Labour to impose VAT on private school fees
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.
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Love Island Star Slams Labour's 'Dangerous' Taxi Tax
Former Love Island contestant Shaughna Phillips launches scathing attack on Rachel Reeves' proposed VAT hike for private hire vehicles, warning it threatens women's safety and will hit low-income families hardest.
Reeves: No Tax Rises in Labour's First Budget
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits to no income tax, national insurance, or VAT increases in Labour's first budget, prioritising economic stability over radical spending in exclusive Telegraph interview.
Travel agent jailed for £60k holiday fraud scam
Zahra Rachid, 38, sentenced to 21 months for defrauding customers through fake holiday bookings while running Manchester travel agency.
Reeves slams Scottish Govt over A9 VAT bill expectation
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves accuses Scottish ministers of expecting Westminster to cover £135 million VAT bill for A9 dualling project, highlighting ongoing funding tensions between governments.
Labour vows no income tax rise under Reeves
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits Labour to freezing income tax, national insurance, and VAT rates, positioning party as fiscally responsible ahead of potential election.
Reeves refuses to rule out Labour tax rises
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves declines to guarantee no tax increases under Labour, while pledging to scrap non-dom status and impose VAT on private school fees in exclusive economic policy preview.
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.
Labour plans VAT on private school fees
Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves announces plans to strip private schools of their tax exemptions, adding VAT and business rates in major education funding shake-up.
Tourist numbers plunge as tax-free shopping scrapped
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.
Rachel Reeves cleared in HMRC tax investigation
Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves will face no further action from HMRC over her tax affairs, following an investigation into her VAT registration. The ruling delivers a significant political victory for the senior Labour figure.
Labour to tax private school fees with VAT in first budget
Sir Keir Starmer declares Labour will add VAT to private school fees in first budget, sparking fierce political battle with Conservatives over education funding and tax policy.
Reeves Confronts £50bn Fiscal Black Hole
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves inherits a staggering £50 billion budget shortfall, with experts warning of potential income tax and VAT increases to fill the Treasury void.
NHS radiographer fraud for board game collection
A senior NHS radiographer has been convicted after fraudulently claiming nearly £7,000 in expenses to pay off debts accumulated from his compulsive board game collecting habit.
Tourist tax costs UK hospitality £4.1 billion
New research reveals the devastating £4.1 billion economic impact of the tourist tax on UK hospitality, with businesses urging government action to reverse the decline.
Labour to scrap Ofsted and tax private schools
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical education reforms including Ofsted replacement and VAT on private schools to fund state education boost.
Wolf of Wall Street Duo's £400m Pension Scam Exposed
Shocking investigation reveals how financial advisors, inspired by 'Wolf of Wall Street', masterminded a £400m pension scam targeting vulnerable UK retirees through the Harlequin property scheme.
Reform UK Reviews Potential VAT Underpayments
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party launches urgent review into potential VAT underpayments on millions in ticket sales and merchandise amid growing financial scrutiny.
Reeves pressured on private school tax amid £1.3bn gap
Labour's shadow chancellor urged to reconsider VAT exemption for private education as experts warn of massive funding gap in party's education plans.
Miliband: Scrap VAT on energy bills now
Shadow Energy Secretary Ed Miliband calls for immediate removal of VAT from energy bills ahead of crucial Budget announcement, putting pressure on government over cost of living crisis.
Miliband denies net-zero policies drive up energy costs
Shadow Climate Secretary Ed Miliband defends net-zero policies against cost accusations while Rachel Reeves suggests VAT relief could be coming in Labour's first budget to ease household energy bills.
Timeshare sharks steal £28M from pensioners
Elderly Britons targeted by ruthless timeshare fraudsters in elaborate £28 million scam - how criminals preyed on vulnerable pensioners and what you need to know to protect yourself.
Labour's VAT on Taxis: Ministers Face Backlash
Exclusive: Labour ministers under fire as Treasury considers imposing 20% VAT on taxi journeys, sparking outrage from drivers and passengers facing fare hikes during cost of living crisis.
Labour's VAT Cut Plan to Slash Energy Bills
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's emergency budget plan to cut VAT on energy bills, offering immediate relief to families facing financial hardship this winter.
Fugitive 'Luigi' swindled fans from UK hideout
Luigi Mangione, a convicted criminal who styled himself as a social media influencer, exploited his online followers in an elaborate fraud scheme while evading American authorities, UK court hears.
Mobility Scooter Users Face Shock Tax Bills
HMRC issues urgent alert to mobility scooter users claiming VAT relief as thousands face unexpected tax bills and compliance checks.
National Fraud Centre Struck by Major Cyber Attack
Action Fraud, Britain's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, has been struck by a sophisticated cyber attack, disrupting services and raising serious security concerns.
Reeves: No VAT on private schools in first Labour budget
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes significant pre-election commitment, vowing Labour will not increase VAT on private education in their first budget, marking a major policy clarification.
Shearer and Caine rebel against Labour school tax
Labour faces celebrity backlash as Premier League icons and Hollywood stars warn against 'disastrous' tax increases on private schools that could overwhelm state education system.
Labour's VAT school fees plan could cost parents £5,000+
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's plan to add VAT to private school fees could cost parents over £5,000 annually while triggering potential state school capacity crisis.
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