30 h. ago US shoppers ditch Shein and Temu as Trump closes tax loophole

Once ascendant online retailers are shifting focus to Europe as US-China trade dispute takes a heavy toll

Politics

2 w. ago Why a caravan in Spain could be your ticket to a surpisingly affordable life in the sun

The socialist government is pushing ahead with a 100 per cent tax on properties sold to non-residents - meaning a €200,000 home would end up costing British buyers €400,000.

Politics

2 w. ago How we escaped Spain's 100% holiday home tax: Brits reveal loophole that's allowed them to snap up properties for as little as £30,000

The socialist government is pushing ahead with a 100 per cent tax on properties sold to non-residents - meaning a €200,000 home would end up costing British buyers €400,000.

Economics

3 w. 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

3 w. ago Raise council tax, says OECD, as it gives Rachel Reeves a headache with cut to UK growth forecast

The OECD called for the Chancellor to target tax loopholes and even highlighted council tax re-evaluation as a potential way to raise revenue.

Politics

4 w. ago The double council tax loophole that will cost councils £334million

Second home owners dodging the double council tax bill is set to cost local authorities £334million.

Economics