14 h. ago Five big questions about Cardiff's new parking plan with Land Rover tax

Cardiff Council has approved a new parking plan for the city aimed at reducing commuter parking and encouraging more sustainable travel

Politics

24 h. ago Net Zero shambles as Rachel Reeves plans to hammer electric cars for tax

Ahead of her Budget next month, the Chancellor is said to be drawing up several proposals to hike taxes on EVs to ensure all drivers pay their fair share.

Politics

2 d. ago What the rich are doing now to shield their wealth from the Budget... and here's how to make their ploys work for you

Last year's Budget drove many of these families to flee to lower-tax destinations such as Dubai, Monaco and Milan. So what are they doing this time around to shield their assets from possible tax hikes - and could you learn vital tips from their careful planning?

Economics

4 d. ago Reeves sets sights on Motability to save £1billion in Budget: Will Chancellor scrap tax breaks for disability car scheme users?

The Chancellor is considering scrapping tax breaks which spare Motability's 860,000 users from having to pay VAT or insurance premium tax on their leased vehicles.

Economics

4 d. ago Chancellor says she ‘can’t leave welfare untouched’ this parliament as budget looms

Rachel Reeves understood to be eyeing cuts to Motability scheme as she tries to plug hole in country’s financesRachel Reeves has said she “can’t leave welfare untouched” this parliament, with the Treasury understood to be considering axing up to £1bn in tax breaks for a scheme providing cars for disabled people.The chancellor set out her thinking on welfare before next month’s budget in an interview, having previously said she would need to make cuts and raise taxes. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves considers major change to Motability scheme to save £1billion

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is looking at scrapping tax breaks, which allows cars leased under the Motability scheme to be exempt from VAT or insurance premium tax

Economics

4 d. ago Ferrari cuts the number of cars it sells in Britain as wealthy customers flee Rachel Reeves' tax raids

Ferrari began to 'significantly limit' the number of cars it was sending to Britain around six months ago to stem a decline in the value of second-hand models.

Economics

5 d. ago Ferrari cuts number of cars it sends to UK after tax changes

Non-dom regime was abolished in April and carmaker says ‘some people are getting out of that country’Ferrari has cut the number of cars it sells in the UK as wealthy individuals relocate overseas after tax changes and the abolition of non-dom status.The Italian luxury carmaker reportedly began limiting the number of vehicles it exported to the UK about six months ago, in an attempt to stop a decline in their residual value. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Nine common cars that will have to pay Cardiff's Land Rover tax on parking

Cardiff Council recently approved plans to overhaul parking in the city which will include a surcharge for larger and more polluting vehicles

Economics

1 week ago London's green vehicle tax 'will be devastating for capital's car clubs'

TfL is levying the congestion charge on EV cars for the first time in January

Politics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves could target classic cars in Budget by axing 40

Shadow transport secretary Richard Holden says he is 'concerned' that the Chancellor could scrap vehicle excise duty (VED) exemptions for 40-year-old cars in next month's Budget.

Events

2 w. ago Kent ‘down to the bare bones’, says care chief amid council tax rise fears

Nigel Farage’s party ousted the Conservatives at Kent County Council (KCC) in May, with a promise to slash ‘wasteful spending’.

Politics

2 w. ago Axe Net Zero levies to slash £165 off energy bills for Brits, say Tories

Shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho has backed axing the carbon tax and abolishing the 'racket' of wind farm subsidies.

Economics

2 w. ago Tories vow to cut energy bills by 20% by scrapping carbon tax and wind subsidies

Shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho claimed these two policies will save the average family £165 a year.

Events

2 w. ago UK and EU poised to strike deal sparing British business from carbon border tax

Exclusive: temporary deal to shield UK exporters from levy’s impact is now viewed by both sides as likelyThe EU and Britain are poised to agree a deal sparing British businesses from a carbon border tax being introduced in 2026, with officials targeting late spring for the next EU-UK summit.The EU is introducing a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on 1 January targeting imports produced using carbon-intensive methods, such as steel, glass and fertiliser. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves drops massive hint on Budget tax rises ahead of major speech

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the 'world has changed' as she declined to repeat her pledge that she wouldn't carry out another round of tax hikes in the Budget

Economics

3 w. ago Drivers sent DVLA letter demanding £195 as they face significant rule change

A driver has been left perplexed after receiving a letter demanding he pays 195 in car tax, despite owning an electric vehicle that is supposed to be exempt from the charge

Economics