay ‘tourism tax’ under Welsh Government plans

The Welsh Government estimated that the levy could generate up to £33 million a year if all Welsh local authorities introduce it.

Politics

84 minutes ago Warning issued as more Brits set to face huge tax bills after pension changes

Under the current laws, you need to pay 40% inheritance tax on your "estate" - so your property, money and possessions - that you pass on after you die - but only if you are leaving more than £325,000 behind

Events

85 minutes ago Cost of Welsh tourist tax revealed as proposal sets out 2027 introduction

Visitors to Wales staying overnight could be charged with an extra levy by 2027

Economics

97 minutes ago UK politics live: Tax rises like this must never be just done to business, CBI chief tells Reeves

Rain Newton-Smith said ‘tax rises like this must never again be simply done to business’

Politics

1 hour ago Housing emergency: Lack of progress on Scottish build to rent ‘alarming’ as UK powers ahead

“Unfortunately, investors have tagged Scotland with a risk premium due to concerns about future legislative and tax changes” – John Boyle, Rettie

Events

1 hour ago Wales tourism tax announced as amount and start date confirmed – live updates

The fee will vary from 75p to £1.25 a night but the change will not take effect until at least 2027

Society

1 hour ago Wales reveals tax every visitor staying overnight will have to pay from 2027

The visitor levy, known as a tourism tax, will be in force from 2027 at the earliest

Economics