Council Tax Law Change: What Wednesday Means For You
Major legislative shift means council tax bills are set to rise for millions across England and Wales this week. Discover how the new rules affect your household budget and what exemptions apply.
Major legislative shift means council tax bills are set to rise for millions across England and Wales this week. Discover how the new rules affect your household budget and what exemptions apply.
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's potential overhaul of vehicle taxation could hit drivers with significant increases, targeting luxury and high-emission vehicles while reshaping motoring costs across Britain.
Exclusive investigation reveals how families across Britain could be paying hundreds less on council tax - but many don't know they're eligible for this crucial support.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Birmingham City Council's disastrous Oracle IT implementation created a financial black hole, forcing service cuts and council tax hikes across the city.
Chaos erupted at Birmingham Council House as protesters stormed the chamber, forcing councillors to flee and halting a controversial 21% tax increase vote in dramatic scenes.
Thousands of self-employed Britons face HMRC investigations as the tax authority ramps up compliance checks amid cost of living pressures. Discover what's triggering these probes and how to protect yourself.
Exclusive investigation reveals how changes to Vehicle Excise Duty will hit family car owners with hundreds of pounds in extra costs as new emissions standards take effect.
Walsall residents face new £50 annual fee for garden waste collections as council defends 'difficult decision' amid budget pressures. Service changes begin July 2024.
A major shake-up in inheritance tax rules means families can now gift money without tax worries. Discover how this change could benefit your financial planning.
Major local government reorganisation in Devon halted as ministers reject plans to create single unitary authorities for Plymouth and Torbay, maintaining current two-tier system.
A Birmingham resident has secured compensation after a council tax blunder led to his wrongful imprisonment and homelessness. Discover how the local authority's error turned one man's life upside down.
A significant shake-up to cash ISA regulations this November will allow savers to open multiple accounts of the same type for the first time, potentially revolutionising how Brits manage their tax-free savings.
A major HMRC system overhaul could leave millions of Brits facing surprise council tax demands as benefit data sharing changes threaten payment disruptions.
Exclusive: Labour considers radical overhaul of pension tax relief system that could impact millions of savers and reshape retirement planning across the UK.
Major changes to benefit-in-kind tax rules could see company car drivers losing their National Insurance perk worth hundreds of pounds annually. HMRC's new guidance targets salary sacrifice arrangements.
Major changes to DWP rules mean Universal Credit claimants must follow stricter guidelines or risk benefit reductions. Here's what you need to know about the new legislation.
Sir Keir Starmer announces Labour's ambitious plan to freeze council tax for millions and slash energy bills through a bold windfall tax on oil and gas giants.
Exclusive analysis reveals how Rachel Reeves could transform household finances with radical tax reforms, benefit changes and economic interventions as millions struggle with rising costs.
Commuters face major changes as 27 key roads across the West Midlands see speed limits reduced from 40mph to 30mph in dramatic safety overhaul starting this month.
Former Gogglebox favourite Tom Malone Jr reveals Birmingham residents are battling the highest council tax surge in England, with bills skyrocketing by 21% over two years amid the city's financial crisis.
Millions of UK households are being warned not to dispose of their yellow recycling bags as councils prepare for a major recycling overhaul that could save taxpayers millions.
HMRC is preparing to send tax demands to thousands of Britons after PAYE errors left many underpaying tax. Discover who's affected and what you need to do.
Thousands of UK households are unknowingly overpaying on council tax due to a little-known exemption for empty properties undergoing major repairs. Discover how this loophole works and whether you could claim money back.
Millions of Britons face a hidden tax storm as frozen thresholds and policy changes silently push household bills higher. Discover the dozen fiscal measures draining your finances.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares her debut Autumn Budget with focus on economic growth, public services and potential tax reforms. Key predictions and expert analysis.
Millions of UK drivers are being warned about critical changes to MOT exemption rules that could result in hefty fines this autumn. Discover how the 40-year rolling exemption threshold affects classic car owners.
Millions of UK businesses face a major tax system overhaul as HMRC's Making Tax Digital scheme expands in 2026. Discover how new digital reporting requirements will affect your business and what you need to do to prepare.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering six major tax reforms that could reshape Britain's financial landscape, from inheritance tax to council tax overhauls.
Labour faces backlash after confirming pay-per-mile road pricing remains an option, despite Conservative claims the policy had been scrapped. Birmingham motorists express outrage over potential tracking and costs.
A revolutionary change to how HMRC communicates with taxpayers is underway, as paper correspondence becomes digital-first. Discover what this means for you and your finances.