21 h. ago ISA tax rule change warning for people approaching retirement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to ISAs in the Autumn Budget

Events

40 h. ago HMRC clarifies different tax refund rules as it depends on where you live

A taxpayer asked for help as they wanted to claim back some cash

Society

46 h. ago UK insists US tech deal not dead as Trump threatens penalties against European firms

Keir Starmer’s office claims UK still in ‘active conversations’ about deal for tech industries in both countries to cooperateDowning Street insists the $40bn Tech Prosperity Deal between the US and UK that is on hold is not permanently stalled. The BBC reported on Tuesday evening that the prime minister’s office claimed that the UK remains in “active conversations with US counterparts at all levels of government” about the wide-ranging deal for the technology industries in both countries to cooperate.The agreement, previously billed as historic, was paused after the US accused the UK of failing to lower trade barriers, including a digital services tax on US tech companies and food safety rules that limit the export of some agricultural products. The New York Times first reported British confirmation that negotiations had stalled. Continue reading...

Economics

54 h. ago Government responds to calls for major tax rule change for state pensioners

Almost 40,000 people have signed a petition calling for the tax free allowance for the state pension to be doubled

Politics

65 h. ago Morrisons loses £17mn VAT fight as court rules rotisserie chickens are hot food

High court rules product should be subject to the 20 per cent tax rate after 13-year case

Economics

65 h. ago Motability Scheme tax changes set to be introduced within months

From July 2026, new VAT and insurance tax rules will affect the Motability Scheme which helps disabled people lease vehicles using their PIP or other disability benefit payments

Politics

9 d. ago Martin Lewis issues new State Pension tax update and adds 'nobody picked up on it'

Personal finance expert has warned that State Pension recipients with any additional income will face tax from 2027 due to £12,570 rule

Economics

1 week ago What you need to do NOW to beat the new cash Isa rules (and how to protect your nest egg from the raid)

The change may appear straightforward at first glance, but it will create a whole host of strategic hurdles for savers, we answer your questions.

Politics

1 week ago Martin Lewis warns HMRC rule means 'many' are paying too much tax

The expert warned many people don't realise how the tax rules work

Events

2 w. ago HMRC inheritance tax haul hits £256m as families caught by cash gift rules

The amount of inheritance tax paid on cash gifts has surged over 153% in a decade, with over 1,300 estates now paying the levy

Economics

3 w. ago John Swinney urged to rule out replicating 'punitive' landlord tax hike in Scotland

It comes after a tax increase was announced as part of the UK Budget

Politics

3 w. 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

3 w. ago 'How can we believe anything you say?' Susanna Reid confronts Reeves over tax rise broken promises as Chancellor fails to rule out MORE taxes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves was challenged by Susanna Reid on how anyone could 'believe anything you say' as she toured broadcast studios defending her raid.

Events

3 w. ago Budget 2025: Income tax rate will not rise, signals minister

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones makes clear the Government has ruled out a manifesto-busting increase in income tax

Politics

3 w. ago What is the ‘stealth’ rise in income tax and how will it affect me after the Budget?

The prime minister refused to rule out income tax thresholds being frozen – which could lead to people paying more

Economics

3 w. ago Milkshakes and lattes to come under sugar tax rules – Streeting

Manufacturers will have to pay the new tax or change their products to fall under the threshold.

Politics

3 w. ago PM says leaders should ‘stick to their word’ but fails to reaffirm tax pledge

The Prime Minister repeatedly declined to rule out hitting working people with extra tax in the Budget.

Politics

4 w. ago Starmer refuses to rule out freeze on income tax thresholds in Budget

Labour prime minister under pressure from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch

Economics

4 w. ago Keir Starmer refuses to rule out income tax thresholds freeze at Budget

The Prime Minister dodged questions about the Chancellor’s plans at PMQs

Economics

4 w. ago Starmer refuses to rule out freeze on income tax thresholds ahead of Budget

The Prime Minister declined to answer numerous questions from Kemi Badenoch on the issue.

Economics