12 h. ago Use car reg number plate checker to see if yours is exempt from £150 tax hike

The tool has been immensely helpful for motorists left confused following the latest car tax hikes that the DVLA introduced on April 1, 2025

Economics

1 week ago Buying a new car to combat DVLA car tax hike? Easily check how much you'll pay

It's predicted that hard-pressed car owners will consider selling their motors to buy a car with a cheaper rate of Vehicle Excise Duty

Economics

1 week ago DVLA tax hike urgent warning as motorists consider selling cars after April 1 change

The DVLA has increased road tax for millions of drivers, with the standard rate up and the tax exemption for electric vehicles scrapped – but the changes could see motorists selling their cars

Events

1 week ago Spanish holiday hotspot issues update on tourist tax hike for this summer

There were plans to increase the tax on a seasonal basis

Politics

1 week ago Urgent DVLA tax hike warning as some motorists consider selling cars

Drivers are being hit with higher road tax bills after new rules and rates took effect on April 1

Events

2 w. ago Welsh public services face £65m black hole due to tax hike, Senedd hears

Mark Drakeford, the Welsh Finance Secretary, said Rachel Reeves is ‘wrong’ to use the Barnett formula to distribute funding for public services.

Economics

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. ago Keir Starmer refuses to rule out Autumn tax hike amid think tank warning

It comes after a difficult Spring Statement

Events

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

It comes after a difficult Spring Statement

Events

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. ago Stamp duty disappointment for homebuyers as no reprieve on looming tax hike

There will be no stamp duty reprieve for homebuyers after the Chancellor made no u-turn during today's Spring Statement in parliament.

Economics

4 w. ago Terminally ill children will suffer because of national insurance rises, says MP

In the Commons, MPs rejected a bid to exempt hospices, care homes, GP practices, dentists and pharmacies from the tax hike.

Politics

4 w. ago Hike council tax on second homes in Scotland to help first time buyers, urge Greens

EXCLUSIVE: Ross Greer said "homes are not for hoarding" as he called on the SNP Government to remove caps on council tax rises on second homes.

Economics