19 h. ago Lording it! Peers set to hike their 'overnight' allowance by 20% to £125 and will be able to claim £63 for staying in their own London properties...on top of £371 a day tax free

The ruling Lords commission is recommending ramping up entitlements on top of the tax-free £371 'per diem' members get for attending sittings.

Economics

45 h. ago Top 10 wealthiest American men collectively earned extra $1B a day, report says, as Trump pushes tax cuts

Despite market turmoil caused by Donald Trump’s tariffs, the group saw an increase in their collective wealth of $365 billion over the last 12 months

Economics

55 h. ago Top 10 wealthiest American men collectively earned an extra $1 billion each day last year, report says, as Trump pushes for tax cuts

Despite market turmoil caused by Donald Trump’s tariffs, the group saw an increase in their collective wealth of $365 billion over the last 12 months

Economics

1 week ago It’s not just more babies, Republicans are pushing idea one parent should ditch work and stay at home with the kids

White House aides discussing handing families money for each child they have and removing federal tax credits for day care

Politics

1 week ago Universal Credit migration deadline passes as DWP Tax Credits officially end

The last day for people claiming Working Tax Credits and Child Tax Credits to secure transitional protection has now passed. Here's what to do if you missed the deadline

Politics

2 w. ago Record 299,419 returns filed in first week of new tax year, says HMRC

There were 57,815 ‘early filers’ on the first day of the new tax year, which was a Sunday.

Politics

3 w. ago Voices: Poll of the day: Is the UK’s sugar tax an effective way of tackling obesity and improving public health?

Have your say: Is the sugar tax just adding to your grocery bill? The government wants to extend the levy to milkshakes and lattes, claiming it protects children’s health – but critics say it’s hitting families hard

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