29 h. ago Do I still need a Covid vaccine in 2025 – and how do I get one?

As confusion mounts among the public, here is everything you need to know about who can get Covid-19 jabs this autumn

Science

59 h. ago Council tax bills to rise for Scots after abolition of two child benefit cap by SNP Government

EXCLUSIVE: Up to 30,000 households could have their council tax bills recalculated because higher benefit payments will be treated as income.

Politics

2 d. ago Kent ‘down to the bare bones’, says care chief amid council tax rise fears

Nigel Farage’s party ousted the Conservatives at Kent County Council (KCC) in May, with a promise to slash ‘wasteful spending’.

Politics

3 d. ago Japanese stocks soar and yen tumbles after Takaichi wins ruling party leadership

Investors expect more fiscal spending and pressure on central bank to keep interest rates low

Politics

3 d. ago Japanese stocks soar and yen tumbles after Takaichi wins ruling party race

Investors expect more fiscal spending and pressure on central bank to keep interest rates low

Politics

3 d. ago Japan stocks soar and yen weakens after Takaichi wins race to lead ruling party

Investors expect more fiscal spending and pressure on central bank to keep interest rates low

Politics

6 d. ago Ribena and Lucozade maker issues price hike warning to customers

Drinks firm says it could be forced to scale back expansion and prices may rise after £60m tax hit

Events

8 d. ago Keir Starmer says tough choices to come on 'path to renewal' as he lines up yet ANOTHER tax rise

In a speech that focused heavily on politics but was light on policy, the Prime Minister signalled there would be a fresh tax raid.

Politics

9 d. ago Brexit to blame for Rachel Reeves’ tax hikes, Labour MP claims

A Labour MP has said ‘not a single tax’ would have had to increase if Britain had not left the EU

Politics

9 d. ago Gambling taxes look set to rise in clearest indication yet that Reeves could scrap the two

The Chancellor told ITV News that she would 'make sure' betting firms paid more ahead of the Budget .

Politics

1 week ago As taxes rise and restaurant bills soar, eating in is the new dining out

Restaurants may be losing out. But the growth of the staying-in trend is set to be a boon to supermarkets.

Economics

2 w. ago ANDREW NEIL: The Budget will hammer pensioners, landlords and small businesses

That there will be another substantial rise in taxes in November's Budget - for the second year in a row - is not in doubt, writes ANDREW NEIL.

Economics

2 w. ago Fury as more than two million people to get bin collections every THREE weeks

More rat infestations and fly-tipping are now feared across England due to changes to waste collection, despite a rise in council tax bills by many local authorities

Politics

2 w. ago Income tax hike of 2p to target pensioners and landlords would ‘level playing field’, think tank tells Reeves

Labour chancellor also facing calls to raise levies on lawyers, sugar, salt and longhaul flights in the Budget

Events

2 w. ago Russia witnessing 'collapse of taxi industry' as fares rise 70% after migrant driver ban

A ban on migrant taxi drivers in many parts of the country is causing fares to rise rapidly and comes after the shutting of Moscow's largest taxi service earlier this month

Economics

2 w. ago Retail and hospitality chains air concern over UK jobs market

Vacancies are falling while number of applicants rise as sector bears brunt of tax and minimum wage changes

Society

2 w. ago UK taxes to rise steadily to combat mounting public spending pressures – KPMG

Economists for KPMG said it had been an unexpectedly strong start to 2025 but the second half was looking more uncertain.

Economics

2 w. ago Business news live: UK retail sales up but £18bn government borrowing makes tax rise ‘all but certain’

Stock market news and latest business and personal finance updates from Friday

Economics

3 w. ago Next delivers profit boost, but cautions over ‘anaemic’ UK economic growth

The fashion and homewares group reported a 13.8% rise in pre-tax profits to £515 million for the six months to the end of July.

Economics

3 w. ago State Pension to rise by inflation busting 4.7% but taxes may soon follow

A 4.7% increase in the state pension is on its way soon because of a rise in wages, according to financial experts. A hike of this size would lead to an increase of £561.60 a year

Economics