53 h. ago Rich New Yorkers consider fleeing to London to escape mayor Zohran Mamdani's wealth tax

Becky Fatemi, an executive partner at Sotheby's International Realty in London, said she had seen enquiries for London properties rise by 28 per cent over the past month.

Economics

55 h. ago Raise property taxes on rich by £3.9 billion to slash council tax for majority, ministers told

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) say reforming property tax reform could slash council tax bills by 3% for four in five households, raising cash to fund vital public services

Economics

5 d. ago Why Scotland needs a land tax to take on rich landowners who claim public subsidies and pay little tax

With just 421 people owning half of Scotland’s countryside, it’s time for much more ambitious legislation on land reform, says Max Wiszniewski

Events

6 d. ago Rich New Yorkers eye London as Zohran Mamdani plots wealth tax

Rich New Yorkers eye London as Zohran Mamdani plots wealth tax  The Times

Economics

6 d. ago The Guardian view on Scottish land reform: vast estates remain feudal in scale | Editorial

Half of the country’s privately owned countryside is held by just 421 owners. New legislation suggests democrats still fear powerful interestsNo other European country has such a narrow base of proprietorship as Scotland. Half of all privately owned rural land is held by 421 people or entities. The roots of such disparities lie in the past. The 18th- and 19th-century Highland clearances emptied the glens and readied them for private takeover. On the continent, and eventually in England, the great estates were broken up by inheritance and land taxes. By comparison, Scotland is still feudal in scale.The passing of a land reform bill, its supporters say, will change that. But doubts remain. Its proponents say the legislation could allow the Scottish government to intervene in private land sales and require large estates to be broken up. At its heart is the so-called transfer test. This would see Scottish ministers notified before any land sale over 1,000 hectares. However, they lack an...

Politics

9 d. ago Land Reform Bill: What is changing on land ownership? How has rural Scotland responded? Criticisms?

Previous Land Reform Acts introduced ‘right to roam’ and made significant changes to the community right to buy

Politics

1 week ago Now Labour faces revolt over tax raid on 'working class' as Reeves warns EVERYONE will suffer from Budget not just the 'rich'

Left-wingers have demanded Rachel Reeves spares the 'working class' after she took the highly unusual step of laying the ground for her fiscal package with a speech in Downing Street.

Events

2 w. ago Scotland player ratings in USA drubbing as two men land 10s and one lively debutant in record win

Marks out of ten for Scotland players after a thumping win over USA

Sport

2 w. ago 'Potentially large' housing development could be coming to Ayrshire village

Avant Homes (Scotland) Ltd has identified a patch of land and submitted a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) to the local authority.

Politics

2 w. ago Woman and dog killed after being hit by Land Rover Sport while crossing the road

Amy Gray and her dog Reggie were making their way across the A8 Greenock Road in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde in Scotland when they were both struck by a Land Rover Sport

Events