8 h. ago American Love Island star baffled by £1,200 bill after moving to UK

An American Love Island star was left shocked when she received a £1,200 bill just days after moving to the UK.

Economics

15 h. ago Voices: ‘Tax the wealthy, not the workers’: Readers divided on how Reeves should tackle £20bn Budget blackhole

Our community is divided over reports Rachel Reeves’ is set to hike income tax by 2p, with some supporting higher taxes on the wealthy as fair and necessary, while others warn it could harm low-income earners, pensioners, and overall economic growth

Economics

16 h. ago Thousands at risk of paying tax twice after HMRC sends multiple letter demands

An expert have warned this means some people may end up paying the full amount without realising they have already paid some, or all, of this original tax bill

Economics

18 h. ago How Rachel Reeves is plotting a £50billion tax raid on YOUR pension pot

A PENSIONS shake-up being considered in next month's Budget would shrink pots by £50billion, Rachel Reeves has been warned. The Chancellor is said to be considering slashing tax relief for pensions in her Autumn statement on November 26th. Currently, when you save into a pension, the government adds back the income tax you paid on...

Economics

19 h. ago Humiliation for Ed Miliband as Rachel Reeves 'is set to scrap oil and gas windfall tax' to revive North Sea investment

The Chancellor is said to be mulling the move as she and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer scramble to boost Britain's sluggish economy.

Economics

19 h. ago Londoners face rocketing council tax bills as half of boroughs warn of bankruptcy by 2028

London’s town halls will be £4.7 billion short of covering the costs of providing services by 2029, resulting in “inevitable” cuts and council tax rises

Events

20 h. ago Panicking Reeves 'could cripple economy with 2p income tax hike'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves could effectively torch the Labour manifesto as analysts warn that she needs to fill a black hole in the public finances of up to £50billion.

Economics

21 h. ago Chancellor considering tax cut for Scots ahead of pivotal Holyrood election

EXCLUSIVE: Rachel Reeves is looking at a plan which would shield Scots from an income tax rise, but give them an NI cut.

Politics

21 h. ago Chancellor, please ditch this "super tax" to make it a happy Christmas in the West End

Our festive forecast lays bare an economic reality that cannot be ignored

Economics

29 h. ago Reeves could raise income tax by 2p: Starmer lays the ground for tax raid as Tories insist Chancellor must be sacked if she breaks election vow

During Prime Minister's Questions yesterday, Sir Keir failed to repeat his mantra that the promise made to voters at last year's election still 'stands'.

Politics

34 h. ago Reeves looks at early scrapping of windfall tax on UK oil and gas sector

Chancellor seeks assurances from industry that the move would boost investment in the North Sea

Politics

34 h. ago Labour MP attacks taxi tax as 'daftest idea ever heard' as public say it will be new tax on working people

A Labour MP has attacked proposals for a taxi tax as the 'daftest idea I think I've ever heard' as a new poll found the public view it as a raid on working people.

Economics

38 h. ago See how much Income Tax hike could cost YOU as Starmer refuses to rule out rises

You currently pay the basic 20% rate of Income Tax when you earn above £12,570, then the higher rate of 40% income tax kicks in on earnings above £50,270

Economics

40 h. ago People urged not to miss tax deadline this week or face hefty HMRC fine

Advice Direct Scotland provides free and confidential help with tax returns.

Events

40 h. ago Keir Starmer refuses to say if he stands by pledge not to raise taxes

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch asked the prime minister on Wednesday whether he stuck by his pledge not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT

Politics

40 h. ago Starmer refuses to rule out tax rises in budget after questioning by Badenoch

Prime minister fails to answer Tory leader’s questions about manifesto pledge not to raise income taxUK politics live –latest updatesKeir Starmer has refused to rule out tax rises in next month’s budget, which would breach Labour’s manifesto promises, boosting speculation that Rachel Reeves is considering raising income tax to reduce a shortfall.The prime minister pointedly ignored questions posed to him by Kemi Badenoch in the Commons about the manifesto pledge, something the Conservative leader said he had not done when asked before. Continue reading...

Economics

41 h. ago Income tax rise not ruled out by Keir Starmer in PMQs clash on Budget with Kemi Badenoch

Millions of households are set to be hit with tax rises as Rachel Reeves seeks to plug a hole in the public finances

Economics

42 h. ago Pound tumbles as markets take fright over Rachel Reeves' Budget woes with UK productivity downgrade

Sterling dropped to a two-and-a-half-year low against the euro before regaining some ground

Economics

42 h. ago Plea to reform oil windfall tax as more than half of UK’s offshore operators cut staff

“This tax is not fit for purpose and is damaging UK business investment and jobs” – Sheena McGuinness, RSM UK

Politics

45 h. ago Fresh tax hikes top Budget fears among London small businesses

The percentage of owners predicting growth falls to 36%, lowest level since first quarter of 2021.

Economics