3 d. ago Drivers hit with new car payment as law change sees hundreds feel the pinch

Drivers across the UK could be expected to pay another tax as the start of the new financial year presents a tax reform which is expected to expect affect hundreds from now

Events

5 d. ago Government stands firm in efforts to scrap tax relief for private schools

The Government has stood firm in its bid to scrap tax relief for private schools and push ahead with business rates reform.

Economics

9 d. ago Voices: Independent readers react to Rachel Reeves’ spring statement – from ‘out of touch’ to ‘genuine poverty’

The chancellor’s spring statement sparked fierce criticism from readers, who accused her of reviving austerity by targeting the poor while failing to prioritise improving living standards, tax reform, and sustainable economic growth

Politics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves ‘confident’ the UK can avoid Donald Trump’s tariffs

Labour chancellor did not rule out reforming tax on tech companies, like those owned by US President’s ‘first buddy’ Elon Musk

Politics

2 w. ago Labour members turn on Keir! Starmer ranks 17th in Cabinet and Rachel Reeves last as shock poll finds disastrous lefty ex

The controversial Climate Change Secretary had the highest approval rating of any Cabinet minister in a survey of more than 2,000 party members.

Events

2 w. ago Tories could lose all councils won in 2021 if general election voting repeated, admits Kemi Badenoch

The Tory leader was defiant about the threat from Reform UK, urging voters to remember ‘you will have to live with what you vote for’

Politics

2 w. ago Hairdressers call for tax reform in ‘save our salons’ Westminster protest

The British Hair Consortium wants VAT on labour costs to be cut from 20% to 10% in the Spring Statement.

Events

2 w. ago Hairdressers and salon owners head to Westminster to protest Rachel Reeves' 'disastrous' tax reforms

Hundreds of protestors are demanding Labour-based services be taxed at 10 per cent and goods at 20, to help them overcome the crippling economic instability they are set to face.

Events