4 h. ago Electric car drivers urged to pay tax early to save £195 on road tax starting April

More drivers will face charges from April, but there's a trick to put off the payments

Economics

8 h. ago Spring in Ibiza: enjoy a mellow Balearic beat before the crowds arrive

Out of season, the island is more about natural charms than techno, but the sun still shines and the resident community keeps its unique spirit aliveIbiza in the off-season. The big resort hotels are shuttered, the beach bars sealed up, the superclubs powered down until their showy reopening parties get the summer started again in late April. By July, the ratio will be back to 20 visitors to every one resident, but for now the island is as empty as it gets.The sun is shining though, the air bright and warm, the sky a salted Balearic blue. And crowds still gather, here and there. At the Trotting Races, for example, in the Sant Rafael hippodrome in the centre of the island. A peculiar island tradition that supposedly began with charioteers during Ibiza’s Roman occupation, the sport requires jockeys to ride on little wheeled carts harnessed to horses that keep a briskish, semi-hurried pace, as if slightly late for an appointment. Kids and old boys seem to love it, the latter laying sma...

Politics

25 h. ago Energy price cap: how much does it cost to charge an electric car

Electric car drivers are facing higher costs this April as energy prices rise ⚡

Economics

30 h. ago Electric car research reveals if drivers unable to charge at home save money

The Cost of Driving Electric study looked at a total of 480 scenarios, comparing the cost of ownership for 50 EV models with their petrol or diesel equivalents

Science

61 h. ago Satellite image captures three tropical cyclones spinning in the South Pacific at once

Tropical cyclones Rae, Seru and Alfred are churning as the region’s season reaches its peak Three tropical cyclones are churning in the South Pacific, an occurrence that scientists say is unusual.Tropical cyclones Rae, Seru and Alfred are all spinning as the region’s cyclone season, which starts in November and ends in April, reaches its peak. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Certain drivers can avoid paying road tax in 2025 with 'totally legal' loophole

The government has announced changes to Vehicle Excise Duty which will require electric vehicle owners to start paying car tax from April 1, but a loophole states you can avoid the tax by acting now

Economics

4 d. ago People urged to check their new tax code before start of financial year in April

HMRC have shared four possible reasons your tax code for the 2025/26 financial year may change.

Economics

5 d. ago People in Scotland urged to get help preparing for National Insurance changes in April

Social media influencers and other small businesses can get help navigating the complex tax system.

Politics

7 d. ago The tax change every electric vehicle owner needs to know about

Starting April 1st, alterations to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) will impact thousands of electric car owners

Politics

8 d. ago Charity urges people to check for Council Tax discount before higher bills start in April

Citizens Advice Scotland estimates around two million people will be affected by the rise in Council Tax.

Economics

8 d. ago NHS 'dentistry deserts' get 700,000 extra appointments – see if your area will benefit

NHS emergency dental appointments are to be prioritised in problem areas starting from April but dentists warn more needs to be done - the Government has announced 700,000 extra appointments

Politics

9 d. ago Electric vehicle tax changes – what every driver needs to know ahead of April 1 deadline

Starting April 1st, alterations to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) will impact thousands of electric car owners

Events

9 d. ago Will YOU change your pension plans ahead of the inheritance tax grab?

Pensions are going to become liable for inheritance tax like other assets such as property, savings and investments starting in April 2027.

Economics

1 week ago Trump threatens 25% tax on cars, microchips and drugs starting in April

The import taxes would have an immediate impact on inflation rates, which Trump has promised to bring down

Events

1 week ago DWP warning as millions on Universal Credit will have to wait two months for payment increase

The new DWP benefit increased payment rates will only be applied to Universal Credit assessment periods that have started on or after April 7

Events

1 week ago Martin Lewis MSE warning to electric car drivers facing £195 bill in April 2025

Major road tax changes will come into effect on April 1 and it's bad news for Brits driving around in an an electric car (EV)

Events