Reeves' Mansion Tax Hits 100,000 Homes in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans £2,000 annual levy on top council tax bands, disproportionately affecting South East homeowners. Check how your area could be impacted.
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Reeves faces £22bn hole with property tax in sights
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts £22bn fiscal gap with property tax reforms targeting high-value homes, council tax overhaul and stamp duty changes in imminent Budget.
Healey's council tax error causes Labour embarrassment
Defence Secretary John Healey faces questions after underpaying council tax on his Westminster second home due to an administrative error. The Labour minister has now paid the full £1,500 owed. Discover the full story.
Treasury Plans Council Tax Overhaul for Priciest Homes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is urged to undertake a full council tax revaluation as the Treasury plans a new levy on properties valued over £1 million. Discover the potential impact on UK homeowners.
Reform UK Council Paints School Lines at Closed Site
Kent County Council admits error after painting 'School Keep Clear' markings outside school closed for nine years. Local councillor calls situation 'a farce' as party claims wider savings.
Reeves' Budget Levy Targets Middle Class Families
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to introduce a new council tax surcharge on hundreds of thousands of homes in England, aiming to raise £600m. Discover how this 'mansion tax' could impact you.
Reeves Plans New Property Tax After U-turn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to introduce a new levy on high-value homes and extend income tax threshold freezes in the November Budget. Discover the full details and economic impact.
New HMRC Tax Rules for Self-Employed in 2026
Self-employed workers and landlords earning over £50,000 must prepare for HMRC's Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, requiring quarterly digital updates from April 2026. Learn how to adapt.
Reeves Plans £20-30bn Tax Rise in November Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons income tax rise but targets £20-30bn through threshold freezes, EV charges & gambling taxes. Full budget breakdown inside.
Tax Reform to Cut Council Tax for 80% of Households
A new IPPR report proposes a £3.9bn property tax overhaul, cutting bills for most and funding public services. Discover the potential impact.
Martin Lewis: Check for £1,000+ council tax refunds now
Money Saving Expert reveals thousands are owed council tax refunds after banding errors - here's how to check if you're due money back.
Millions Could Claim Council Tax Refunds - Check Now
Shocking investigation reveals millions of British households may have overpaid council tax and could be entitled to refunds worth thousands. Find out if you're affected and how to claim.
HMRC Urges Millions to Claim £1.5bn Tax Refunds
HMRC is sitting on £1.5 billion in unclaimed tax refunds - discover if you're among the millions owed money and how to claim your cash before it's too late.
Council Tax Funds Labour's Budget Assault on Wealthy
Exclusive investigation reveals how local council tax revenues are being redirected to support Labour's economic agenda, with middle-class households bearing the cost of Rachel Reeves' budget assault on wealthier Britons.
Reeves plans 'death tax' hikes and stealth Budget levies
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing a blizzard of tax increases targeting wealthy estates and middle earners, with inheritance tax reforms and capital gains adjustments on the table. Meanwhile, horse racing escapes gambling reforms in what critics call
Council tax bombshell for middle Britain in Labour budget
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's potential council tax reforms could hit middle-income families as Rachel Reeves faces Budget balancing act between public services and taxpayer burden.
HMRC Sends Tax Warning Letters to 45,000 Workers
Thousands of UK workers receive unexpected tax demands from HMRC after BBC expert reveals widespread coding errors affecting pensions and multiple jobs.
Scots Face £6,500 Council Tax Hike in SNP Overhaul
Homeowners across Scotland brace for financial blow as SNP government plans radical council tax overhaul that could see bills increase by up to £6,500 annually under controversial new property valuation system.
Why Labour must tax wealth, not just income
As Labour prepares for government, experts argue that taxing wealth through mansion levies and council tax reforms could be the key to solving Britain's fiscal crisis without punishing ordinary workers.
Council Tax Cut: 25% Reduction Possible for Millions
Households across England could benefit from significant council tax reductions as government considers fundamental reform of the controversial property valuation system.
Labour's £10bn Middle-Class Tax Raid Revealed
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves is planning a massive middle-class tax raid targeting pensions, investments, and property wealth to fund government spending.
MSE fan wins £2,000 council tax refund following Martin Lewis
A MoneySavingExpert.com follower successfully challenged their council tax band after following Martin Lewis's guidance, securing a £2,000 refund and permanent bill reduction.
HMRC Car Tax Blunder: Claim Your Refund Now
Shocking HMRC error sees thousands of drivers overpaying car tax due to incorrect vehicle classification. Our guide reveals how to check if you're affected and claim your refund.
Australian 'Death Tax' Proposal Sparks Boomer Backlash
A controversial new inheritance tax proposal in Australia has ignited fierce debate, with older generations pushing back against what they're calling a 'death tax' that would redistribute wealth from estates to younger Australians.
Reform UK banned from Kent council over filming incident
Reform UK politicians have been barred from a Kent council building after a controversial video showed party members filming inside, raising questions about political access and conduct.
Labour council hikes SUV parking permits in green crackdown
Labour-run Merton Council introduces controversial parking permit price hikes targeting SUV owners, with fees potentially tripling for heavier vehicles in new environmental policy.
Martin Lewis council tax advice could save you hundreds
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis explains how millions of Brits could be paying hundreds less in council tax - and how to challenge your band.
Martin Lewis: 6 Council Tax Traps Exposed
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis exposes six little-known council tax pitfalls that could be draining your wallet, plus how to challenge your band and claim refunds.
Reeves Plans Inheritance Tax Overhaul
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a radical reform of inheritance tax that could see the controversial levy replaced with a lifetime gifts tax system, potentially transforming wealth transfer in Britain.
Labour's Tax Raid: Pensions & Property Targeted
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour's Rachel Reeves planning sweeping tax reforms targeting pensions, property and savings, sparking fears of financial raids on middle Britain.
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