20 h. ago Salford council slammed after admitting thousands of pounds of expenses were not recorded

The authority is facing questions over its spending of public money - but has refused to release the full figures.

Politics

24 h. ago Foreign Office 'risky' warning for Brits heading to European winter holiday spot

A popular skiing holiday destination could end up unexpectedly costing you thousands of pounds

Events

25 h. ago Passengers’ fury as Avanti ‘ghost train’ to London to run EMPTY following ruling

PASSENGERS have been left furious as Avanti are set to run an empty ghost train to London. In a controversial ruling from the rail regulator, the morning weekday service from Manchester to London will run without passengers for around five months. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has ruled the 7am Avanti West Coast...

Politics

48 h. ago Hospitality industry facing huge 'stealth tax' as Chancellor Rachel Reeves is accused of delivering 'smoke and mirrors' Budget

On Wednesday, the Chancellor announced a reform of business rates, which critics have claimed is a 'stealth tax' on the high street which could trigger mass shop closures early next year.

Events

49 h. ago Royal Family set to be charged thousands of pounds a year under Reeves' mansions tax

Royal properties will not be exempt from the Chancellor's tax grab, meaning the King could be on the hook for a sizeable bill.

Politics

50 h. ago Higher business taxes to cost pub sector £150m and threaten jobs – analysis

Firms will end up paying more despite business rates being lowered in the Budget, industry bosses are warning.

Economics

56 h. ago Stocks end winning week up despite hit for Premier Inn owner Whitbread

Whitbread slid 11% after warning that changes to business rates in Wednesday’s Budget will materially increase costs in the next financial year.

Politics

59 h. ago Fury as London pubs, hotels, and shops hammered by business rates soaring by tens of thousands of pounds

Premier Inn expects its business rate bill to go up by between £40 million and £50 million a year

Economics

60 h. ago Premier Inn owner’s costs to rise by up to £50m after business rates changes

Whitbread is among hotel owners to be hit hard by changes in valuations linked to next year’s business rates payments.

Economics

61 h. ago Changes to business rates lead to accusations of a new stealth tax

UK government has cut the pandemic-era discount on levy for small companies

Economics

63 h. ago Major UK airport operator hits out at Rachel Reeves' Budget 'impacting hard

The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a business rate increase in her recent Budget. It will see major airports across the country hit with huge increases in their rate bills.

Events

3 d. ago Small businesses say 'We're on the rack': Reeves claimed to help pubs, but many face huge rate rises as Amazon and supermarkets benefit

The Chancellor had promised to pay for a reduction in business rates for smaller firms by hiking taxes on larger properties to 'level the playing field between the high street and online giants'.

Economics

3 d. ago Budget threatens jobs and venues, pub bosses warn as business rates rise

Pubs, restaurants and small shops are all expected to see their property tax payments jump from the next financial year.

Events

3 d. ago UK Budget Reaction: Reeves leaves business rates dilemma for Scottish Government

David Lonsdale, director of industry body the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC), gives his assessment of the Chancellor’s autumn statement.

Politics

3 d. ago Holidaymakers set to be hit by higher air fares and tourist tax rules

Rachel Reeves has announced a business rate increase in her recent Budget. Heathrow, which already pays the highest rate in the country, is set to see its rate bill increase dramatically.

Society

4 d. ago Reeves blasted over business rates blunder: Small firms face BIGGER bills after reforms

The Chancellor (pictured) had promised to pay for a reduction in bills for smaller firms by hiking taxes on larger properties to 'level the playing field'.

Economics

4 d. ago Mark Drakeford explains how extra £505m will be spent in Wales

Mr Drakeford said that he expects most of the £505m will be spent on a transition fund for business rates revaluation

Economics

4 d. ago Food price hike fears mount after supermarkets hit with property tax rise

The Government will introduce a new business rates ‘surtax’ on larger commercial properties worth £500,000 or more.

Economics

4 d. ago Autumn Budget 2025 live: Labour to introduce new mileage tax on electric and plug

Follow the Daily Mail's liveblog for updates as Rachel Reeves delivers her Budget today and plans to raise taxes to fund handouts worth thousands of pounds to Britain's biggest jobless families.

Economics

4 d. ago Autumn budget 2025: Live updates as Rachel Reeves insists tax hikes are 'fair and necessary' 

Follow the Daily Mail's liveblog for updates as Rachel Reeves delivers her Budget today and plans to raise taxes to fund handouts worth thousands of pounds to Britain's biggest jobless families.

Society