Finance Secretary Shona Robison presents the SNP's final pre-election budget, featuring a £68bn wellbeing fund, increased child payments, and new taxes for high-value homes and private jets. Read the key details.
Hillingdon Council plans a 4.99% council tax rise and 10% fee hike for a second year, as it warns of potential bankruptcy without a government bailout. See the new charges.
Reform UK is under fire for proposed council tax increases in authorities it controls, contradicting election pledges to cut bills. Read the full story on the party's local governance challenges.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis reveals three crucial checks to see if you're overpaying council tax. You could be owed £100s in discounts or a backdated refund of thousands.
Ealing Council Leader Peter Mason discusses council tax, tackling the housing crisis, and local elections in 2026. Will bills rise? Find out the key plans for the borough.
Reform UK-led councils in Derbyshire and elsewhere are proposing maximum council tax rises, sparking accusations of 'empty rhetoric' from opponents after election promises to cut taxes.
A UK investor made over £7,000 in Bitcoin. Learn if you must pay tax on cryptocurrency returns, how to declare to HMRC, and key deadlines. Act now to avoid penalties.
Discover how recent US tax code changes and a government shutdown mean many UK-linked taxpayers overpaid in 2025. Learn who is eligible for refunds and how to claim your money back before the deadline.
Newham residents avoid a 9% council tax hike after a government funding review. The rise is now set at 4.99%, but cuts to services and increased fees are still planned. Read the full budget details.
A Barnet Council employee has been sentenced for fraud after working two full-time council jobs simultaneously. She must pay £10k compensation. Read the full story.
How will Rachel Reeves' Mansion Tax and rising council tax affect London homeowners in 2026? Expert analysis on the market's resilience and the challenges ahead.
Experts predict a surge in HMRC enforcement actions in 2026, driven by a £555m investment to close the tax gap. Discover the key trends, from AI audits to global tariffs.
Wandsworth Council pledges to keep UK's lowest council tax, rejecting new government powers to raise it above 5% without a referendum. Leader Simon Hogg explains the decision.
Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, Wandsworth, City of London and Hammersmith and Fulham can raise rates above 5% in 2026/27. Find out why and what it means for residents.
A new 'Fair Funding' formula reshapes council finances, boosting deprived areas. But with most councils still hiking tax, is the crisis over? Explore the winners, losers, and impact on your bill.
Manchester, Bradford and outer London boroughs gain spending power in a new three-year settlement, while affluent southern councils face cuts. Will it restore local services?
Westminster City Council confirms hackers likely copied sensitive resident data in a November cyber attack. The council is investigating the breach's full impact. Find out which services are affected and how to get help.
A High Court ruling means Morrisons faces a £17m tax bill after judges decided its rotisserie chickens are subject to the 20% 'pasty tax'. The supermarket argued most are eaten cold.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's proposed 'mansion tax' on properties over £5m divides opinion. Is it a fair wealth levy or a spiteful policy? Explore the details and reactions.
Drivers face new Vehicle Excise Duty hikes from April 2026. See the full list of petrol and diesel car tax bands and find out exactly how much more you'll pay.
Westminster City Council reveals which services are impacted after a major cyber attack and advises residents on how to get help. Critical services for vulnerable people are the priority.
Kensington and Chelsea Council warns residents of prolonged disruption after a 'serious' cyber attack. Bin collections continue but digital services face weeks of issues. Full review promised.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a Labour rebellion as rural MPs defy the government over the controversial 'family farms tax' on estates worth over £1m. Read the full story.
Rachel Reeves' new 'mansion tax' sparks fury among affluent homeowners, but where is the outrage for families facing genuine housing injustice across the UK?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new 3p-per-mile road charge for electric and hybrid vehicles from April 2028. Find out how much you'll pay and what it means for the future of driving.
Three London councils were hit by a major cyber attack, potentially compromising resident data. Here is the full list of affected services and the latest official advice on what to do if you are impacted.
A North London councillor with a £4m+ house condemns the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge. Discover the impact on London homeowners and the political row it has sparked.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces council tax surcharge up to £7,500 for luxury properties. The radical reform begins April 2028. Read the full analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms state pension-only recipients won't pay tax this parliament, but experts warn of fairness issues for other retirees. Learn the implications.
Exclusive analysis reveals 26,500 properties sold for over £2m face new 'mansion tax' surcharge from 2028. Discover which London boroughs will be hardest hit.