86 m. ago Truth about the Royals' money by ROBERT JOBSON: Beatrice and Eugenie's finances, why William wants to hide his tax, and the eye

Wealth is always relative - even for those who possess vast quantities of it, not to mention three valets and an enviable property portfolio.

Economics

3 h. ago American rapist who faked his own death to avoid charges attacks victims in sick courtroom outburst

The American man who faked his own death and fled to Scotland under a false identity to avoid jail has officially been sentenced to two prison terms for rape.

Events

3 h. ago Online calculator reveals how much YOU'RE overpaying on your household bills

Nine out of 10 UK households pay more than they need to on their bills - often due to 'loyalty tax' which sees long-standing customers charged more than new ones.

Economics

3 h. ago Sadiq's Khan's air miles: How Labour's Mayor of London has flown nearly 28,000 miles around the world in just one year

The Labour mayor has jetted off to Poland, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, France and Brazil over the last year, racking up thousands of air miles and costing the tax payer tens of thousands in costs.

Politics

3 h. ago Labour set to hit middle class earners with £60BILLION tax bomb to plug Budget gaps, top economists predict... amid fears Rachel Reeves could send Britain into a fiscal 'doom loop'

In trying to meet her Budget targets, the Chancellor may face a £20billion to £30billion black hole, according to analysis by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR).

Economics

3 h. ago ANDREW NEIL: Brace yourselves, we're ALL about to be clobbered by a double tax whammy. Every striver in the land will be hit

The British economy is in a right old pickle. So you might think whoever has been Chancellor of the Exchequer these past 18 months should bear at least some of the responsibility.

Events

4 h. ago Dick Cheney was the chief architect of the catastrophic War on Terror who never apologised

Most politicians try to avoid a reputation for villainy. But Dick Cheney relished his nickname in Washington: 'Darth Vader'.

Events

4 h. ago A cultural revolution? Trump’s America feels oddly familiar to those watching from China

Demands of absolute loyalty and attacks on institutions have raise memories of Mao-style chaos from US watchers in ChinaWhen Vickie Wang, a budding standup comedian, gets on stage in New York, she’s not just thinking about what jokes to crack. She’s also thinking about which ones to avoid. “I don’t criticise the administration directly,” she said. Or if she does, she makes sure it’s not recorded for social media. “I would never publicly publish something where I directly criticise the government I think it’s a learned behaviour from China”.Wang, 39, lived in Shanghai for nearly a decade, leaving in 2022. In 2025 she relocated to the US. When she arrived, she went on a frenzy of “revenge bingeing on democracy”, going to talks, protests and diving into New York’s public library. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Rio Ferdinand opens up on reasons behind moving with his family to Dubai

Rio Ferdinand has taken aim at the tax system in the United Kingdom as he explained a possible reason as to why more and more people are emigrating from those shores.

Politics

4 h. ago Two in five business owners say they'll leave Britain if Rachel Reeves delivers tax rises

Businesses have warned it is increasingly difficult to operate following tax rises in the last Budget, alongside higher energy prices and stubborn inflation.

Economics

4 h. ago Government faces questions over tax rises after Reeves warns all must contribute

The Chancellor even faced calls from the Tories to resign if she goes ahead with raising taxes in the November 26 Budget.

Events

4 h. ago Income tax hike of at least 2p likely needed to plug Budget hole, warns Niesr

The economic think tank said the Chancellor needed to make ‘brave choices’ at the upcoming November 26 Budget.

Events

5 h. ago Politics IS good for your health: Not voting in elections dramatically raises risk of early death, researchers discover

People who don't vote are significantly more likely to die earlier than their voting peers-with experts suggesting voting behaviour is a stronger determinant of health than education.

Events

6 h. ago Barack Obama raises eyebrows by telling woman 'you look cute' amid rumored marriage woes with Michelle

The former president spoke at a rally for New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill, surprising the crowd by engaging in a jovial exchange with a heckling supporter.

Politics

7 h. ago Blaze breaks out at Edinburgh flat as fire crews race to scene

Emergency services were called to Canon Street, in the capital's Canonmills area, after the alarm was raised at around 4.45pm on Tuesday.

Events

7 h. ago I won't quit even if I break my promise not to raise tax, Rachel Reeves says

The Chancellor hinted she is considering the first rise in the basic rate of income tax for half a century, saying 'we will all have to contribute' at the November 26 Budget.

Politics

7 h. ago Man's body pulled from River Clyde as emergency services race to scene

Emergency services were called to the scene near Pacific Quay after the alarm was raised at around 11am on Tuesday.

Politics

7 h. ago Norway suspends $2.1tn oil fund’s ethics rules to avoid selling Big Tech stakes

Jens Stoltenberg says move will avoid forced sale of shares in Amazon, Microsoft and Alphabet over their work for Israel

Economics

8 h. ago Rio Ferdinand opens up on reasons behind moving with his family to Dubai 

Rio Ferdinand has taken aim at the tax system in the United Kingdom as he explained a possible reason as to why more and more people are emigrating from those shores.

Politics

8 h. ago HMRC urges families to start financial discussions and use its app

This year’s Talk Money Week theme is ‘start the conversation’ and the HMRC app provides tax and financial information for all ages.

Politics