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.
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.
A look back at the beloved celebrities and public figures who died in 2025, including music legend Ozzy Osbourne. Read our full tribute to their lasting legacies.
Drivers of cars made before 2001 will see annual road tax bills rise by up to £15 next year. Our guide explains the new Vehicle Excise Duty rates and who is affected. Check your costs now.
New 2026 VED bands will add £200 to tax for cars emitting over 255g/km CO2. Check if your vehicle is exempt and how the changes affect you.
The DWP warns Universal Credit claimants to report 17 key life changes immediately or risk overpayments and legal action. Stay compliant and avoid penalties.
Labour's new mileage-based tax for electric vehicles, charging 3p per mile, faces fierce criticism from industry leaders who warn it will hinder EV adoption. Read the full reaction.
Over 350,000 classic car owners will keep Vehicle Excise Duty exemption for vehicles over 40 years old. The Labour Budget confirms the reprieve, though a future review is planned. Read the industry reaction.
The Met Office predicts a mostly dry, cold, and bright Christmas Day 2025 for the UK, with a brisk wind and a very low chance of snow. Find out the full festive forecast.
Major changes to Universal Credit from April 2026 will see some families hundreds better off, while new disability claimants face reduced payments. Get the full breakdown of rates, thresholds, and key dates.
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Lloyds Bank reveals UK business confidence rose 10 points in 2025, with construction leading the surge. A positive sign for economic growth heading into 2026.
Nationwide, Lloyds and NatWest customers face a major change as the £100 contactless limit is scrapped. Learn about the new rules, security risks, and how to protect your money.
The DVSA announces stricter MOT rules from 9 Jan 2026, banning testers and principals for 2-5 years after disciplinary action. Learn how this crackdown affects UK drivers.
HMRC announces lower interest rates for late tax payments and repayments following the Bank of England base rate cut. New rates take effect from 29 December 2025. Find out how this affects you.
Discover the specific circumstances where UK motorists can legally avoid paying Vehicle Excise Duty from 2026, including classic cars and disability vehicles. Learn the new rules.
Motorists face higher road tax from April 2026 as 13 VED bands increase due to inflation, with the highest band rising by £30. Find out how the changes affect you.
Disabled drivers in England will benefit from a Vehicle Excise Duty change from April 2025, making adapted electric vehicles more affordable. Discover how the Autumn Budget supports cleaner mobility.
Around two million electric and hybrid car owners will pay a new mileage tax from 2028. Find out how the 3p-per-mile charge will affect your running costs.
Major changes to salary sacrifice pension rules announced in the Budget could leave some workers over £20,000 worse off. Learn how the new £2,000 cap affects you.
Electric vehicle owners face £450 in new annual taxes as government introduces pay-per-mile scheme and ends VED exemption. Find out how this impacts your running costs.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Vehicle Excise Duty exemption for search and rescue vehicles from April 2027, saving teams thousands in fundraising. Discover the full details.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Vehicle Excise Duty exemption for classic cars over 40 years will continue. Discover what this means for owners and the £3bn industry.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Budget 2025 with tax rises on property, pensions and EVs. OBR forecasts show economic growth revised to 1.5% for 2025. Discover the full details.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new 'VED+' car tax could see some EV drivers paying 11p per mile. Get the full details on the proposed charges and industry reaction.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers the Autumn Budget 2025. Get the latest on tax changes, minimum wage increases, and cost of living measures affecting millions across the UK.
Leaked VED bands for 2026 show millions of UK drivers facing inflation-linked tax hikes. Discover how much more you could pay from April 2026.
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to introduce a new pay-per-mile car tax. Drivers covering 9,900 miles annually could face an extra £300 charge, raising concerns over EV uptake.
The Labour government has addressed calls to end the Vehicle Excise Duty exemption for classic cars. Find out what this means for thousands of UK drivers.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves proposes a 3p pay-per-mile car tax under a new VED+ system. 71% of Britons support EV drivers contributing to road costs. Discover the impact.
Thousands of UK private sector workers earning over £40,000 face retirement losses exceeding £20,000 under Labour's proposed salary sacrifice cap. Discover how this policy change could impact your pension pot.