The Labour government's VAT imposition on private school fees has led to 105 closures in 12 months, sparking warnings of a detrimental impact on the state sector. Watch the video for the full analysis.
From 2 Jan 2026, taxis and private hire vehicles are excluded from a key VAT scheme. Traditional drivers welcome the fairness, while Uber labels it 'absurd'. Find out how it affects your journey.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps VAT relief for church repairs, creating a £130k+ funding crisis. Campaigners warn of permanent loss to heritage and £55bn in social value. Act now to save our churches.
Motability Scheme drivers risk unexpected bills for interior damage, personal belongings & excess payments. Learn the key exclusions in Direct Line's policy to avoid surprise costs.
The head of the UK's leading independent schools body says Labour's VAT on fees has not funded new teachers as promised, with 81 schools closed. Read the full impact assessment.
Drivers are escaping disqualification by citing their Motability scheme cars, a Sun analysis finds. The taxpayer-funded programme faces scrutiny over luxury models and exploitation.
A legal change means some pension-age PIP claimants could be owed hundreds in backdated mobility payments. Find out if you qualify and how to apply.
Supermarket giant Morrisons must pay a £17m backdated VAT bill after a tribunal ruled its rotisserie chicken bags were heat-retentive. Discover the full story behind the 'Pasty Tax' row.
The government admits upcoming tax changes to the Motability vehicle lease scheme could force some disabled users to leave altogether. Find out what's changing from July 2026.
Drivers using the Motability Scheme could face unexpected bills. Discover the seven key items not covered by the insurance and how to avoid costly surprises.
The DWP has confirmed that any changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will only be applied after a comprehensive review concludes next autumn. The review will examine eligibility for both mobility and daily living components.
The High Court rules Morrisons must pay £17m in VAT on its rotisserie chickens, rejecting claims they are eaten cold. The ruling impacts pricing and consumer costs. Read the full story.
The DWP has assured wheelchair users that tax changes will not impact substantially adapted vehicles. Concerns arose after premium brands were axed from the Motability scheme. Read the full update.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces VAT and Insurance Premium Tax changes for the Motability Scheme from 1 July 2026. Find out who is affected and what it means for vehicle leases.
New figures reveal up to a third of new cars in parts of the UK are leased via the Motability disability scheme, funded by taxpayers. Chancellor Reeves has axed luxury brands from the programme.
Official figures reveal the Government recruited only 88% of its secondary teacher target for 2025/26, despite a VAT raid on private schools intended to fund 6,500 new state teachers. Read the full analysis.
New Motability changes will remove 'luxury' vehicles and tax reliefs, increasing costs for disabled people. Critics call it a dangerous step echoing rightwing narratives. Read the full analysis.
China will impose a 13% VAT on contraceptives from January, ending a three-decade exemption. The move is part of a wider policy shift to tackle a plunging birth rate. Read the full analysis.
Major changes to the Motability Scheme from July 2026 will see average upfront costs rise by £400. Learn how the VAT and insurance tax changes affect your lease.
Hunter Hall, a picturesque prep school in Cumbria, will close before Christmas unless it raises £180,000 in emergency funding, blaming Labour's VAT on school fees for a pupil exodus.
Shaun Rigby, a one-legged father who played cricket with a runner, must repay £36,000 after the DWP ruled his 'daily needs' didn't require enhanced PIP. Discover his story and the tribunal's decision.
Shaun Rigby, a one-legged father, loses his PIP benefits and Motability car after the DWP filmed him playing cricket. He has been ordered to repay £36,000. Read his story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves targets Motability scheme in budget welfare cuts after social media campaign against 'free luxury cars'. Changes could affect 300,000 disabled users.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces the removal of high-end vehicles from the Motability scheme. Discover the full details and implications of this significant policy change.
Calls grow for the DWP to consider a mobility component for Attendance Allowance, granting pensioners access to the Motability Scheme. Discover the potential impact.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to remove £300m in tax relief from the Motability scheme, impacting car costs for disabled people. Learn the full details and implications.
The Motability scheme is removing premium brands like BMW and Mercedes to focus on British-built vehicles, aiming to support thousands of UK manufacturing jobs by 2035.
Campaigners warn Chancellor Rachel Reeves' potential VAT plans for the Motability scheme could add £3,000 to car costs, stripping freedom from disabled people. Read the latest.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces tough choices in autumn Budget with VAT, property taxes and pensions relief under review to address £22bn financial gap. Discover the potential changes.
Ride-sharing firm Bolt has launched a new bidding trial across nine UK cities and criticised a potential 20% VAT on fares. Discover how this affects drivers and passengers.