Labour's Income Tax Hike: What It Costs You
Analysis reveals how a potential 1p Income Tax rise in the Autumn Budget could add over £200 to the average worker's bill. See the impact on your finances.
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DWP to contact benefits claimants' families in crackdown
The DWP is set to contact benefits claimants' families using new anti-fraud powers. Learn how this crackdown aims to reduce the ballooning welfare bill.
Labour confirms pay-per-mile car tax for EV drivers
Labour's Autumn Budget confirms a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles from 2028, potentially costing drivers £250 extra annually. Get the full details on this controversial u-turn.
Labour's council tax changes: Band hikes and 'mansion tax'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget could double council tax for top bands and introduce a 'mansion tax'. Discover how these changes might affect your household finances.
UK households face £500 HMRC bill in tax shake-up
Millions of working households could receive a £500 annual bill from HMRC due to proposed dividend tax changes. Learn how this impacts investors and savings.
Labour's pay-per-mile car tax u-turn confusion
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander rules out national pay-per-mile road pricing, but sources suggest she misspoke. Confusion grows ahead of November Budget.
Labour's 10% Council Tax Hike Plan Revealed
Millions of UK households face council tax hikes of up to 10% as Labour considers removing the referendum requirement. Discover how this affects you.
Solihull Council Tax Support Changes Proposed
Solihull Council proposes changes to its council tax support scheme, with 470 vulnerable claimants facing an average £6 weekly reduction. Have your say in the consultation.
Millions of over-55s pause downsizing over tax
New research reveals 2.4 million over-55s are delaying moving home due to fears of a potential mansion tax in the upcoming Labour budget. Discover the full impact.
DWP: No State Pension Means-Testing Under Labour
The DWP has officially confirmed the Labour government will not means-test the State Pension, addressing fears raised in Parliament. Read the full political exchange.
Pensioners face 87% inheritance tax under Labour
Labour's plan to close a pension tax loophole could see some retirees facing an effective 87% inheritance tax rate from April 2027. Experts warn this requires urgent financial planning.
Older drivers resist Labour's 2030 petrol car ban
Data reveals a generational split as over-55s refuse to switch to electric vehicles, while younger motorists are twice as likely to adopt EVs. Discover the impact on Labour's green targets.
Council Tax Support: Millions Could Be Overpaying
New figures reveal 3.7 million people receive Council Tax Reduction, but many more eligible households are missing out on vital savings. Age UK explains eligibility and how to claim.
Flat owners face £6,000 Labour mansion tax charge
Thousands of flat owners in England could face new £6,000 bills under Labour's proposed mansion tax. Discover how the Autumn Budget on November 26 might affect you.
Council Tax Reduction 2025: Are You Eligible?
Millions in England receive Council Tax Reduction, but many eligible households are missing out. Discover if you qualify and how to claim support worth hundreds of pounds.
Labour's tax freeze to cost middle earners £3,000
Analysis reveals workers earning over £44,000 face a £2,978 tax hit over four years under Labour's threshold freeze. Discover how fiscal drag impacts your take-home pay.
Labour breaks silence on classic car tax rule
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.
7 Tax Loopholes to Use Before Autumn Budget
Discover seven legal ways to reduce your tax bill ahead of the November budget. Act now to protect your savings from potential income tax rises.
British Gas warns Labour's Net Zero could hike bills
British Gas CEO Chris O'Shea warns Labour's rapid Net Zero transition could create unaffordable energy prices. Read the full analysis of this critical energy bill warning.
Reeves Abandons Income Tax Rise in Budget U-Turn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has abandoned plans to increase income tax, breaking a key Labour pledge. Discover the new tax strategies and the political fallout.
IPPR Proposes 100% Council Tax Rise for Band H
Think tank IPPR urges Labour to introduce a 100% council tax rise for Band H properties and 50% for Bands F-G, cutting bills for 80% of households. A fairer system?
Labour to scrap Police and Crime Commissioners
Labour announces it will scrap Police and Crime Commissioners, calling them a 'failed experiment'. The move aims to save £100m for frontline policing.
WASPI women issued 'hard to believe' update
WASPI women receive a crucial update as the Labour government retakes the compensation decision. A finance expert calls the DWP's communication failure 'hard to believe'.
Council Tax Explained: Where Your Money Goes
Discover exactly how your council tax is spent, from social care to bin collections, and understand the key reasons behind rising bills across UK local authorities.
Free Bus Pass Eligibility Under Labour Revealed
Millions could claim a free bus pass under Labour government schemes. Check if you're eligible based on age or disability criteria. Contact your local council today.
DWP Benefits Get 3.8% Increase Next April
Key DWP benefits including PIP and Carer's Allowance are set for a 3.8% increase next April, following the Labour government's November budget. Find out the new payment rates.
Birmingham Labour loses key vote after resignations
Birmingham Council's ruling Labour group loses a dramatic vote following defections and the bins strike crisis. Union claims leadership has 'lost grip on power'. Read the full analysis.
Automatic £10 Christmas Bonus for UK Pensioners
The DWP confirms an automatic £10 Christmas Bonus for all eligible state pensioners in December. Find out if you qualify and the payment's history.
Walsall councillors resign from Labour in £20m row
Two Walsall councillors have resigned from the Labour party, claiming residents have been 'sidelined' in a dispute over a £20m government funding board for Darlaston.
Reeves Hints at Income Tax Rise in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves drops biggest hint yet of an income tax increase in the November Budget, potentially breaking a key Labour manifesto pledge. Full details on the looming tax raid.
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