Andy Burnham's VAT cut saves EV drivers £17 per year
Andy Burnham's new VAT rule cuts home electricity VAT to 0%, saving EV drivers £17 per year. A Tesla Model Y owner would pay £335.16 annually instead of £352.80.
Category : Regulations
Cardiff parking levy plans labelled 'double tax' on drivers
Two major motoring organisations have questioned Cardiff council's plans to introduce a workplace parking levy, calling it a 'double tax' on drivers.
BT earnings dip 1% in quarter despite cost-cutting
BT reported a 1% dip in adjusted earnings to £2.01bn for the quarter to June 30, despite cost-cutting and fibre broadband investment, with shares falling 0.5%.
HMRC Repayment Charge for Child Benefit Over £80,000
Households claiming Child Benefit with an income of £80,000 or more must repay payments in full under HMRC rules for the 2026/27 tax year.
UK Gel Nail Ban: New TPO Restrictions Start August 2026
From August 15, new UK regulations ban the photoinitiator TPO in new gel nail products. Salons are switching to reformulated versions, and experts say clients need not worry.
Burnham Urged to Axe Reeves Car Tax Fee Saving £300
Andy Burnham has been told to scrap Rachel Reeves' electric car tax charge that could cost some drivers up to £300 per year, as industry leaders slam the policy.
New UK nail gel ban on TPO chemical starts August 2026
The UK will ban TPO in nail gels from August 2026 due to reclassification as a reproductive toxicant. Existing products can still be used until February 2027.
Burnham announces 20% business rates cut for pubs and venues
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England, funded by reviewing reliefs for vape shops and cracking down on online tax non-compliance.
GAME Collapses Into Administration With Debts of Almost £16m
GAME Retail entered administration with £15.8m liabilities, £12m owed to unsecured creditors. Standalone stores closed; brand continues online and in Frasers Group stores.
Trump strikes landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The US and Saudi Arabia have reached a landmark civil nuclear deal, allowing uranium enrichment, sparking non-proliferation concerns.
Burnham's VAT cut on electricity could reduce EV charging costs
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's VAT reduction on domestic electricity from 5% to 0% from October 1 could lower home EV charging costs to 1.52p per mile, but critics warn it widens inequality with public charging.
Burnham announces 20% rates cut for pubs and clubs
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England from April next year, saving the average pub around £1,100 annually.
40% tax rate to hit thousands more Brits and how to escape it
A rule change will drag over 31,000 more estates into inheritance tax by 2030, with 121,000 facing higher bills. Gifting allowances and surplus income rules can help mitigate the 40% tax hit.
UK households may get heating oil compensation after cancellations
The CMA found around 1,700 households faced cancelled heating oil orders, paying up to £350 extra. Suppliers agreed to compensate, but some have not signed up yet.
Stockport restaurant Pokusevskis to close after 22 years
Pokusevskis on Shaw Road will shut after 22 years, citing rental costs. Owner Carole Barton said she had 14 days to pay over £10,000.
Burnham slashes pub business rates 20%, saving £1,100
Andy Burnham's 20% business rates discount will save typical pub £1,100 annually from April 2026, applying to nearly 32,000 hospitality businesses in England.
Burnham announces 20% business rate cut for pubs and venues
Business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England will be cut by 20% from April next year, Downing Street has announced.
Andy Burnham Announces 20% Business Rates Cut for Pubs
Business rates will be cut by 20% for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England from April next year, saving a typical pub £1,100 annually.
Business rates cut 20% for pubs, clubs and venues
Business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will be cut by 20% from April next year, Downing Street has announced.
North East housing crisis: 43,000 households affected
43,000 households in North East are homeless or in unsuitable housing. Leaders approve plan for 15,000 affordable homes over decade, backed by £143m fund.
Runcorn bar pool hall retrospective planning
Halton Council opens consultation on retrospective plans to retain a bar, pool and darts hall at 25-26 Arkwright Road in Runcorn, seeking change of use from warehouse to leisure venue.
Tories, HMRC probe Farage over £5m gift
The Conservative Party and HMRC are investigating Nigel Farage over a £5m gift from a donor that may have breached tax and party funding rules.
Homeowner frustrated as neighbour demands fence replacement
A homeowner is frustrated after a neighbour demanded they replace a shared fence, but UK housing laws clarify who is legally responsible for garden fences.
Legal Rights Over Shared Garden Fence Disputes Explained
A homeowner seeks advice after a neighbour demands a shared fence replacement. Legal responsibilities depend on property deeds, boundary markings, and the Party Wall Act 1996.
Amazon tactics forced price hikes across internet, court documents allege
Internal emails and interviews describe how Amazon's practices drove up prices for competitors like Walmart and Target. Amazon denies price-fixing claims.
Trump defends 50% tariffs on Canada, says they need US
Donald Trump defends new 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, claiming Canada cannot survive without the US; Mark Carney says Canada is united.
Wetherspoons Issues Fourth Profit Warning in Seven Months
JD Wetherspoon has issued its fourth profit warning in seven months, blaming worse-than-expected sales and rising costs for food, workers, energy and property taxes.
Lloyd's Ex-Boss Breached Compliance Over Close Relationship
Lloyd's of London found former CEO John Neal breached compliance rules by failing to disclose a close relationship with a colleague, creating a perceived conflict of interest.
Stirling Durieshill mega-development advances with 40 council homes
Procurement has begun for 40 council homes in the Durieshill mega-development near Stirling, with ground broken in February.
Dunelm runner reduced to £49.75, shoppers love it
Dunelm's Traditional Patchwork Chenille Stair Runner is reduced from £199 to £49.75, with shoppers saying it gives stairs a 'new lease of life'.
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