Hawaii's new tourist 'Green Fee' to fund climate fight
Hawaii introduces a pioneering 0.75% tourist tax to raise $100m yearly for climate resilience projects, including beach restoration and wildfire prevention. Discover the details.
Hawaii introduces a pioneering 0.75% tourist tax to raise $100m yearly for climate resilience projects, including beach restoration and wildfire prevention. Discover the details.
Hawaii introduces a pioneering 'Green Fee' on tourist lodgings to fund climate resilience projects. The tax aims to raise $100m annually. Read more on this landmark policy.
A wave of pioneering state laws takes effect in the US for 2026, featuring a climate tourism tax in Hawaii, red-stripe IDs for drink-drivers in Utah, and state-branded insulin in California. Explore the key changes.
Hawaii authorities implement tough new laws to curb illegal fireworks following a New Year's Eve explosion that killed six. Will the crackdown work?
A new law on Hawaii's Big Island prohibits feeding feral cats on county land to protect endangered native species like the nene goose. The ban sparks debate between conservationists and cat lovers. Read more.
A federal judge has cleared Hawaii's new tourist tax, including an 11% levy on cruise fares, to fund climate resilience from 2026. Read the full ruling and industry reaction.
HMRC repaid £48.5m to pension savers hit by emergency tax. Check if your tax code ends in 'M1' and learn how to claim your average £3,539 refund now.
Millions face a 5% council tax hike next year, adding £114 to typical bills. Discover actionable ways to reduce your payments and challenge your band.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends income tax threshold freeze to 2031, dragging over a million pensioners into the tax net. Discover the full impact on retirees and working people.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a 2% tax rise on property, savings and dividend income in her second Budget, targeting fairness. Discover the full details.
Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano spectacularly erupts, sending lava 400 feet high. Witness nature's power from safe viewpoints or via livestream. Discover more about this incredible event.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlines a sweeping Budget with £35bn in tax increases, targeting sugar, tourism, and households. Follow live coverage and share your views.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to extend the sugar tax to milkshakes and allow tourist taxes in England's cities in next week's Budget, aiming to fill a £40bn financial black hole.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons income tax rise but targets £20-30bn through threshold freezes, EV charges & gambling taxes. Full budget breakdown inside.
Millions of UK workers face higher income tax bills from April 2024 as frozen thresholds drag more earners into higher brackets. Our comprehensive guide reveals exactly how much extra you'll pay.
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 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.
HMRC launches new digital reporting requirements for online sellers using platforms like Vinted and Depop. Find out if you need to complete a tax return and avoid potential penalties.
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
Exclusive analysis reveals the crushing lifetime tax burden awaiting British families as Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over Labour's fiscal plans and economic transparency.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils bold plan to target non-doms and private equity with new tax measures to fund public services, as Labour positions itself as party of fiscal responsibility.
An 80-year-old British tourist has been miraculously rescued after surviving two nights stranded in a treacherous Samos ravine, with emergency services launching a major international search operation.
Millions of Brits face imminent HMRC deadline with just hours remaining to file self-assessment tax returns or risk substantial penalties. Essential guide to avoiding fines.
BBC money expert reveals HMRC's new powers to track your side income from online platforms. Discover what you need to declare and how to avoid penalties in our essential guide.
Millions of UK workers face significant income tax changes from April 2024. Our comprehensive guide breaks down exactly how the new tax rates and thresholds will impact your take-home pay.
A 55-year-old American tourist has been discovered deceased on a remote Cretan hiking path, sparking a major emergency response and investigation into the tragic incident.
Thousands of UK workers receive unexpected tax demands from HMRC after BBC expert reveals widespread coding errors affecting pensions and multiple jobs.
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.
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.