Scottish Budget: Winners, Losers, and Election Pledges
Scotland's draft budget for 2026-27 boosts child payments and cuts tax for low earners, while introducing new taxes on expensive homes and private jets. See what it means for you.
Scotland's draft budget for 2026-27 boosts child payments and cuts tax for low earners, while introducing new taxes on expensive homes and private jets. See what it means for you.
Millions could be missing out on council tax discounts or full exemptions. Check if you qualify as a pensioner, student, carer, or disabled person to reduce your bill now.
The 31 January self-assessment tax return deadline is fast approaching. Our guide covers side hustles, savings, crypto, and scams to help you file accurately and on time.
New analysis reveals London families pay 23% of all UK inheritance tax, with soaring property prices dragging more estates into the net. Discover the regional breakdown and who is hardest hit.
Despite a pre-Christmas U-turn on inheritance tax for farms, Labour faces deep-seated anger from farmers at the Oxford Farming Conference, with protests highlighting a crisis of trust in rural policy.
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.
A new Channel 5 poll uncovers surprising British attitudes on family, finance, and personal freedom. Discover the results on paying grandparents, weight-loss jabs, and inheritance.
A woman from Cornwall is trapped in a probate crisis after her solicitor ceased trading, locking her out of her late father's estate. The SRA has intervened, but warns others may face similar delays.
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.
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.
Sir James Dyson warns his company will become 'unrecognisable' and may have to be sold to pay a multi-billion pound inheritance tax bill unless the government reverses its reforms. Read his full critique.
A new poll reveals 76% believe Labour prioritises urban issues. The government's plan to ban trail hunting sparks a major rift with the countryside ahead of Boxing Day meets.
Ministers announce U-turn raising inheritance tax threshold for farmers to £2.5m just before Christmas, dodging scrutiny, says Victoria Atkins. Explore the policy reversal details.
Sir Keir Starmer's government announces a major climbdown, raising the inheritance tax relief for family farms from £1m to £2.5m. The move follows fierce NFU protests and a Tory campaign against the 'family farms tax'.
Ministers increase the inheritance tax threshold for agricultural assets from £1m to £2.5m following fierce backlash from farmers and rural MPs. The move aims to protect family farms from being broken up.
The Labour government raises the inheritance tax relief threshold to £2.5m following a year of protests from rural communities. Find out how the policy changed.
A major government review identifies inheritance tax as the single biggest threat to farming viability. New 20% levy on farms over £1m sparks industry fear and protests. Read the full report.
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.
Switzerland's overwhelming rejection of a 50% inheritance tax offers a stark lesson for the UK's fiscal debate. Discover why capital flight fears should shape Westminster's approach.
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.
A new UBS report reveals a record 91 people inherited billionaire status this year, as France and Switzerland reject new taxes on the ultra-wealthy. Explore the global wealth transfer.
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.
Thousands face huge inheritance tax bills after relatives died within 7 years of gifting. Learn the rules to protect your family's wealth.
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.
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.
Readers react to Rachel Reeves' Budget, debating the new EV tax, farmer protests, and the two-child benefit cap lift. Join the discussion on the key policies shaping the UK.
A £7 trillion wealth shift is moving from older generations to younger Britons, with women inheriting more than ever. Discover how this transfer impacts families and why expert financial advice is crucial.