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Budget Blow: The Stealth Council Tax Hike

Exclusive investigation reveals how millions of households face significant council tax hikes due to a stealth government policy change, with Birmingham residents among the hardest hit.

£75k earners face 60% effective tax rates

New analysis reveals how middle-income professionals face crippling effective tax rates as frozen thresholds create stealth tax raid on salaries above £75,000.

HMRC slashing state pensions by up to £3,300

Exclusive investigation reveals how HMRC is deducting thousands from state pension payments to recover historic tax debts, leaving retirees facing financial uncertainty. Learn who's at risk and what you can do.

HMRC's new tax powers hit UK households

HMRC is implementing new 'one-to-many' compliance powers that could see working households across Britain receive unexpected tax code changes and demands for underpaid tax.

Universal Credit Cut Threatens Millions

Exclusive investigation reveals how changes to Universal Credit could leave struggling families £468 worse off annually as cost of living crisis deepens.

Car tax shock: Drivers face £230 annual charges

Millions of motorists are set to see their vehicle tax bills skyrocket to £230 per year as new zero-emission vehicle rules come into force, creating a financial headache for drivers across the UK.

Pay-Per-Mile Car Tax Revolution Proposed

The UK government is considering a radical overhaul of vehicle taxation that would charge drivers based on miles travelled rather than vehicle ownership. This major policy shift could replace traditional road tax and fuel duty with a new digital tracking

Filtronic wins £4.2M UK defence contract

Yorkshire-based tech firm Filtronic lands multimillion-pound defence contract to develop cutting-edge electronic warfare technology for enhanced national security.

3p fuel duty cut: Exact start date confirmed

Motorists across Britain will receive welcome relief at petrol pumps as the government confirms the precise start date for the 3p per litre fuel duty cut, saving drivers millions amid ongoing cost pressures.

HMRC's £3,000 refund for 200,000 taxpayers

Nearly 200,000 people across the UK are due surprise payments of up to £3,000 from HMRC after being overcharged for tax credits, providing vital relief during the ongoing cost of living crisis.

HMRC changes may cost households £60 monthly

New HMRC regulations could cost UK families up to £60 extra per month as tax credit and benefit rules undergo significant changes. Discover how these adjustments impact your household budget.

Public Sector Pension Reforms: What Changes Mean

Major reforms to public sector pensions are being planned by the new Labour government, affecting millions of workers across the UK. Discover how these changes could impact your retirement plans and what it means for the future of public services.

Ex-Council Boss Faces 7-Year Public Office Ban

Ex-Birmingham City Council leader Tahir Ali could be barred from public office for seven years following a standards investigation into taxi licence misconduct during his tenure.

HMRC's marriage tax trap costs couples thousands

Millions of married couples across the UK risk unexpected tax bills as HMRC launches fresh compliance checks on Marriage Allowance claims. Discover if you're affected and how to protect your finances.

DWP replaces sick notes in benefits shake-up

The government is replacing traditional sick notes with a new digital system designed to get people back to work faster. Find out how the major DWP changes will affect you.

Birmingham Council meeting disrupted by protestors

Dramatic scenes unfolded at Birmingham City Council as pro-Palestine protestors disrupted a crucial budget meeting, forcing security to intervene and delaying vital financial decisions affecting residents.

£46k+ Earners Face Higher Tax in Fiscal Drag Squeeze

New analysis reveals how the frozen income tax threshold is dragging more workers into higher tax brackets amid the cost of living crisis. Discover if your salary makes you one of the 'fiscal drag' victims.

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