Walsall Council's spending power is set to rise by 28.5% over three years under a new government funding settlement. Leader Mike Bird welcomes the 'good news' but warns of ongoing challenges.
Martin Lewis highlights the Severe Mental Impairment council tax discount, which can cut bills to zero for eligible households. Learn if you qualify and how to claim.
Millions of UK households will get a two-month council tax break in 2026 ahead of new property bands. Find out if you're eligible and how the new high-value surcharge will work.
A London pensioner could pay £16,000 a year in council and mansion taxes after Labour's funding reforms. Discover the impact on homeowners and the six boroughs affected.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new pay-per-mile car tax, set to add an average of £267 per year for electric vehicle drivers. Read the full update on road funding.
A new parliamentary petition demands the Labour government and local councils exempt all state pensioners from council tax to ease financial pressures. Over 4,000 have signed.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax changes for 2026 will impact millions. From frozen thresholds to new levies, discover the seven key ways your finances will be affected. Read the full analysis.
A new Parliamentary petition calls on the Labour government to lower the historic vehicle tax exemption age from 40 to 35 years. Find out how this could benefit owners of 'modern classics'.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism over frozen tax bands, a 'stealth tax' pulling thousands into higher rates. Learn how it impacts wages and pensions.
A £2bn tax loophole allows non-bank lenders to deduct car finance compensation from profits, cutting their tax bill. Calls grow for the government to act. Read the full story.
The Labour government will introduce a per-mile road charge for electric vehicles from 2028. Critics warn it risks stalling the switch to EVs and undermines green goals.
The government has postponed controversial tax reforms for Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS) until 2030 following fierce opposition from the UK automotive industry. Read the full details.
Councils in England get a £78bn funding boost with a 3% council tax rise cap. Find out what the new multi-year settlement means for your local services.
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.
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.
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.
Dudley Council outlines major regeneration projects for 2026, including a new bus station and Metro link, while confirming council tax will rise by 4.9%. Explore the key developments.
Up to 12,300 second-home owners face a 100% council tax surcharge as 38 more English councils activate new powers from April. See the full list of affected areas.
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.
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton explains his 'practical' approach to tackling child poverty, defending his relationship with government ministers. Read his full Q&A.
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.
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.
Up to 400,000 UK homes may be in the wrong council tax band due to flawed 1991 valuations. Check your band now and challenge it to potentially claim thousands in backdated refunds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Valuation Office clarifies how the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge will work for properties over £2 million from 2028. Learn about the targeted valuations and how it aims to create a fairer system.
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.
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.