8 h. ago Keir Starmer condemns Donald Trump after President vows to hit Britain with increasing tariffs over Greenland until deal is reached for US to buy territory

The tariff will start at ten per cent and come into effect on February 1, rising to 25 per cent on June 1.

Economics

10 h. ago Donald Trump vows to hit Britain with increasing tariffs over Greenland until deal is reached for US to buy the territory

The tariff will start at ten per cent and come into effect on February 1, rising to 25 per cent on June 1.

Economics

26 h. ago British Gas issues new advice after UK homes hit with heating issue 'surge'

British Gas is reporting an increase in callouts from homeowners

Society

32 h. ago How to make the most from your savings, whether you've got £100, £10,000 or £100,000: SYLVIA MORRIS

The best accounts for you will depend on how much you have in savings, how quickly you need to access it and whether you are at risk of being stung by a tax bill.

Economics

32 h. ago Sadiq Khan plans to raise London council tax by more than £20 a year to fight phone theft

Sir Sadiq Khan has proposed raising the average Band D bill by more than £20, meaning the amount of council tax City Hall receives will exceed £500 per bill for the first time.

Economics

40 h. ago How much is your council tax going up? Thousands more Londoners face bills over £2,000 for first time

Average households in half of London boroughs are expected to see hikes of over £100

Economics

57 h. ago Got to pay the tax bill somehow! Angela Rayner picks up a second job as she signs with a speaking agency... despite having once blasted MPs who earn extra cash outside Parliament

The Labour MP, who was forced to quit her Government roles in September amid a furious tax row, is being paid by Chartwell Speakers.

Economics

58 h. ago There could be even more bad news for your council tax bill if you live in Trafford

It would be the second year in a row the town hall has increased the bill by more than the typical referendum limit

Economics

61 h. ago Swinney defends Budget 'smallest tax cut in history' as SNP under fire for 'ruinous' benefits bill

Russell Findlay tells First Minister 61p a week saving ‘won’t even buy you a bag of peanuts’

Economics

62 h. ago Why your HMRC tax bill might look bigger than you expect this month

A personal finance expert has explained what causes bigger tax demands, and what you need to do

Economics

2 d. ago Tax bill alert for anyone on Carer's Allowance or state pension

Claimants have been urged to check their details are correct

Economics

3 d. ago Elon Musk’s stubborn spin on Grok’s sexualized images controversy

Musk attempts to recast AI tool’s misuse. Plus, tech billionaires plot against a proposed California tax on their fortunesHello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m your host, Blake Montgomery, US tech editor for the Guardian. Today, we discuss Elon Musk’s rosy depiction of Grok’s image generation controversy; the seven-figure panic among Silicon Valley billionaires over a proposed wealth tax in California, though with one notable exception; and how AI and robotics have revitalized the Consumer Electronics Showcase.Under a tax proposal that could be put to voters this November, any California resident worth more than $1bn would have to pay a one-off, 5% tax on their assets to help cover education, food assistance and healthcare programs in the state.Several Silicon Valley figures have already threatened to leave California and take their business elsewhere. But Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, whose net worth is nearly $159bn, told Bloomberg Television this week that he is “perfectly fine...

Politics

3 d. ago More than 320,000 Brits hit with tax bills over £1,000 on their state pension

MORE than 320,000 pensioners are paying at least £1,000 or above in tax on their state pension. The number of pensioners who have been hit with four figure tax bills soared from 249,000 to 320,000 in the last year alone, an increase of 71,000, according to official figures. The new state pension is currently worth...

Economics

3 d. ago I must pay income tax on my two tiny private pensions: What do I need to do? HEATHER ROGERS replies

The state pension means I am below the personal allowance. However, I also have workplace pensions which will take me above it. How, then, do I pay tax? Do I get sent a bill?

Economics

4 d. ago The Guardian view on Trump’s assault on the Fed: it is part of an affordability blame game | Editorial

Attacking Jerome Powell distracts from Republicans’ thin legislative record and policies that continue to squeeze American household incomesThe US government’s authoritarian and vexatious attack on Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, should be seen in the light of America’s affordability crisis, which Donald Trump once dismissed, but is now scrambling to claim as his cause. The cost of living is eroding his support ahead of the congressional midterms. By launching a legal assault on the Fed, Mr Trump is trying to shift blame for borrowing costs.Yet despite controlling the presidency, Senate and the House, Republicans have passed little beyond a large tax-cutting bill that benefits the rich. They have not legislated on housing supply, childcare, healthcare costs or wages. Indeed most of their actions are worsening affordability, notably deferring action even though millions face a sharp rise in their health insurance bills. Mr Trump’s sudden enthusiasm for credit card ca...

Politics

4 d. ago Gavin Newsom comes out swinging against California billionaire tax

Ballot initiative, opposed by the ultra-wealthy, would levy one-time 5% tax on individuals worth more than $1bnCalifornia’s governor, Gavin Newsom, renewed his pledge this week to fight a controversial plan to tax billionaires in the state. The proposed ballot measure, which could go to voters in November, has gained public attention recently amid heavy criticism and threats from tech moguls to leave the state.In interviews with Politico and the New York Times published on Monday, Newsom described his office’s efforts to kill the proposed billionaire tax and told the Times he would “do what I have to do to protect the state”. As a direct-to-voters ballot initiative, Newsom would not have the power to veto the tax if the proposal passed. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago UK snow maps turn purple in warning huge blizzard set to hit Britain this month

The UK is set for another Arctic freeze later this month where we could see around 30cm of snow falling as temperatures drop to -4C in parts of the country

Events

4 d. ago Driving instructor urges motorists to avoid common hazard that could cost you £320

According to the RAC, pothole-related repairs cost drivers an average of £320 each time - with some paying more than £1,000 to fix damage caused to tyres, suspension, and steering

Economics

4 d. ago The Night Manager fans left hot under the collar by 'sexiest scene of the decade' as Tom Hiddleston's love triangle romp has them 'gasping out loud'

Viewers watched on as leading actor Tom Hiddleston, who plays former British soldier Jonathan Pine in the hit series, in what they called his 'sexiest scene' yet.

Society

5 d. ago Businesses sound the alarm over the 'devastating' impact of Labour's tax hikes and soaring energy bills

As confidence collapses to the lowest level since the pandemic, the financial squeeze means jobs are being cut and investment plans have stalled, a poll by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) said.

Economics