New £2m Mansion Tax: What You Need to Pay
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new 'mansion tax' on properties over £2m. Discover the bands, annual charges, and how it tackles wealth inequality from 2028.
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Reeves announces £26bn tax rises after budget leak
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils £26bn tax package including extended income tax freeze and mansion tax after OBR accidentally leaks details. Read the full breakdown.
Rachel Reeves's 2025 Budget: Key Tax Changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils the 2025 Budget with major tax reforms on pensions, properties, and electric vehicles. Discover the key fiscal changes and their impact.
Rachel Reeves's 2025 Budget: Key Details Revealed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils her landmark 2025 budget with new taxes on mansions, gambling, and milkshakes. Discover the political and economic implications for the UK.
Income Tax Threshold Freeze Explained: Budget 2025
Discover how the extended income tax threshold freeze announced in the Budget will impact your finances and why it's called a 'stealth tax'. Learn about fiscal drag now.
Rachel Reeves' 2025 Budget: Key Tax and Spending Changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils her autumn budget with property tax reforms, pension changes and new levies on electric vehicles. Discover how the Treasury plans to address the £20-30bn spending gap.
Reeves Under Pressure for Wealth Tax in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to address cost of living crisis while facing calls from political rivals to implement wealth taxes. Autumn budget expected to include tax threshold freezes.
Budget 2025: Key Tax Rises Rachel Reeves May Announce
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her Autumn Budget on November 26, with potential tax increases on property, pensions, and electric vehicles to meet fiscal rules. Discover the key changes.
Wealthy Brits at risk from tax raid due to knowledge gap
Wealthy individuals risk higher taxes in the Autumn Budget due to a critical lack of understanding of key tax reliefs and allowances. Discover how to protect your wealth.
UK Budget must prioritise tax certainty for growth
Ahead of the November Budget, EY's Chris Sanger argues for a stable, predictable tax system aligned with the UK's 10-year Industrial Strategy to boost investment and competitiveness.
Treasury Plans Council Tax Overhaul for Priciest Homes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is urged to undertake a full council tax revaluation as the Treasury plans a new levy on properties valued over £1-2m. Will this 'mansion tax' fix the outdated system?
Council Tax Reform: Who Faces Biggest Bills?
Exclusive analysis reveals how proposed council tax reforms could add thousands to annual bills for homeowners in England. Discover which regions face the hardest hits.
Wealth Tax Limitations in Tackling UK Inequality
Examining why a 1% wealth tax on the super-rich falls short of addressing Britain's deep-rooted inequality problems. Discover what structural changes are truly needed for economic fairness.
Government CSIRO cuts risk climate research quality
Deep funding reductions to Australia's CSIRO threaten vital climate science. Will these cuts deliver intended results or damage crucial environmental research?
WHO cuts 2,371 jobs, experts warn of global risk
The World Health Organization is cutting nearly a quarter of its workforce by 2026. Experts warn this will severely impact global disease response and leave the world less safe. Read the full analysis.
Mansion tax warning for London, Manchester and Edinburgh
Rachel Reeves' proposed mansion tax could stagnate property markets in London, Manchester and Edinburgh. Experts warn of unintended consequences for homeowners.
Starmer won't rule out extending tax threshold freeze
Sir Keir Starmer refuses to rule out extending the income tax threshold freeze, a move that could see Britons pay more tax. Read the latest budget speculation.
Pension Tax Petition Hits 11,959 Signatures
A parliamentary petition demanding double tax allowance for pensioners has reached 11,959 signatures, forcing government response. Campaigners warn frozen thresholds could tax state pensioners.
Mansion Tax Back? Chancellor's Budget Dilemma
With one week until the budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces tough tax decisions to fix the public finances. Listen to the Politics at Sam and Anne's podcast for expert analysis.
Scotland's £1.5bn Bond Gamble Faces Market Scrutiny
Scotland's plan to issue £1.5bn in quasi-sovereign bonds faces criticism as experts warn of higher borrowing costs and political risks. Analysis reveals the challenges ahead.
Taxing the rich 'pointless'? Readers debate
Metro readers clash over whether taxing the wealthy effectively raises revenue as Labour faces tough fiscal choices. Join the debate on tax policy and immigration.
SNP: Scotland's £28m fishing fund 'an insult'
SNP minister Mairi Gougeon condemns UK government's £28m fishing allocation for Scotland as 'unacceptable insult'. Holyrood to vote on demanding fair share.
Tories: Labour's tax freeze breaks manifesto pledge
Conservatives accuse Labour of breaching election promises with stealth tax freeze extension to fund benefits. Discover how this affects working families.
Reform UK voters support wealth tax, poll reveals
Exclusive polling shows Nigel Farage's stance against a wealth tax is at odds with his own supporters, with most Reform voters backing taxes on the very rich and big business.
Up to 350 jobs cut at Australia's CSIRO
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, announces up to 350 further job cuts, described as 'some of the worst cuts ever seen' for publicly funded science.
London tourism tax could raise £240m annually
London moves closer to implementing tourist levy as Chancellor grants new powers. Discover how the tax could work and its potential £240m economic impact.
Council tax reform: Most to pay less, wealthiest more
A new proposal could cut council tax for 80% of UK households, saving around £45 a year, while doubling bills for the most expensive properties. Discover the fairer system.
UK Holiday Tax Could Cost Britons £518m
Chancellor Rachel Reeves may introduce tourist taxes on hotel and Airbnb stays, potentially costing Britons £518m annually. Industry warns of inflation impact.
Small Business MTD for Income Tax: 3 Key Steps
HMRC's Making Tax Digital for Income Tax starts April 2026. Discover 3 essential steps to prepare, from choosing software to digital record-keeping. Get ready now.
Budget 2025: Tax Freeze to Hit Millions of Wallets
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to extend the income tax threshold freeze until 2030, pulling more workers into higher tax bands. Discover what this 'fiscal drag' means for your take-home pay.
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