Kylie Leads Wham! In Christmas Chart Battle
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
Millions of UK drivers could be eligible for a 100% Vehicle Excise Duty exemption. Discover if you qualify for zero car tax and see the full list of criteria, including disability benefits and classic cars.
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.
HMRC is urging UK taxpayers to check if they've overpaid tax and are due a refund. Find out the common reasons and how to claim via the official app or GOV.UK.
Air Passenger Duty is set for above-inflation rises in 2026 and 2027. Discover how the flight tax works, the new rates, and legitimate ways to reduce or reclaim your APD bill.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a 2% tax rise on property, savings and dividend income in her second Budget, targeting fairness. Discover the full details.
Discover how you could be eligible for a BBC TV Licence refund if you have at least one full month remaining. Learn the rules and how to claim your money back.
HMRC repaid £48.7m in overpaid pension tax between April and June. The average refund was £3,800. Check if you are owed money and learn how to claim.
HMRC confirms millions may be due a tax refund. Check if you've overpaid on your pension, job pay, or expenses and discover how to claim via the HMRC app or GOV.UK.
Discover three expert-approved strategies for using your tax refund to build an emergency fund, pay down debt, and boost your retirement savings for a stronger financial future.
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.
HMRC has clarified that taxpayers should expect to wait 8 to 12 weeks for National Insurance refunds to arrive after confirmation. Learn how to claim your money back.
Burberry bosses call on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reinstate VAT-free shopping for tourists in the autumn budget to boost luxury retail and lure international spenders back to the UK.
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.
Money Saving Expert reveals thousands are owed council tax refunds after banding errors - here's how to check if you're due money back.
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.
Exclusive analysis reveals Britain's tourism industry is suffering a £1.5bn blow as overseas visitors abandon UK shopping trips following the abolition of tax-free shopping. Industry leaders issue urgent Budget plea to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.