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Council Tax to Rise 5%: How to Cut Costs

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.

SNP under fire for grooming gangs inquiry refusal

SNP government faces mounting criticism for resisting independent inquiry into grooming gangs despite victims' harrowing testimonies. Calls grow for justice as existing child abuse probe could investigate.

Swinney denies breaking SNP tax pledge in manifesto

First Minister John Swinney faces scrutiny after denying breaking SNP's 2021 manifesto tax promise. Scottish taxpayers face £1bn shortfall despite higher rates. Read the full investigation.

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.

Scottish Government performs dramatic tax U-turn

Deputy First Minister John Swinney abandons key election pledge as Scottish Government announces income tax increases in major policy reversal, breaking SNP manifesto commitment.

2024 Income Tax Shock: How Much More You Pay

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.

Scottish families face income tax threat amid Reeves review

Scottish households brace for potential income tax hikes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers increases that could widen the fiscal gap with rest of UK, putting additional pressure on family budgets already strained by SNP policies.

Labour rules out wealth tax under Rachel Reeves

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has definitively rejected implementing a wealth tax if Labour wins power, ruling out new taxes on property, pensions, or higher earners in a major pre-budget announcement.

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.

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

Reeves Rules Out Income Tax Rise in Budget

Labour's Chancellor Rachel Reeves has firmly rejected raising income tax or National Insurance in her inaugural Budget, pledging tax stability for working families while facing tough spending decisions.

Labour vows no income tax or NI rise in budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits to freezing income tax and National Insurance rates in Labour's inaugural budget, ruling out immediate tax increases despite economic pressures.

Reeves Declares War on Tax Dodgers with New Charge

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.

HMRC cracks down on side hustle tax evasion

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.

Swinney rules out Scottish income tax increases

SNP leader John Swinney makes significant commitment to Scottish taxpayers, pledging no further income tax increases while challenging Labour's economic plans ahead of Westminster election.

2024 Income Tax Changes: What You'll Really Pay

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.

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.

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