7 h. ago How to work out and pay inheritance tax: You get just SIX MONTHS to stump up death duties

The daunting task of working out and paying inheritance tax must be done in the immediate and intense period of grief after a death. Read our guide on what to do...

Economics

27 h. ago New calls to ‘pause’ Council Tax payments for three months for all households

An online petition argues local councils are not providing services for which the bill pays.

Economics

8 d. ago Welfare cuts chaos: Tax rises loom within months after Starmer's 'shambolic' benefit reforms 'saved nothing'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves now faces a £5 billion hole in her tax and spending plans

Economics

8 d. ago Welfare cuts chaos: Tax rises loom within months after Keir Starmer's 'shambolic' welfare cuts climbdown

Chancellor Rachel Reeves now faces a fiscal headache as a forecast £4.8billion in welfare savings have been whittled away to nothing

Economics

9 d. ago Any cut to cash Isa allowance ‘may not prompt savers to boost their investments’

There has been speculation that plans to reduce the annual tax-free cash Isa allowance could be announced later this month.

Economics

1 week ago Stirling to launch 'tourist tax' consultation next month following council approval

Stirling's proposed scheme would impose a five-per cent levy, or 'tourist tax', on overnight stays in all forms of paid visitor accommodation within the council's jurisdiction.

Politics

2 w. ago Reduce your Council Tax payment next month without claiming a discount

Nearly half a million households in Scotland are receiving a Council Tax Reduction on their annual bill.

Economics

2 w. ago Millions of households could pay £38 less a month on council tax bill under new changes

The average band D household would pay approximately £38 less each month if they paid over 12 months instead of ten, according to figures from the the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Economics

3 w. ago Solo Brits face 'singles tax' and must save £290 every month for retirement

Single people have been warned they must set aside £290 every month from the age of 22 to secure a moderate standard of living in retirement, analysts claim

Economics

3 w. ago HMRC warning as 'huge' new tax change will take effect this month

A new tax change will come into effect this month which is set to impact "hundreds of thousands of people" who have still not submitted their Self Assessment tax return

Events

3 w. ago I don't currently work and draw a monthly income through my savings

I have been unemployed and am drawing an income from a substantial pot of savings since the summer of 2024. I definitely breached my £500 personal savings allowance for 2024/25.

Economics

4 w. ago People urged to check P60 this month for tax code error worth up to £1,500

Employees are being urged to check an important form which was sent to them at the end of last month.

Economics