16 h. ago China slaps huge tax rise on condoms to get people having kids again amid baby shortage

China is attempting to grapple with its plummeting birth rates, which some experts say could close to half by 2100. But the move has been met with fierce opposition

Economics

49 h. ago Taxes will need to rise before next UK election, economists predict

Majority of respondents in FT’s annual survey say economy will not be strong enough for people to feel better off

Politics

7 d. ago Pensions in 2026: What you need to know about state pension age rise to 67, a brewing tax row and more...

Fear that a cash-strapped Government might come after pensions with new rules, caps and taxes is unlikely to let up in the coming year.

Economics

1 week ago Sadiq Khan boosts funding of 'bounty hunters' in new crackdown on council tax and business rates

Mayor allocates more money for council debt collectors - as council tax bills rise 5% and pub backlash against soaring business rates continues

Economics

2 w. ago Map: Council tax winners and losers after government reveals funding

The plans have shifted funding towards more deprived areas

Politics

3 w. ago Christmas attractions to face huge tax rise from April next year

One business alone will see its bill rise by almost half a million pounds

Politics

3 w. ago Christmas attractions face sharp rise in property taxes after Budget

However, other major retail destinations and Christmas shopping locations, such as Harrods, will see their payments fall.

Economics

3 w. ago £22 milllion 'black hole' in London council's finances sparks tax hike and spending cuts warning

Council leader says town hall’s situation is ‘incredibly difficult’

Economics

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves admits there were too many 'very damaging' leaks ahead of budget

The Chancellor described the leaks as 'very damaging' after UK government borrowing costs briefly spiked following news reports of a reversal of an expected income tax rise

Politics

4 w. ago UK’s biggest concert arenas face huge tax hikes sparking ticket price fears

London’s O2 Arena and the Co-op Live in Manchester are among the venues facing substantial increases

Economics

4 w. ago Concert ticket prices may rise after arenas hit with soaring taxes

Smaller music venues across the UK are also in line for painful rates bill rises

Economics

last month Concertgoers warned ticket prices may rise after arenas hit with soaring taxes

Analysis of official government data has found valuations of big arenas in the UK will rise by up to 300%, sending tax bills surging.

Events