New VAT rules for taxis and private hire start today
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.
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.
Frustrated by long NHS waits, Brits are turning to private scanning services like Scan.com for faster health checks. Prices start at £300, with no GP referral needed. Learn how people are taking control of their wellbeing.
Tatyana Remley, convicted of hiring hitmen to kill her husband, has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in San Diego. Read the full story of her turbulent life and the failed Valitar show.
Soaring numbers of UK cancer patients are using savings or private insurance for chemotherapy due to NHS waiting lists. New data reveals an alarming trend as key NHS cancer targets are missed. Read the full investigation.
Private parking firms issued a record 15.9 million tickets last year, costing drivers up to £4.4m daily. A long-awaited Code of Practice is delayed, as firms face accusations of unfair practices.
The Bank of England launches a major stress test on private credit and equity firms, aiming to assess risks to UK financial stability. Discover the implications for the £8.2tn market.
Car-sharing giant Zipcar proposes ceasing UK operations, halting new bookings beyond 31 December 2025. Over 650,000 members affected. Full story on the potential closure.
Car hire firm Zipcar is shutting down its UK business. Bookings are suspended beyond Dec 31, 2025. Find out what this means for members and staff.
Car hire firm Zipcar is consulting on closing its UK business, suspending all bookings beyond 31 December. Over 650,000 members are affected. Read the latest developments.
Car hire giant Zipcar is in consultation to close its UK operations, affecting over 650,000 members. No new bookings are allowed beyond 31 December 2025. Read the latest.
Lindsay Shiver, awaiting trial for allegedly plotting her husband's murder, asks a Bahamian court to remove her GPS ankle monitor. She claims it hinders her modelling career and family life. Read the latest developments.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers major Budget with minimum wage boost, rail fare freeze and potential two-child benefit limit scrapping. Full analysis of Wednesday's announcements.
Anna Hughes of Flight Free UK reveals the shocking tax break for airlines, making flights cheaper than trains despite being the most environmentally damaging transport. Act now for fairer travel taxes.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her first Budget with a freeze on income tax thresholds, a new electric vehicle tax, and a rail fare freeze. Discover the key measures impacting your finances.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to 'grip cost of living' in Budget with rail fare freeze and expected tax hikes. Key measures revealed ahead of November 26 statement.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to 'grip cost of living' in Budget with rail fare freeze and tax changes. Key announcements expected on November 26.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges action on the cost of living in her Budget, with a rail fare freeze and expected tax rises. Will it ease the pressure on families?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves freezes rail fares in the Budget, saving passengers £600 million. A major victory for commuters amid the cost of living crisis. Read the full story.
Millions of rail passengers in England will see fares frozen in 2026 as part of the government's budget plans. Find out how this decision affects your travel costs.
Millions of UK rail passengers to save money as government confirms first fare freeze in three decades, part of the new Great British Railways plan.
The Government announces a historic rail fare freeze, saving commuters hundreds of pounds. Part of plans for a publicly owned Great British Railways. Read the full details.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves freezes rail fares to ease the cost of living, saving commuters up to £315 annually. The move comes amid speculation over upcoming tax rises in the Budget.
The UK government confirms an unprecedented rail fare freeze, saving commuters on expensive routes over £300 annually. Part of a wider plan for a modernised, publicly-owned Great British Railways.
Renowned surgeon Fares Haddad sues Jack Barclay Ltd for £78,000 after his Bentley was stolen without an active tracker. Discover the legal battle over who was responsible for the subscription.
Top surgeon Fares Haddad, who operated on Harry Kane, is suing Jack Barclay Ltd for £78,643 after his Bentley was stolen and insurers refused to pay due to an inactive tracker. Discover the legal battle details.
New research reveals flying domestically in Britain often costs less than train travel, despite higher environmental impact. Discover the surprising reasons behind this pricing paradox.
Travel expert Simon Calder reveals how 'splitting tickets' can dramatically cut rail fares for festive journeys. Discover this simple hack to save money on your Christmas travel.
Stansted Airport station will finally accept contactless payments from December 14, saving thousands of London travellers from unfair £100 penalty fares. Discover the full list of upgraded stations.
Channel Islands carrier Blue Airlines ceases trading, grounding all flights. Thousands of passengers affected. Find out about refunds and new rescue fares from Loganair.