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Council Tax to Rise 5%: How to Cut Costs

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.

10 Million Pensioners to Pay Income Tax by 2030

New analysis reveals a tax threshold freeze extension could force 10 million UK pensioners to pay income tax by 2030. Discover the impact on your finances and what it means.

New HMRC Tax Rules for Self-Employed in 2026

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.

2024 Income Tax Shock: How Much More You Pay

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.

Labour rules out wealth tax under Rachel Reeves

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has definitively rejected implementing a wealth tax if Labour wins power, ruling out new taxes on property, pensions, or higher earners in a major pre-budget announcement.

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.

Reeves plans 'death tax' hikes and stealth Budget levies

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

Labour vows no income tax or NI rise in budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits to freezing income tax and National Insurance rates in Labour's inaugural budget, ruling out immediate tax increases despite economic pressures.

Reeves Declares War on Tax Dodgers with New Charge

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.

HMRC cracks down on side hustle tax evasion

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.

Swinney rules out Scottish income tax increases

SNP leader John Swinney makes significant commitment to Scottish taxpayers, pledging no further income tax increases while challenging Labour's economic plans ahead of Westminster election.

2024 Income Tax Changes: What You'll Really Pay

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.

Scots Face £6,500 Council Tax Hike in SNP Overhaul

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.

Reeves declares war on wealthy tax dodgers

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to target Britain's wealthiest tax evaders in radical HMRC overhaul, promising to recover £700m for public services while ruling out wealth tax for those paying their fair share.

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