22 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 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

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

5 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 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

7 d. 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

8 d. 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

1 week ago Stirling councillors vote to give themselves huge 40 per cent wage rise

Senior councillors at Stirling Council voted to give themselves a massive 40 per cent wage rise just weeks after hitting residents with an almost nine per cent hike in council tax.

Politics

1 week ago Kemi Badenoch launches 'lower taxes' pledge in area facing biggest Tory tax hike

Over the last five years Buckinghamshire council has the highest percentage increase of the 19 Tory controlled councils up for election in May - increasing council tax by 25%

Politics

1 week ago UK’s oldest brewer to hike prices following Labour tax increase

Shepherd Neame, a brewer and pub group which is more than 300 years old, said the policies are ‘most unwelcome’.

Economics

2 w. ago London council announces cuts to children's services and ramps up taxes

Ealing Council voted overwhelmingly in favour of a budget that will increase council tax and the hike the social care levy

Politics

3 w. ago Around 100 schools could be forced to close under Labour's plans to impose VAT on private schools

Treasury Minister Torsten Bell put a figure on the effect of the tax hike for the first time. A dozen schools have already shut, or intend to close, since January, blaming the levy.

Politics

3 w. ago How to dodge 'pink tax' as women overpay billions per year in hidden price hike

'Pink Tax' has left millions of women paying £126 each per year simply for products marketed specifically towards them. The price differences have sparked outrage, so here's how to avoid them

Economics

3 w. ago Falkirk Council will see 92 jobs go despite 15.6 per cent council tax hike

Councillors rejected many savings but others are made behind the scenes and jobs are going

Politics

3 w. ago Full list of 59 petrol and diesel models slapped with car tax hike in April 2025

From April 1, car tax changes will affect all drivers in the UK - but drivers of these specific models could see the sharpest rise

Events

3 w. ago Largest council tax rise in Scotland confirmed as local authority imposes 15.6% hike

Ratepayers in the Falkirk Council area face a huge increase in their bills from next month as the struggling local authority attempts to balance its budget.

Economics

3 w. ago Pay rise for Renfrewshire councillors weeks after council tax hike voted through

Change will see salary of leader jump from £42,698 to £50,063 and provost from £32,024 to £37,548.

Politics