Reeves pressured on private school tax amid £1.3bn gap
Labour's shadow chancellor urged to reconsider VAT exemption for private education as experts warn of massive funding gap in party's education plans.
Category : Search result: VAT crackdown
Miliband: Scrap VAT on energy bills now
Shadow Energy Secretary Ed Miliband calls for immediate removal of VAT from energy bills ahead of crucial Budget announcement, putting pressure on government over cost of living crisis.
Miliband denies net-zero policies drive up energy costs
Shadow Climate Secretary Ed Miliband defends net-zero policies against cost accusations while Rachel Reeves suggests VAT relief could be coming in Labour's first budget to ease household energy bills.
Labour's VAT on Taxis: Ministers Face Backlash
Exclusive: Labour ministers under fire as Treasury considers imposing 20% VAT on taxi journeys, sparking outrage from drivers and passengers facing fare hikes during cost of living crisis.
Labour's VAT Cut Plan to Slash Energy Bills
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's emergency budget plan to cut VAT on energy bills, offering immediate relief to families facing financial hardship this winter.
Mobility Scooter Users Face Shock Tax Bills
HMRC issues urgent alert to mobility scooter users claiming VAT relief as thousands face unexpected tax bills and compliance checks.
Reeves: No VAT on private schools in first Labour budget
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes significant pre-election commitment, vowing Labour will not increase VAT on private education in their first budget, marking a major policy clarification.
Shearer and Caine rebel against Labour school tax
Labour faces celebrity backlash as Premier League icons and Hollywood stars warn against 'disastrous' tax increases on private schools that could overwhelm state education system.
Labour's VAT school fees plan could cost parents £5,000+
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's plan to add VAT to private school fees could cost parents over £5,000 annually while triggering potential state school capacity crisis.
Reeves announces tax rises in first Labour budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping tax reforms in her debut budget, targeting private schools, non-doms and private equity in bid to rebuild Britain's economy.
VAT error gives Reeves £3bn budget windfall
Chancellor Rachel Reeves discovers unexpected £3bn for autumn budget after officials correct significant VAT calculation error, providing relief amid spending pressures.
Labour to add 20% VAT to private school fees
Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party confirms plans to add 20% VAT to private school fees, potentially costing families thousands in major education funding shake-up.
Budget VAT Hike Could Cost Households Hundreds
Exclusive analysis reveals how a potential VAT increase in the upcoming budget could cost households hundreds more annually while generating billions for Treasury coffers.
Kids protest Labour's private school tax plan
Dozens of students and parents staged an emotional protest outside Labour's London headquarters, warning that the party's VAT on private schools could devastate family finances and overwhelm state education.
Labour could add VAT to private healthcare bills
Exclusive polling reveals public outrage as Labour considers imposing 20% VAT on private healthcare treatments, making medical care more expensive for millions of Britons.
Streeting blocks Treasury VAT raid on private healthcare
Exclusive: Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting vetoes Treasury plans to impose VAT on private healthcare, sparing millions of families from tax hikes as Rachel Reeves searches for revenue.
Labour's private healthcare VAT hits 8 million families
Rachel Reeves' plan to impose VAT on private medical treatments could cost families hundreds of pounds more annually, with experts warning it may overwhelm the NHS as patients return to public healthcare.
21 UK Govt Schemes to Cut Home Energy Bills
Discover the full list of UK government grants and schemes available in 2024 to help homeowners improve energy efficiency, cut costs, and increase property value.
Reeves Rules Out Income Tax, NI, and VAT Rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has used her first major speech to pledge no increases to Income Tax, National Insurance, or VAT, while warning of difficult spending decisions to rebuild the economy.
Farmer jailed for £1.2m HMRC tax fraud conspiracy
A Norfolk farmer has been sentenced to prison after orchestrating an elaborate £1.2 million VAT fraud scheme, submitting false invoices for non-existent farming services to HMRC.
Labour to scrap Ofsted and tax private schools in education shake-up
New Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils radical plan to abolish Ofsted, replace it with a new body, and remove private schools' tax breaks to invest billions in state schools.
Wetherspoon Slashes Prices in 800 Pubs
JD Wetherspoon announces a massive price cut on food and drink across its 800 pubs for 9 days, passing on VAT savings directly to customers. Find out which items are cheapest.
Labour proceeds with VAT on private school fees
Exclusive: The new Labour government is pushing forward with its manifesto pledge to add VAT to private school fees, a move that could reshape the UK's education landscape and spark fierce debate.
Reeves Scraps VAT on Energy Bills in Cost-of-Living Move
Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes her first major economic move, scrapping the controversial 5% VAT on household energy bills. The bold intervention aims to slash costs for millions of families and businesses grappling with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
UK Scraps VAT on Sunscreen in Major Health Victory
In a major public health victory, the UK government has abolished VAT on sunscreen products. This landmark decision aims to increase affordability and accessibility, helping to protect millions from skin cancer and rare eye tumours.
Reeves Rules Out VAT Hike on Business Rates
Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits to no VAT increase on business rates, offering relief to UK firms and outlining Labour's economic strategy.
Wetherspoon Boss Blasts 'Mad' VAT and Business Rates
JD Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin launches a fierce critique of the UK's tax system, arguing that pubs are unfairly burdened compared to supermarkets. He calls for tax equality to save the struggling industry.
Labour ends private school VAT breaks in education funding revolution
New Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces immediate action to remove VAT breaks from private schools to fund state education, signalling Labour's first major policy shift.
Property investors face £17k tax blow under Labour plans
Exclusive analysis reveals buy-to-let investors could lose thousands under Labour's private school VAT plans. Property experts sound alarm over unintended consequences for rental market.
Police Probe Angela Rayner Over Property Tax Claims
Greater Manchester Police launches investigation into Labour Deputy Leader Angela Rayner over allegations of unpaid stamp duty and potential capital gains tax violations linked to her former council house sale.
Page 2 of 4