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BBC licence fee could soar to £200 by 2030

The BBC licence fee is forecast to jump to nearly £197 by 2030, while the number of paying households is set to plummet by over a million. Discover the full story.

Brazil cracks down on $4.8bn fuel tax evasion scheme

Brazilian authorities launch a major operation against a massive tax evasion and money laundering network in the fuel sector, with links to a powerful crime syndicate. Discover the international implications.

BBC Licence Fee Rise Could Be Blocked

The Government may block the BBC's planned 3.8% licence fee increase next spring. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is weighing the decision amid value-for-money concerns. Read the latest.

BBC loses £1.1bn as licence fee refusals soar

The BBC faces a £1.1bn financial crisis as a record one in eight households refuse to pay the licence fee. Discover the full impact of the PAC report and what it means for the future of the broadcaster.

Budget funds £1m crackdown on rogue businesses

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £1million funding boost for a new investigator team to tackle firms flouting employment and tax laws, aiming to revive UK high streets. Read the full story.

BBC licence fee could be abolished by 2026

The BBC licence fee as we know it could be abolished by 2026, with ministers considering a major funding model transformation that might include subscription services or household levies.

TV licence fee to rise to £169.50 from April 2025

Millions of UK households face paying more for their TV licence as the government confirms the fee will increase to £169.50 from April 2025. Discover how this affects you and what it means for the BBC's future funding.

Starmer investigated over train ticket dispute

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer finds himself at the centre of a British Transport Police investigation after allegedly failing to pay for his train ticket during a journey from London to Newcastle.

Reeves declares war on wealthy tax dodgers

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to target Britain's wealthiest tax evaders in radical HMRC overhaul, promising to recover £700m for public services while ruling out wealth tax for those paying their fair share.

Illinois issues special licence plates to undocumented immigrants

Illinois launches groundbreaking programme allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain special licence plates while establishing a hotline to report federal immigration enforcement, sparking national debate over states' rights and immigration policy.

Fare dodgers cost South Western Railway millions

Exclusive investigation reveals how fare evasion is creating a financial crisis for South Western Railway, with millions lost annually and honest passengers potentially facing higher fares as a result.

DVLA Warning: Don't Ignore This Brown Envelope

Millions of UK drivers are being urged to watch for an important brown envelope from the DVLA that could save them from hefty fines and legal trouble when updating their photocard licence.

BBC Chief Demands Tougher TV Licence Enforcement

BBC Director-General Tim Davie takes a hardline stance on TV licence enforcement, warning that the current system needs tougher measures to tackle evasion as public trust in the broadcaster faces unprecedented challenges.

DVLA warning for drivers born before 1970

Millions of UK drivers with older-style paper licences must act now or risk fines up to £1,000. Our essential guide explains the critical September 2024 deadline.

Reeves: Wealthy must pay fair tax share

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's bold plan to crack down on wealthy tax avoiders and close loopholes costing Britain billions. Exclusive interview reveals tough new stance on tax fairness.

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