3 h. ago Budget plans aim to help families when they need it most, insists John Swinney

The Scottish First Minister has hailed his Government’s tax and spending plans for 2026-27, which were unveiled at Holyrood on Tuesday.

Politics

4 d. ago Sir Stirling Moss's children at war over his £20m estate and the helmet that saved his life: Son of F1 legend's third wife fights his half

Elliot Moss and Allison Bradley are locked in a legal battle over the estate of Lady Susie, Sir Stirling's third wife.

Economics

4 d. ago Sir Stirling Moss' children at war over his £20m estate and the helmet that saved his life: Son of F1 legend's third wife fights his half

Elliot Moss and Allison Bradley are locked in a legal battle over the estate of Lady Susie, Sir Stirling's third wife.

Economics

1 week ago Uber rewrites contracts with drivers to avoid paying UK’s new ‘taxi tax’

Hailing app will now act as agent rather than supplier outside London, avoiding VAT requirement, although change is not permitted in LondonUber has swerved paying millions of pounds to the UK exchequer under Rachel Reeves’s new “taxi tax” after the ride-hailing app rewrote contracts with its drivers.The move came as rules announced in November’s budget took effect, which adjusted how VAT is payable on minicab fares and would have resulted in the whole Uber fare becoming subject to the 20% sales tax. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Deathbed marriages soaring in popularity: More couples saying 'I do' at end of life to avoid hefty inheritance tax bills

In the 12 months up to the end of June this year there were 836 licences issued for deathbed marriages, according to data published by the General Registrar's Office.

Economics

3 w. ago Keir Starmer’s disgraceful farmers tax raid killed my dad – PM’s U

THE son of a farmer who reportedly took his own life over fears of crushing tax rises has slammed Keir Stamer's last hour U-turn. John Charlesworth, 78, was tragically found dead on his 70-acre farm – just hours before Rachel Reeves unveiled huge hikes in her Budget. He was said to be devastated at the thought his relatives...

Events

3 w. ago Son of farmer who took his own life over inheritance tax hails 'well fought

The son of a farmer who took his own life the day before the October 2024 budget in anticipation of inheritance tax changes called the U-turn on the hated policy 'a well fought-for victory'.

Politics

3 w. ago Farming union hails 'victory for common sense' on inheritance tax U

The UK Government announced it will raise the inheritance tax relief threshold for farmers from £1 million to £2.5 million following months of protests.

Politics

3 w. ago Son of farmer who took own life says tax climbdown is ‘best Christmas present’

John Charlesworth’s inquest heard that in the months before last October’s budget he had been growing anxious about inheritance tax.

Politics

4 w. ago Families could be hit with 40 per cent tax bill if they don't use one form

Thousands of people don’t realise their families could face an inheritance tax charge over the life insurance policies they’ve taken out

Economics