Frustrated by long NHS waits, Brits are turning to private scanning services like Scan.com for faster health checks. Prices start at £300, with no GP referral needed. Learn how people are taking control of their wellbeing.
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.
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.
Soaring numbers of UK cancer patients are using savings or private insurance for chemotherapy due to NHS waiting lists. New data reveals an alarming trend as key NHS cancer targets are missed. Read the full investigation.
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.
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.
Private parking firms issued a record 15.9 million tickets last year, costing drivers up to £4.4m daily. A long-awaited Code of Practice is delayed, as firms face accusations of unfair practices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Bank of England launches a major stress test on private credit and equity firms, aiming to assess risks to UK financial stability. Discover the implications for the £8.2tn market.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, forcing the Kremlin to raise VAT and other consumer taxes. Discover the impact on ordinary Russians and the budget deficit.
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.
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.
The NHS is set to acquire a cutting-edge private hospital in a landmark deal that promises to significantly expand healthcare capacity and reduce waiting lists across the region.
A groundbreaking Guardian investigation reveals how corporate healthcare providers are prioritising profits over prisoner welfare, leading to devastating consequences and systemic failures.
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.
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.
The NHS is launching an unprecedented recruitment drive in Australia to fill critical staffing gaps, offering relocation packages worth thousands amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.
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.
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.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits Labour to freezing income tax, national insurance, and VAT rates, positioning party as fiscally responsible ahead of potential election.
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.