Car tax hike confirmed for 2026, EV benefit rates to rise
Drivers will see a 1% Benefit-in-Kind tax increase from April 2026. Electric vehicles retain the lowest rates, but will climb to 9% by 2030. Read the full details.
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Stop Bird Droppings Damaging Car Paint with Vinegar
Bird mess can cause costly paint damage. Experts reveal a cheap kitchen staple, white vinegar, is the key to safe removal. Learn the simple steps to protect your car.
Five Car Tax Changes for UK Drivers in 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces five key car tax changes for 2026, affecting EVs, vans, HGVs, and company cars. Learn how the new measures will impact your motoring costs.
420,000 drivers pay luxury car tax after threshold freeze
Frozen tax thresholds have dragged 420,000 motorists into paying the luxury vehicle levy, a 42% rise in two years. Discover how family cars are being caught in the tax net.
Labour's New EV Road Tax: Key Details for 2028
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new mileage-based tax for electric vehicles from 2028. Find out how the Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) will impact your motoring costs.
Call to Double State Pensioners' Tax Allowance
A parliamentary petition urges HMRC to double the personal tax allowance for state pensioners to £25,140. With 10,000 signatures, it seeks to protect pensioners from rising tax bills as thresholds remain frozen.
State pension tax plans 'rushed and incoherent'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges no tax on state pension alone, but experts warn new DWP rules are 'rushed', creating unfairness and penalising those who saved.
Pay-per-mile tax may push up petrol car prices
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles could inadvertently make new petrol and diesel cars more expensive, warn industry experts. Read the full analysis.
New High-Value Council Tax Surcharge Announced
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a new council tax surcharge for homes over £2m from April 2028. Nationwide says impact on the wider housing market will be limited. Read the full analysis.
UK households face 'double tax raid' on savings
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Autumn Budget sparks a 'double tax raid' on UK savings via ISA reforms and frozen tax thresholds. Discover the impact on your money and what you can do.
3 Cheap Ways to Remove Dog Hair from Your Car
Car experts reveal three affordable, effective methods to banish stubborn pet hair from your vehicle's interior using everyday items like rubber gloves and dryer sheets.
Mansion Tax Plan Could Inflate House Prices by £30k
Rachel Reeves's council tax surcharge for homes over £2m faces criticism over 'desktop' valuations. Experts warn of price hikes and unfair penalties. Read the full analysis.
HMRC's 2026 tax crackdown: New powers & whistleblower scheme
HMRC is launching an aggressive new crackdown on historic tax avoidance from 2026, with new powers, a US-style whistleblower reward scheme, and a surge in criminal investigations. Experts warn of risks.
Pension Tax Plan Sparks 'Unfair' Row for 2.5m
A million pensioners may avoid income tax under a Labour plan, but ex-minister Steve Webb calls it 'unfair' to 2.5m already paying. Read the full analysis.
IHT Freeze Extended: 63,000 Estates to be Hit
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms the inheritance tax freeze until 2031, doubling the number of families paying the 40% levy. Experts warn of a stealth raid on modest estates.
Chancellor's Tax 'Workaround' for State Pensioners
Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits to a tax 'workaround' ensuring state pensioners won't pay income tax on their pensions this parliament. Full details on the new personal allowance plan.
State pensioners exempt from tax returns until 2029
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges state pensioners won't need to file Self-Assessment forms on retirement benefits for this Parliament, offering relief as pension values rise.
MOT Centres to Check Mileage for New EV Tax
Labour's new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles will be calculated at annual MOT tests from 2028. Discover how the eVED system works and what it means for UK drivers.
Older couples marry to avoid pension inheritance tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms pensions will be subject to inheritance tax, prompting a surge in older couples marrying for financial security. Discover the drastic steps being taken.
Fuel duty freeze extended, new EV charge from 2028
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a five-month fuel duty freeze until September 2026, but confirms a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles starting in 2028. Read the full details.
Pensioners warned over tax threshold freeze extension
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends tax threshold freeze to 2031, dragging more pensioners into tax. Experts warn of unfairness and hardship for those on low incomes. Read the full analysis.
State pensioners face £800 tax bills from HMRC
Thousands of retirees relying on state pension top-ups are being sent tax demands of around £800, falling outside Labour's new exemption. Discover the impact of frozen thresholds.
Pensioners face tax hit as thresholds frozen under Labour
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget reforms, with frozen income tax thresholds, are set to push retirees with modest savings into paying tax. Experts warn of fiscal drag and inheritance tax implications.
Tax receipts jump £41.8bn after Reeves' Budget
HMRC data reveals a £41.8bn rise in tax receipts to £579bn, driven by threshold freezes. Read the full analysis of the Chancellor's fiscal impact.
Reeves' frozen tax bands to hit pensioners with private pots
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism as frozen tax thresholds will push state pensioners with small private savings into paying income tax from 2027. Experts warn of financial strain.
Side Hustles Face Tax on Unearned Income Under Labour
New Labour proposals could see UK workers paying tax on side income before they've earned it. Experts warn of unfairness and HMRC delays. Read the full analysis.
Labour's 'Two-Tier' Pension Tax Sparks Outrage
Chancellor Rachel Reeves freezes income tax thresholds for 3 years, creating a 'two-tier' pension tax system. Critics warn it penalises savers. Read the full analysis.
Reeves: State Pension Only Retirees Won't Pay Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms low-income pensioners won't pay income tax from 2027. Get the full details on the tax perk and what it means for you.
New Pay-Per-Mile Car Tax Announced for EV Drivers
UK drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid cars will face a new pay-per-mile tax from April 2028. Find out the rates and how it could affect your motoring costs.
Labour's tax break for state pensioners with no other income
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms retirees whose sole income is the state pension will not pay tax or file returns, even if the pension exceeds the personal allowance. A major administrative win for pensioners.
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