New VAT rules for taxis and private hire start today
From 2 Jan 2026, taxis and private hire vehicles are excluded from a key VAT scheme. Traditional drivers welcome the fairness, while Uber labels it 'absurd'. Find out how it affects your journey.
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Church 'Stealth Tax' Puts 1000 Historic Buildings at Risk
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps VAT relief for church repairs, creating a £130k+ funding crisis. Campaigners warn of permanent loss to heritage and £55bn in social value. Act now to save our churches.
VAT on School Fees Fails to Fund Teachers, Says HMC Chair
The head of the UK's leading independent schools body says Labour's VAT on fees has not funded new teachers as promised, with 81 schools closed. Read the full impact assessment.
Morrisons hit with £17m tax bill for rotisserie chickens
Supermarket giant Morrisons must pay a £17m backdated VAT bill after a tribunal ruled its rotisserie chicken bags were heat-retentive. Discover the full story behind the 'Pasty Tax' row.
Motability changes could see users leave scheme, govt admits
The government admits upcoming tax changes to the Motability vehicle lease scheme could force some disabled users to leave altogether. Find out what's changing from July 2026.
Arctic sea ice hits record low, accelerating climate crisis
A major scientific report reveals Arctic sea ice shrank to a record low in 2024, driven by extreme heat. This rapid loss threatens global weather patterns and coastal communities. Read the full analysis.
Morrisons loses £17m VAT fight on rotisserie chickens
The High Court rules Morrisons must pay £17m in VAT on its rotisserie chickens, rejecting claims they are eaten cold. The ruling impacts pricing and consumer costs. Read the full story.
DWP responds to Motability wheelchair user concerns
The DWP has assured wheelchair users that tax changes will not impact substantially adapted vehicles. Concerns arose after premium brands were axed from the Motability scheme. Read the full update.
Motability tax changes for disabled drivers from July 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces VAT and Insurance Premium Tax changes for the Motability Scheme from 1 July 2026. Find out who is affected and what it means for vehicle leases.
Govt misses teacher recruitment target by 12%
Official figures reveal the Government recruited only 88% of its secondary teacher target for 2025/26, despite a VAT raid on private schools intended to fund 6,500 new state teachers. Read the full analysis.
China ends 30-year condom tax break to boost births
China will impose a 13% VAT on contraceptives from January, ending a three-decade exemption. The move is part of a wider policy shift to tackle a plunging birth rate. Read the full analysis.
Motability 2026 Changes: Costs to Increase for Disabled Users
Major changes to the Motability Scheme from July 2026 will see average upfront costs rise by £400. Learn how the VAT and insurance tax changes affect your lease.
Cumbria school faces closure after Labour VAT hike
Hunter Hall, a picturesque prep school in Cumbria, will close before Christmas unless it raises £180,000 in emergency funding, blaming Labour's VAT on school fees for a pupil exodus.
Motability PIP Update: £3,000 VAT Threat Sparks Fury
Campaigners warn Chancellor Rachel Reeves' potential VAT plans for the Motability scheme could add £3,000 to car costs, stripping freedom from disabled people. Read the latest.
Reeves' Budget Tax Rise Options for £22bn Shortfall
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces tough choices in autumn Budget with VAT, property taxes and pensions relief under review to address £22bn financial gap. Discover the potential changes.
Bolt criticises 'taxi tax' and trials new bidding feature
Ride-sharing firm Bolt has launched a new bidding trial across nine UK cities and criticised a potential 20% VAT on fares. Discover how this affects drivers and passengers.
Russia's wartime economy slows, taxes rise
Russia's wartime economy slows, forcing the Kremlin to raise VAT and other consumer taxes. Discover the impact on ordinary Russians and the budget deficit.
Burberry urges tax-free shopping for tourists
Burberry bosses call on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reinstate VAT-free shopping for tourists in the autumn budget to boost luxury retail and lure international spenders back to the UK.
Taxi Tax Threat: Fares Could Soar by 15%
Plans for a 20% VAT on private hire vehicles could hike Uber and cab fares by over 15%, hitting vulnerable passengers hardest. Read the industry's urgent plea to the Chancellor.
Labour to impose VAT on private school fees
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.
Love Island Star Slams Labour's 'Dangerous' Taxi Tax
Former Love Island contestant Shaughna Phillips launches scathing attack on Rachel Reeves' proposed VAT hike for private hire vehicles, warning it threatens women's safety and will hit low-income families hardest.
Reeves: No Tax Rises in Labour's First Budget
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits to no income tax, national insurance, or VAT increases in Labour's first budget, prioritising economic stability over radical spending in exclusive Telegraph interview.
BBC Breakfast presenter replaced in schedule shake-up
BBC Breakfast viewers were treated to an unexpected presenting line-up change as a familiar face stepped in to replace regular host Naga Munchetty on the morning show.
Reeves slams Scottish Govt over A9 VAT bill expectation
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves accuses Scottish ministers of expecting Westminster to cover £135 million VAT bill for A9 dualling project, highlighting ongoing funding tensions between governments.
Labour vows no income tax rise under Reeves
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits Labour to freezing income tax, national insurance, and VAT rates, positioning party as fiscally responsible ahead of potential election.
Reeves refuses to rule out Labour tax rises
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves declines to guarantee no tax increases under Labour, while pledging to scrap non-dom status and impose VAT on private school fees in exclusive economic policy preview.
Reeves rules out tax rises in autumn budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves declares key taxes won't increase in autumn budget, putting wealth, income and corporation tax hikes firmly off limits despite fiscal challenges.
Labour plans VAT on private school fees
Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves announces plans to strip private schools of their tax exemptions, adding VAT and business rates in major education funding shake-up.
Clock Change Health Warning: The Hidden Dangers Revealed
As Britain prepares to turn back the clocks, medical experts reveal the surprising health risks lurking behind this seasonal tradition - and why it's more dangerous than you think.
The Last Clock Change? Health Evidence Mounts
As Britain prepares to turn back the clocks, experts reveal compelling health evidence that could spell the end for daylight saving time. Discover what this means for your wellbeing and sleep patterns.
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