3 h. ago DVLA tells drivers they could be entitled to car tax refund amid price rises

Some motorists could get money back on their Vehicle Excise Duty after the cost of it rose for millions this month

Economics

9 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

2 w. ago Warning issued as wage figures revealed ahead of Bank of England interest rates decision

Economists are warning about unemployment levels after new data shows availability of jobs has worsened despite wages increasing

Events

2 w. ago I’ve seen many phoney trade wars come and go. This is the real thing | Larry Elliott

This battle between the US and China goes far beyond market turmoil – it has killed off the liberal dream of a borderless world Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 104% tariff on Chinese imports into the US – and China blasting back with 84% – has spooked the financial markets. The response is entirely rational. Over the past few decades, phoney trade wars have been commonplace. Rival nations have squared off against each other, indulged in a bit of sabre-rattling, but eventually agreed on a deal. Headlines that screamed “trade war looms” were quickly replaced by those that read “trade war averted”. This time it’s different. The battle between the US and China prompted by Trump’s tariffs is no pretend trade war. It is the real deal – and it will have real consequences. Tariffs operate as a tax, adding to the costs of doing business and raising prices for consumers. Growth will slow and inflation rates will rise. The global economy was already growing only slowly. As things stand, it...

Events

4 w. ago EV owners hit with £22.3m double whammy of car tax and higher charging bills from today

EV owners will collectively pay millions more a month to run their cars as they pay car tax for the first time and Ofgem's price cap kicks in.

Economics

4 w. ago Major British car manufacturer slashes prices in bid to curb expensive new tax

The move will help drivers to avoid any additional charges.

Economics

4 w. ago Most new electric cars to be hit with £2,125 'luxury' tax under VED rules from today

Changes to car tax will see all new EVs priced over £40,000 stung with an 'expensive car supplement' costing £425 annually for five years.

Economics

4 w. ago Price increase: the areas worst affected by national council, car tax, TV licence rises of Awful April 2025

Household bills are soaring this April, with some regions facing eye-watering hikes 💸

Economics

4 w. ago Martin Lewis explains how to claim council tax discount after April rise

Martin Lewis has explained how to claim council tax discount and check if your property is in the right price band after April’s rise.

Politics

4 w. ago Are you worried about 'Awful April'? Take our poll as bills set to rise

April is bringing a wave of price hikes across the UK - from council tax to energy bills. With costs rising and wages stagnating, we're asking if you're worried

Politics