3 h. ago Major UK brewery shuts for good after 40 years – and two things are to blame

Exmoor Ales, which has been based in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, since 1979, has been forced to close its doors and relocate production to a site in Surrey due to Covid fallolut and tax hikes

Politics

8 h. ago Major UK brewery closes after 40 years as Covid and tax hikes take their toll

Exmoor Ales, which has been based in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, since 1979, has been forced to outsource its brewing operations to a facility in Surrey amid the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic

Politics

23 h. ago Government's war on punters as fresh new betting taxes could bleed customers dry

The future of gambling could be affected in new government tax hikes – which are currently being considered by officials – meaning punters using apps to bet could face increased prices

Economics

29 h. ago Hawaii plans to increase hotel tax to help it cope with climate change

Hawaii lawmakers are ready to hike a tax imposed on travelers staying in hotels, vacation rentals and other short-term accommodations and earmark the new money for programs to cope with a warming planet

Society

47 h. ago I used an online number plate checker to find out if I'm hit by DVLA £150 car tax hike

It took seconds to check how my car's CO2 emissions affect the amount of tax I'll pay this year

Economics

49 h. ago Primark says it is not raising prices despite tax and wage cost hikes

It came as parent firm Associated British Foods said it saw ‘weaker sales’ across the budget fashion chain’s UK and Ireland stores.

Economics

3 d. ago Tax hike fears mount as Rachel Reeves faces calls to splurge even MORE on public sector pay

Pay review bodies have recommended 4 per cent for teachers and 3 per cent for NHS workers - significantly more than the 2.8 per cent the government has proposed.

Economics

5 d. ago Scots paying five tax hikes this year with council, booze and income taxes all hit

Household budgets are being stretched ever tighter for many Scots. Here's a reminder of some tax changes that have recently taken force.

Economics

5 d. ago Liverpool will improve next season in search for perfection, warns Arne Slot

Team need point against Tottenham to clinch league title‘In some moments we have to do much better,’ says coachArne Slot has warned Liverpool’s Premier League rivals that he expects the champions-elect to improve next season as they strive to fulfil his vision of the perfect team.Liverpool require one point at home to Tottenham on Sunday to secure a record-equalling 20th league title and for Slot to become the first Dutch coach to win the Premier League. The head coach admits his team have “a big responsibility” to deliver at Anfield given the club’s last Premier League triumph, in 2020, came behind closed doors during the Covid pandemic. Slot’s family will be in attendance, although he says their visit was planned months ago to coincide with a public holiday in the Netherlands. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. 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

6 d. ago I used a number plate checker to see if £150 DVLA car tax rise affects me

A recent hike to car tax is set to affect millions of motorists across the UK, but I used an online tool can help me find out if I'm set to pay more

Economics

7 d. ago Rachel Reeves 'may not be far away' from more tax hikes as borrowing jumps, experts warn

A bigger than expected borrowing binge last year - coupled with a tariff-fuelled downturn - could force the Chancellor to line up more tax rises or spending cuts later this year

Events

7 d. ago Rachel Reeves live: Economists fear more tax hikes in autumn Budget after UK borrowing soars

Rachel Reeves is preparing for crucial talks with her US counterpart as she pushes to secure a trade deal

Economics

8 d. ago Rachel Reeves US talks live: Chancellor under pressure to secure Trump trade deal amid tax hike fears

The chancellor is preparing for crucial Washington talks with Donald Trump's Treasury secretary

Economics

8 d. ago Use car reg number plate checker to see if yours is exempt from £150 tax hike

The tool has been immensely helpful for motorists left confused following the latest car tax hikes that the DVLA introduced on April 1, 2025

Economics

1 week ago Drivers facing £650 payment for new DVLA car tax – check if you can claim exemption

It's not all doom and gloom with tax hikes, as there are still some exemptions to car tax

Economics

2 w. ago Shein and Temu issue warning to shoppers as Donald Trump trade war with China escalates

The price hikes also come ahead of the end of the 'de minimis' tax loophole, which allows imports that are worth under $800 can enter the US duty-free

Events

2 w. ago Business bosses 'in state of despondency' over toxic mix of Labour's tax hikes and Trump's tariffs, survey warns

Confidence among firms fell to its lowest level in two years in the first three months of the year, according to the study from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Events

2 w. ago Major greetings card retailer looks to shut more shops ahead of two store closures

Despite the major gift card retailer overturning a profit earlier this week, several Clintons shops may be set to close after the company posted a warning about labour tax hikes

Politics

2 w. ago Buying a new car to combat DVLA car tax hike? Easily check how much you'll pay

It's predicted that hard-pressed car owners will consider selling their motors to buy a car with a cheaper rate of Vehicle Excise Duty

Economics