4 h. ago Treasury minister says ‘headline’ rate of income tax won’t go up, in hint thresholds might be frozen in budget – UK politics live

Darren Jones also declines to rule out wealth tax when questioned about government plansRecord-breaking extreme weather is the new norm in the UK, a report by the Met Office says. Damian Carrington has the story.Here is the Met Office summary. And here is the full report.The number of days with temperatures 5°C above the 1961-1990 average has doubled for the most recent decade 2015-2024 compared to 1961-1990. For 8°C above average the number has trebled and for 10°C it has quadrupled. This shows how the hottest days we experience in the UK have increased in frequency dramatically in just a few decades. Continue reading...

Politics

25 h. ago Labour minister hints at tax hikes for middle class – but rules out rises for people on ‘modest incomes’

Transport secretary says ministers have promised not to raise taxes for ‘people on modest incomes’

Politics

29 h. ago Chancellor guided by ‘fairness’, senior minister says of calls for wealth tax

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander would not directly rule out tax rises in the next budget as she toured the broadcast studios on Sunday morning.

Politics

33 h. ago Wealthy turn to life insurance to soften blow of new UK inheritance tax rules

Demand for policies surges as estate owners face unexpected bills following Budget reforms, say brokers

Economics

52 h. ago HMRC making big change to tax rules which will impact almost a million people

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will be introduced from 6 April 2026 for self-employed individuals and landlords with income exceeding £50,000 in the previous tax year

Economics

4 d. ago Starmer opens the door for stealth tax extension as he tries to balance books

During a fiery PMQs, the prime minister ruled out increases to income tax, VAT and national insurance but could not answer questions on wealth taxes or a freeze on tax thresholds

Events

5 d. ago Starmer opens the door for wealth tax raid as he ducks questions at PMQs

During a fiery PMQs, the prime minister ruled out increases to income tax, VAT and national insurance but could not answer questions on wealth taxes or a freeze on tax thresholds

Economics

5 d. ago Starmer declines to rule out wealth tax as Badenoch brands him ‘weak’

The Conservative leader claimed the Prime Minister had been ‘forced into a series of chaotic U-turns’ and failed to prevent doctors’ strikes.

Economics

5 d. ago UK politics live: Starmer rules out income tax rise at PMQs before bidding to strike migrant deal with Macron

PM answering questions from opposition in Commons now

Politics

5 d. ago Looser bonus rules and tax breaks needed to save London stock market, says CBI

Industry lobby group draws up 20-point plan to stop London ‘drifting into irrelevance’Nils Pratley: London’s stock exchange needs a shot in the arm from the TreasuryThe London stock market risks “drifting into irrelevance” without government and regulatory reforms, ranging from tax breaks for stock market listings to looser bonus rules for directors, a lobbying group has said.The 20 recommendation put forward by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), which lobbies on behalf of UK businesses, suggest financial incentives, marketing campaigns and boardroom pay are central to guaranteeing the future success of the London Stock Exchange, which has been losing stock market listings and floats to foreign rivals. Continue reading...

Economics

6 d. ago Major council tax rule changes could impact millions of Brits

A debt expert has shared her five top tips to make sure you don't get into trouble with your council tax payments

Economics

6 d. ago Minister insists ‘those with broadest shoulders should carry greatest burden’ over wealth tax

Labour’s Transport Secretary Hedi Alexander has refused to rule out a wealth tax when pressed on whether it is being considered.

Politics

6 d. ago New HMRC tax rules for people using cryptocurrency set to start next year

People who do not comply with the new rules risk a £300 fine from HMRC.

Politics

6 d. ago Labour refuses to rule out wealth tax to fill gaping hole in finances after £5billion welfare retreat

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under pressure from unions and Labour MPs to introduce a levy on the rich after the £5billion welfare retreat.

Economics

6 d. ago Labour refuses to rule out wealth tax to fill gaping hole in finances after £5billion welfare retreat

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under pressure from unions and Labour MPs to introduce a levy on the rich after the £5billion welfare retreat.

Economics

7 d. ago Cryptocurrency holders warned about new rules to unmask anyone dodging tax

HM Revenue and Customs will look to identify those who have not been correctly paying tax on their cryptocurrency profits.

Events

7 d. ago Unless we live within our means, Reeves' teardrops will become a torrent

The Chancellor told the Guardian newspaper on Saturday that it was impossible to rule out tax increases, which is a politician's way of saying they'll have to rise.

Society

8 d. ago Picturesque Norfolk town fighting back against county's crackdown on second home owners by refusing to double council tax and impose strict rules on new builds

Wymondham welcomes outsiders with open arms - with the Tory council leader insisting they 'don't believe in tax for taxation's sake'. Businesses and locals said the income from visitors is 'obviously of benefit'.

Economics

9 d. ago Rachel Reeves refuses to rule out tax rises to cover scrapped welfare bill

Original welfare proposals had been part of a package expected to save up to £5 billion a year

Economics

9 d. ago Reeves refuses to rule out tax rises after ‘damaging’ welfare bill U

Original welfare proposals had been part of a package expected to save up to £5 billion a year

Economics