48 m. ago Can Pope Leo XIV solve the Vatican funding crisis? Here’s how the Holy See manages money

The Vatican doesn’t tax its residents or issue bonds, and it's got a big budget problem

Economics

52 m. ago MIDAS: If you'd invested £1,000 in the bond I picked 5 years ago you'd have made £500 in interest with more on the way

With food prices up more than 25 per cent in the past three years, energy bills soaring and tax hikes on the horizon, the chance to bag some extra income has rarely seemed more attractive.

Economics

1 hour ago Cartel queenpin dubbed 'The Fat Lady' finally caught after rival's brutal murder

A drug cartel boss known as 'The Fat Lady' has finally been arrested in a huge raid where cops discovered drugs, a gun, and phones - this comes months after a rival crime boss was brutally murdered

Events

1 hour ago Thousands of families face Inheritance Tax probe as HMRC cracks down

The number of probes has risen by more than a third in just a year

Politics

2 h. ago Magheralin 'major incident' as chemical spill in village puts five in hospital

Five people were treated in hospital following a chemical incident in Co Down, Northern Ireland - a major incident was declared on Friday night

Science

2 h. ago 'I spent a week holidaying in UK seaside town and came home broke'

Journalist Jess Flaherty ventured to a popular seaside resort with her fiancé and family for a week long staycation, naively thinking it would be a cheap getaway while saving for a wedding

Politics

3 h. ago Tourist, 12, slipped in puddle before falling off cliff to his death, inquest told

Chinese tourist Zhihan Zhao, 12, tragically slipped in a puddle and fell to his death at the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, a witness told an inquest

Events

4 h. ago UK supermarkets exploit tax loophole to produce cider at ‘pocket

Campaigners say ‘super-strength subsidy’ puts pressure on the NHS, as some ciders cost same as apple juiceSupermarkets such as Tesco, Aldi and Lidl are exploiting a tax loophole to produce and sell cheap cider that harms health and causes social problems, alcohol campaigners have claimed.Over recent years, ciders – sometimes containing as much as 7.5% alcohol – have become cheaper or barely risen in price, despite the cost of beer, wine and spirits soaring, according to research by Alcohol Change UK. Continue reading...

Economics

5 h. ago Ireland's underrated spots and secret beaches revealed in breathtaking pictures

Secret coves, mysterious waterfalls and hidden waterfalls are just a few of the incredible treasures that await tourists in the underrated West of Ireland.

Society

5 h. ago Can we gift our daughter three of the bedrooms in our house to lower inheritance tax bill?

Inheritance tax is a minefield for us. We do not want to leave our daughter with a big tax bill after we die, but our house may be worth £1 million in 20 years.

Economics

6 h. ago UK's 'most beautiful seaside town' is unsung spot with 'overlooked' beach

Weymouth in Dorset has been named as an "unsung beach town" despite its stunning beach and range of activities on offer, making it a great place to visit this summer

Politics

8 h. ago 'Even my kids stopped saying "I'm bored" on this school trip for families'

Fun for hall in Shropshire - Rachel Swabey goes back to the 16th century for perfect family break, which is great for families who love getting active together and exploring a bit of the UK countryside

Politics

11 h. ago Beautiful UK island boasts 'unspoiled' beaches with whales and dolphins

The UK is full of breathtaking destinations but there's one island that's well worth having on your radar thanks to its amazing beaches and wildlife

Politics

13 h. ago UK could face up to £30bn of tax rises to fund defence spending boost, economist says

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to boost defence spending to 2.7 per cent of GDP by 2027, as Nato allies push for ‘dramatic increase’

Economics

14 h. ago Family SUVs face road tax hikes under new proposals pushed by Labour politicians

The call for higher levies on large SUVs, often chosen by families for their space, came from Labour and Green party members of the London Assembly.

Politics

15 h. ago How far would you go to avoid your personal tax raid? This is Money Podcast

Tax is an increasingly taxing subject for many people who feel hard done by as Britain's complicated system catches them out.

Economics

18 h. ago Cuts and council tax hikes could bridge £40m North Ayrshire budget black hole

The next three years provides a range of financial challenges for the local authority.

Economics

18 h. ago Ayrshire local authority recoups £31,000 in council tax fraud

Fraud investigations brought £50,000 back to the council.

Economics

20 h. ago PE teacher, 31, who was obsessed with not going bald took his own life after switching to an unlicensed drug in Dubai to treat his hair loss, inquest hears

Sam Applegarth, 31, who had no history of mental health problems, hanged himself in Dubai after starting an online course of dutasteride - a drug not licensed for hair loss in the UK.

Society

20 h. ago Fugitive dad accused of killing his 3 daughters googled ‘how to relocate to Canada’ before vanishing, affidavit reveals

Exclusive Details: Travis Caleb Decker’s online searches also included, ‘how does a person move to canada,’ and ‘jobs canada,’ according to a US Marshals Service affidavit obtained by The Independent

Events