5 h. ago Keir Starmer's former Cabinet minister blasts PM's 'alarming' response to Reform UK's poll surge as she demands he rip up Labour's tax rules

Louise Haigh, who was transport secretary until she resigned in November amid a fraud row, blasted Sir Keir's 'alarming' response to last week's local election results.

Politics

15 h. ago Starmer’s former minister Haigh urges him to rip up tax rules to counter Reform

Labour and the Conservatives are under pressure to reverse their parties’ fortunes after Reform picked up 10 councils and more than 600 seats.

Politics

3 d. ago Shein and Temu prices rise as Donald Trump closes major tax loophole

The 'de minimis' tax rule allowed imports from China and Hong Kong that are worth under $800 to enter the US duty-free - but this came to an end on May 2

Politics

4 d. ago Spanish holiday hotspot delays tourist tax in win for those planning summer trips

The region is looking for ways to curb overtourism

Politics

7 d. ago Scotch whisky producers see licensing costs slashed under change to tax rules

From July, traditional spirits protected by geographic indicator (GI) status such as Scotch whisky or Somerset Cider Brandy won't be clobbered by sky-high tax bills

Economics

1 week ago 'I used free number plate checker to see if £150 DVLA car tax hike affects me'

Car tax rules changed this month but with hikes depending on the type and age of vehicle, drivers are turning to online tools to find if they need to pay more

Economics

1 week ago HMRC confirms that new income tax rule change will start from next year

HMRC is encouraging people to sign up to a testing programme to prepare for the changed requirements to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax from April 6, 2026

Economics

1 week ago HMRC confirms new income tax rule change starting from next year

HMRC has announced that sole traders and landlords with an income over £50,000 will be required to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax from April 6, 2026

Economics

2 w. ago New Council Tax rules now in force for people who miss a single monthly payment

Councils can seize benefits and take other actions to recover the owed payments.

Economics

2 w. ago Wales holiday let rules are putting ‘thousands of jobs at risk’

Short-term holiday let operators must rent out their properties for at least 182 days to meet business rate requirements in Wales

Events

3 w. ago HMRC makes £3,000 change to tax rules as households hit with £600 bill

The tax office will tweak the rules to allow you to earn £3,000 before you need to register to pay tax through the self-assessment system - but it doesn't mean you owe any less

Economics

3 w. ago AA tells drivers will pay £150 more in car tax as new DVLA rules come into effect

The Automobile Association (AA) has revealed that small and family car owners could face a £150 car tax increase if they upgrade their vehicle, with the new rules having come into force on April 1, 2022

Economics

3 w. ago Labour trims The Blob: Cabinet Office to cut 2,100 jobs as it loses almost a third of its staff in Keir Starmer's bid to shrink 'flabby' civil service

Around 1,200 people will be made redundant at the department, with another 900 being transferred to other parts of Whitehall.

Society

3 w. ago Urgent DVLA tax hike warning as some motorists consider selling cars

Drivers are being hit with higher road tax bills after new rules and rates took effect on April 1

Events

3 w. ago Ministers urged to hit supersize SUVs with higher tax to pay for pothole crisis

Critics say it's time to stop giving these four-wheeled behemoths a free ride. They're demanding a shake-up of road tax rules to favour smaller, lighter models – and hit SUV owners where it hurts: their wallets

Politics

3 w. ago Do I need to pay car tax? New rules and rates for 2025 as electric vehicles included for first time

Drivers need to pay car tax every year to use UK roads - and EVs have lost their exemption

Economics