21 h. ago PM braces for Trump to drop the bomb: Starmer admits UK WON'T be spared tariffs as Chancellor warns of huge hit to stalling economy

Keir Starmer has acknowledged the 'likelihood' that Britain will face hugely damaging levies on exports to the US on the president's so-called 'Liberation Day'.

Events

26 h. ago 'Baby boomers' facing a hike in car tax as changes made from today

VED rates rise from today and it's set to affect one generation in particular

Politics

27 h. 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

30 h. ago Is 'April Bills Day' just the start? Brits are hit with hikes to council tax, energy, water, NICs and vehicle duty... amid fears burden will have to rise AGAIN due to Trump tariffs

Brits face an 'Awful April' of domestic tax rises and bill increases hammering family finances starting today - with fears Donald Trump 's tariffs will soon push the burden even higher.

Economics

31 h. ago 59 car models facing brutal £2,745 car tax hike in April revealed

Motorists are urged to check if their cars have been hit by the new Vehicle Excise Duty rates, which are set to take effect from April 1, 2025

Economics

33 h. ago Readers' letters: Labour's push for growth will be stymied by tax hikes

A reader says we need a smaller, leaner state able to take a radical approach to economic policy

Politics

37 h. ago Revealed: The number of council hall fat cats earning more than £100,000 as report reveals a record surge in six

Despite hitting families with inflation-busting tax hikes, and more kicking in today, at least 262 local authority chiefs were handed more than £200,000 in pay, pensions, pay-offs and bonuses.

Economics

38 h. ago National living wage rise kicks in as households brace for tax and bill hikes

The wage increase coincides with hikes to council tax, employer national insurance contributions and household bills.

Economics

43 h. ago How to beat Rachel Reeves' savage bill hikes TODAY: From council tax to cars, utilities and housing

Over half a dozen major household bills are set to rise this April meaning millions of households will be forced to pay hundreds of pounds a year more.

Economics

49 h. 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

51 h. ago Brace yourself for 'Awful April' cost of living increases from TOMORROW: Brits face fallout from hikes to council tax, energy bills, NICs and vehicle duty ... before Trump hammers us as well

Brits face an 'Awful April' of domestic tax rises and bill increases hammering family finances starting tomorrow - before Donald Trump adds to the economic hammering.

Economics

4 d. ago 'They're making April Fools of us': Labour's tax raids and soaring household bills to cost families £1,000 a year more from next week

Families face a hammering of £1,000 to their annual budgets from next week as Labour's tax raids and inflation-busting bill hikes come into force.

Economics

4 d. ago New figures reveal Perth and Kinross Council is owed £36.8m in unpaid council tax

Perth and Kinross Council is owed more than £36.8million in unpaid council tax according to new figures, which come weeks after councillors voted to hike council tax by 9.5-per cent.

Economics

5 d. ago Keir Starmer refuses to rule out Autumn tax hike amid think tank warning

It comes after a difficult Spring Statement

Events

5 d. ago Sir Keir Starmer refuses to rule out Autumn tax hike amid think tank warning

It comes after a difficult Spring Statement

Events

6 d. ago Owners of old vehicles face new car tax hike in matter of days

Drivers of vehicles with engines below 1549cc will pay £220 over the 2025/26 year, while larger vehicles with engines above 1549cc will pay £360 from April

Politics

6 d. ago Next sees profits top £1bn and raises outlook in spite of tax hike impact

The retail giant reported pre-tax profits of £1.01 billion for the year to January, up 10.1% on a year earlier.

Economics

6 d. ago Further tax hikes likely in autumn despite spending cuts, say economists

It came as the Government’s official forecaster cautioned that there was a ‘significant risk’ around meeting fiscal rules.

Economics

6 d. ago Spring statement will lead to six months of ‘damaging speculation’, IFS warns

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said Rachel Reeves’ adherence to fiscal rules will lead to speculation about tax hikes in the autumn budget.

Events

6 d. ago Rachel Reeves confirms decision on alcohol price rise in Spring Statement months after implementing 'crushing' tax hikes

The news, although expected, will come as a relief to hard-hit pubs and breweries nationwide struggling after Labour's brutal £25billion tax raid last year.

Economics