Walsall green belt housing inquiry begins
A public inquiry into 115 homes on Walsall green belt land has started. Developers accuse the council of a 'catastrophic failure' in housing supply. Read the latest.
A public inquiry into 115 homes on Walsall green belt land has started. Developers accuse the council of a 'catastrophic failure' in housing supply. Read the latest.
Gerry McGovern, the creative force behind Jaguar Land Rover's controversial 'woke' rebrand, has reportedly been escorted from the office and dismissed. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves warned new pay-per-mile electric car tax from 2028 could spark a surge in mileage 'clocking'. Industry leaders fear it will damage the used EV market.
HMRC will launch a mandatory register for all tax advisers in May 2026. Learn about the new rules, penalties, and the £36m investment to modernise services.
Six major driving law changes hit in December 2025, impacting EV owners, petrol drivers, and London commuters. Get the full details on pay-per-mile, fuel duty, and the Congestion Charge shift.
HMRC can now track your online sales on platforms like Vinted and eBay. Exceeding thresholds could lead to fines or criminal investigation. Declare your side hustle now.
Sainsbury's submits a third planning application to build a convenience store on a Sutton Coldfield pub car park, citing new 'grey belt' planning rules. Will it succeed?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends the fuel duty freeze, introducing a 57.95p per litre charge by 2027. Discover the full impact on motorists and new EV taxes.
UK households in council tax band D can get 100% discounts, leading to £0 bills before a 5% rise to £2,394. Learn how to apply for Council Tax Support.
Disabled drivers on PIP will pay new electric vehicle mileage charge despite existing exemptions. Learn how the 2028 tax change affects you.
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.
New pay-per-mile car tax plans from Rachel Reeves will require 1.5 million drivers to report for mandatory annual mileage checks. Find out how this affects you.
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.
HMRC has clarified its tax refund process, confirming payments will reach UK households within eight weeks. Learn how to claim your money and avoid common pitfalls.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a new pay-per-mile tax for electric and hybrid vehicles from 2028. Drivers could pay up to £300 annually. Discover how this affects you.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Vehicle Excise Duty will rise with inflation from 2026, hitting petrol and diesel drivers. Electric vehicle pay-per-mile charge confirmed for 2028.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms alcohol duty will rise with inflation, making your pub pint more expensive. Discover the impact on pubs and industry reaction.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces inflation-linked alcohol duty rises, above-inflation tobacco hikes, and a new vape tax. Find out how the Autumn Budget affects you.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends the income tax threshold freeze for three years, raising £8.3bn annually and creating 920,000 new higher-rate taxpayers by 2031.
UK farmers park tractors in Westminster, defying a police ban, to protest Rachel Reeves' 20% inheritance tax on agricultural assets over £1m. Read their demands.
EasyJet CEO cautions Chancellor Rachel Reeves against hiking air passenger duty ahead of Budget, as airline posts £665m profit and announces 16 new summer routes from UK airports.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves advised to implement an 18-month stamp duty holiday on new homes under £500,000 in the Autumn Budget to boost the housing market.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to extend the income tax threshold freeze to 2030, potentially dragging millions into higher tax bands. Discover how this 'stealth tax' could impact your finances.
Money expert Martin Lewis explains why state pensioners may soon pay tax, even without other income. Learn how frozen thresholds and April's increase impact you.
Rogue traders face £10,000 fines and prison under new UK rules targeting illegal vapes. Learn how digital stamps will protect consumers and disrupt criminal networks.
1.4 million electric vehicle owners driving over 8,900 miles yearly could pay £267 under new road tax plans. Learn how the proposed mileage-based charge affects you.
UK electric vehicle drivers could face new pay-per-mile charges as the government aims for a fair tax system. Find out what the Transport Secretary said.
UK drivers could face new pay-per-mile charges up to £300 annually as government considers major motoring tax overhaul. Electric vehicle owners would be primarily affected. Learn more about the proposed changes.
HMRC advises thousands of UK households to use a specific four-word phrase when calling to resolve tax code issues. Learn how to update your tax-free allowance efficiently.
Nearly 80,000 pensioners face a punishing 60% effective tax rate due to a frozen tax threshold. Discover how this 'tax trap' works and what you can do.