6 h. ago UK’s oldest brewer forced to hike beer prices in ‘challenging’ market

Shepherd Neame, a brewer and pub group, said it must mitigate the rising taxes and wage costs taking effect in April

Economics

7 h. ago PM dodges over ANOTHER stealth tax raid on Brits as Labour struggles to balance books amid stalling economy

Keir Starmer dodged giving a commitment against extending the freeze on thresholds beyond 2028 as he was challenged at PMQs.

Economics

8 h. ago How to beat the April energy price hike and simplify your spending with a special deal

Energy bills are set to rise by another 6.4% in April - but you can save with Utility Warehouse by bundling energy, broadband & more. Switch today.

Economics

8 h. 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

20 h. ago Prep school hailed as Tatler's best in Britain four years ago becomes latest victim of Labour's war on private education as it announces closure over 'taxation pressures'

St Anselm's Prep School in Derbyshire was named Tatler's Prep School of the Year in 2021 and now has announced its closure following tax pressures from Labour's tax raid.

Events

35 h. ago Call it a defence levy or even a patriot tax – but Labour is going to have to raise taxes, fast | Gaby Hinsliff

The world has shifted and defence spending has to rise. But time is running out for the government to make a case for itFive years ago this weekend, life as we knew it was suspended overnight. Though with hindsight it seems amazing that it took Britain so long to lock down in the face of a gathering pandemic, at the time the pace of events felt dizzyingly fast.It took a still-young government time to realise its manifesto was toast; that it would be forced into decisions either it or the public hated, which would nonetheless beat the alternative. The new chancellor, Rishi Sunak, was visibly reluctant to rip up a budget whose ink was barely dry and instead spend billions paying people not to go to work. Yet ironically, it is furlough for which history may remember him most kindly.Gaby Hinsliff is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

Politics

50 h. ago Manchester United season ticket prices for next season released as price hike announced

Man Utd have confirmed season ticket prices for the 2025/26 season and while there is a freeze for under-16s, prices are set to rise for other categories.

Economics

54 h. ago £620 April car tax bill looms for many drivers thanks to old Jeremy Hunt scheme

The former Conservative Chancellor introduced a tax move that the current Labour Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is not expected to change, warns Auto Trader

Economics

54 h. ago People gobsmacked at price hike of chocolate bar that 'held down the street for years'

People are shocked at the price of a childhood favourite bargain chocolate bar that many would pick up on the way home from school and have blamed inflation for the increased cost

Politics

56 h. ago Some state pensioners can get TV licence for nothing ahead of April price hike

With the fee set to go up by £5 from next month, some individuals are eligible for a massive reduction in their licences – even as low as £0 – if they meet certain criteria

Economics

4 d. ago How to beat April £123 water bill rise as UK households face massive price hike

Households have no choice over who they get their water services from but that doesn't mean you're out of options when it comes to saving money

Economics

4 d. ago Supermarket regains cheapest crown as three rivals hike price of same shopping essential

It's not been the cheapest for a basket of essentials since last October

Economics

4 d. ago Labour's VAT tax raid on private schools is forcing most to cut staff, bursaries and subjects on offer while pupil numbers are already plunging, new figures show

Many of the country's most prestigious private schools are being hit hard with cost cutting measures seeing pay, pensions and jobs being axed, a new poll has revealed.

Economics

5 d. ago Treasury to push ahead with cash ISA reform despite backlash

Some speculate the chancellor could return the tax-free savings limit to 2009 levels

Politics

6 d. ago Politicians ‘distracted’ by inheritance tax changes for farmers – Labour MP

Sadik Al-Hassan said he was growing increasingly concerned that issues regarding the future of farming are not being addressed.

Politics

6 d. ago Martin Lewis' urgent warning to anyone who's recently signed up to an energy deal

The Money Saving Expert team has a warning for anyone who's recently signed up to a fixed energy deal as the April price cap hike looms

Events

8 d. ago Domino’s pizza prices will ‘no doubt’ rise this year amid higher tax bill

The chain’s UK and Ireland boss said increases to the minimum wage and taxes will force it to hike prices later on in 2025.

Economics

9 d. ago Sky and Virgin customers must act before certain date as price hike looms

Sky and Virgin Media are jumping into action on their TV and broadband products amid industry-wide price hikes

Economics

9 d. ago Urgent £200 warning to British Gas, Octopus, Eon and OVO customers 'act now'

Brits across the nation have been issued a stark warning, ahead of Ofgem's incoming energy price cap. The 6.4 per cent hike could see your bills spiral by up to £200 a year, according to experts

Economics

1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing star JB Gill hits out at Labour's inheritance tax raid on British farmers as he claims Government 'doesn't understand just how impactful the industry is'

EXCLUSIVE: The JLS singer, who owns a £1.5million `farm in Kent, accused the government of failing to understand that the new tax will be 'hugely impactful' on the sector.

Politics