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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First Bus ends all Cornwall services, 275 jobs at risk
First Bus announces complete withdrawal from Cornwall in February 2026, putting 275 jobs at risk due to financial challenges and falling passenger numbers. Read the full story.
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 urged to adopt Thatcher-era bank tax
SNP calls for windfall tax on banks to fund £300 energy bill reduction, citing Margaret Thatcher's similar proposal. Will Labour act in Autumn Budget?
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 new car tax may see 1 in 5 drivers surrender cars
A potential fuel duty hike and new pay-per-mile tax from Labour could see one in five drivers give up their vehicles. Discover the impact on household budgets.
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.
Labour mulls strict new rules for log burners
Labour could ban wood burners as a report links domestic burning to 2,500 UK deaths yearly. Discover the health risks and potential new legislation.
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.
Drivers risk £416 fuel charge in Labour budget
Motorists could face £416 extra annual fuel costs as Labour considers ending fuel duty freeze in Autumn Budget. AA warns of 'postcode lottery' unfairness.
300+ jobs lost in North East construction firm collapse
Cramlington-based modular construction firm Merit enters administration, resulting in over 300 redundancies and halting work on major projects like Berwick Infirmary. Administrators seek solutions.
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.
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's new £300 EV tax for 9,900-mile drivers
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.
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.
Urgent ISA warning for UK households
UK savers urged to move cash ISA funds to higher-paying accounts ahead of potential Labour Budget changes. Discover top tax-free savings rates exceeding 4%.
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.
Reeves Scraps Income Tax Rise in Budget U-Turn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons plans to increase income tax, breaking a key manifesto pledge. Discover the £50bn funding gap and the alternative tax strategies now being considered.
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'.
350 UK jobs at risk in car parts factory closures
Japanese firm NSK plans to close two UK car parts factories, putting 350 jobs at risk. Unions vow to fight the closures in County Durham. Read the full story.
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