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Victoria Richards invites Independent Women readers to vote in this week's poll on the 'superflu'. Join the debate, see live results, and subscribe to the free newsletter for more insights.
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.
Ira Sachs' film 'Peter Hujar's Day' tops the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Award nominations with five nods. Discover the full list of contenders and key facts about the ceremony.
Carey Mulligan dazzled on the pink carpet at the 2025 British Independent Film Awards in London. Discover all the winners and stunning fashion moments from the prestigious ceremony celebrating UK filmmaking talent.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a 2% tax rise on property, savings and dividend income in her second Budget, targeting fairness. Discover the full details.
John Wright, 54, was dismissed from prestigious Marlborough College for alleged inappropriate comments made during a school exchange trip. The physics teacher later took his own life, leaving his family devastated and raising serious questions about safeg
Private school leaders call for nuance over a blanket mobile phone ban in schools, arguing for community-specific policies and digital education. Read their full stance.
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.
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.
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.
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 announces sweeping tax increases on private schools, vaping, and non-doms in her debut Budget, warning of 'tough decisions' to fix Britain's economic challenges.
The British Independent Film Awards nominations are out with unexpected frontrunners challenging established favourites. Discover which films and performances made the cut in this year's most exciting race for independent cinema glory.
The British Independent Film Awards unveils its 2025 nominations with intimate dramas 'My Father's Shadow' and 'Pillion' dominating the shortlist, celebrating the best of UK cinematic talent.
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.
Millions of Brits face imminent HMRC deadline with just hours remaining to file self-assessment tax returns or risk substantial penalties. Essential guide to avoiding fines.
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.
A Texas school district is embroiled in a discrimination lawsuit after implementing a disciplinary policy that allegedly targets and isolates Black students in separate classrooms.
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.
Thousands of UK workers receive unexpected tax demands from HMRC after BBC expert reveals widespread coding errors affecting pensions and multiple jobs.
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.
As Labour prepares for government, experts argue that taxing wealth through mansion levies and council tax reforms could be the key to solving Britain's fiscal crisis without punishing ordinary workers.