426,000 drivers face £425 'luxury car tax' charge
New data reveals a 42% surge in drivers paying the £425 Expensive Car Supplement. Find out if your family car is caught in this tax bracket.
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Workers on £52k hardest hit by new HMRC tax rules
Workers earning £52,000 will be worst affected by new tax changes, including a salary sacrifice cap and frozen thresholds. Discover how the 'triple whammy' impacts you.
EV drivers face £267 yearly charge under Labour tax plan
New analysis reveals Labour's proposed pay-per-mile road tax could cost electric vehicle drivers an extra £267 annually. Find out how the 2028 scheme will impact you and the future of motoring.
Car Market Drops 1.6% After Vehicle Tax Hikes
New car registrations fell for the sixth time in 2025, with industry leaders warning Labour's tax policies are thwarting buyers. Discover the full impact.
Taxpayers fund £3bn for Lower Thames Crossing
Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits over £3 billion in public funds to the Lower Thames Crossing in the Autumn Budget, aiming to boost the economy by £40bn. Read the full details.
Drivers hit with £400 rise after Motability discount scrapped
Disabled drivers face a £400 average cost increase after Labour's budget removed a key VAT exemption on Motability scheme advance payments. Read the full impact.
Disastrous 3p pay-per-mile tax warning for UK drivers
A think tank warns the UK's proposed pay-per-mile road pricing could deter electric vehicle adoption, citing a 'disastrous' precedent from New Zealand. Learn the risks for UK policy.
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.
Hybrid cars three times more deadly in crashes, data shows
New DfT analysis shows hybrid car crashes are three times more likely to be fatal than petrol or diesel incidents. Discover the safety risks and the impact of new road taxes.
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.
Pre-2001 car owners hit with £15 VED rise in 2026
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.
Home Workers Lose £6 Tax Relief from April 2026
Labour's Treasury scraps the £6 weekly tax relief for home-working expenses from April 2026, sparking criticism from HR and finance experts. Find out what it means for you.
New 3p-per-mile car tax could cost EV drivers £438 more
Labour's Autumn Budget introduces a new mileage levy for electric vehicles, potentially leaving drivers who rely on public chargers £438 worse off per year than petrol car owners. Find out how the changes affect you.
High-emission drivers face £200 VED increase from 2026
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.
Farm Inheritance Tax Threshold Raised to £2.5m
The government has tripled the inheritance tax threshold for farmland to £2.5m following pressure. Critics say it doesn't go far enough to protect family farms. Read the full story.
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.
Drivers face double tax under pay-per-mile plan
UK motorists could be taxed twice for driving abroad under a new pay-per-mile scheme, adding £45.90 to a French holiday trip. Critics call the policy 'unfair and a huge flaw'. Read the full analysis.
New 3p per mile EV tax introduced by Labour
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.
Pub faces £62k loss from business rates change
A publican warns new business rates could cost his family firm £62,000 annually, with industry leaders fearing widespread closures. Read the full story.
Labour's Mansion Tax Spares £2m+ Social Housing
Labour's new property surcharge will hit owners of high-value homes from 2028, but exempts over 110 social housing properties worth over £2 million. Get the full details.
EV pay-per-mile tax a 'guinea pig' for all drivers
FairFuelUK founder Howard Cox warns the new 3p per mile electric car tax is the first step towards digital tracking and charges for every vehicle. Discover the potential impact on motorists and government revenue.
Labour Budget keeps classic car tax exemption for 350,000
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.
HMRC uses AI to target tax evasion and fraud
HMRC is turning to artificial intelligence to tackle a £700m tax gap and improve compliance. The technology will identify risks faster but human caseworkers will make final decisions. Read the latest.
HMRC tax refund guidance after wrong address error
HMRC has issued clear guidance on tax refunds after a cheque was sent to an old address. Learn the steps to correct the error and the helpline number to call.
New 3p per mile EV tax could rise to 10p
Labour announces a new pay-per-mile car tax of 3p for EVs and 1.5p for plug-in hybrids from 2028. Experts warn it's the 'thin end of the wedge' and could quickly rise to 10p per mile.
New £150 Tax for Drivers Doing 5,000 Miles
The Government confirms a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles. Find out how much you'll pay and when it starts.
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.
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.
Labour U-turns on inheritance tax threshold for farmers
The government raises the IHT threshold for farmers to £2.5m, a policy U-turn experts warn inflates land prices and benefits wealthy investors over family farms. Read the full analysis.
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