tax

Labour’s private school tax raid ‘likely illegal’

Labour’s private school tax raid ‘likely illegal’

U.K.
William Turner

Jeremy Hyam KC, a human rights lawyer, said: “It is clearly arguable that if the state imposes VAT and removes [the] charitable ...

Keir Starmer lost the debate — but he’ll still win the UK election – POLITICO

Keir Starmer lost the debate — but he’ll still win the UK election – POLITICO

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Sophie Anderson

By the end, Sunak had probably “won” the encounter, though a snap poll afterwards suggested viewers felt it was 50-50. Either way, ...

Thousands of special needs children in Scotland to be hit by Labour’s VAT raid

Thousands of special needs children in Scotland to be hit by Labour’s VAT raid

U.K.
William Turner

Just 2pc of children in Scotland with support needs have a CSP – equivalent to 40 children, according to the Scottish Government’s ...

Sir Keir Starmer issues huge hint for Labour’s 2025 tax plans

Sir Keir Starmer issues huge hint for Labour’s 2025 tax plans

U.K.
William Turner

Sir Keir Starmer has hinted at what Labour could do with fuel duty if he wins the keys to No10. The Labour ...

HMRC warning as tax code ‘mistake’ could see you ‘receive a smaller’ salary

HMRC warning as tax code ‘mistake’ could see you ‘receive a smaller’ salary

World
Emily Foster

Analysts are urging taxpayers as a “costly mistake” from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) could result in workers’ salaries being slashed. Adam ...

Stamp duty slammed as ‘lose-lose tax’ as levy on shares ‘damaging’ UK economy

Stamp duty slammed as ‘lose-lose tax’ as levy on shares ‘damaging’ UK economy

Business
Robert Johnson

Stamp duty on shares has been slammed as a “lose-lose tax” which is discouraging investing, according to a recent survey. A recent ...

HMRC repays £42million in overpaid tax as pensioners ‘caught out’ by ‘archaic’ system

HMRC repays £42million in overpaid tax as pensioners ‘caught out’ by ‘archaic’ system

Business
Robert Johnson

HMRC has repaid more than £42million in pension tax overpayment refunds in the first quarter of 2024 after the incorrect amount of ...

Macron warns Europe ‘can die’ in alarmist speech on protectionism, geopolitical threats – POLITICO

Macron warns Europe ‘can die’ in alarmist speech on protectionism, geopolitical threats – POLITICO

World
Emily Foster

“Europe is mortal, it can die. It only depends on our choices,” he said in a highly-anticipated speech that echoed a landmark discourse he ...

My investment pot has swelled to £46,100 in eight years

My investment pot has swelled to £46,100 in eight years

Business
Robert Johnson

I’ve been making regular monthly investment contributions and reinvesting the dividend. I have paid £300 in each month for the past 97 ...

Premier League eyeing ABOLISHING points deductions and introducing an NBA-style ‘luxury tax’ over fears top stars will leave if rules restrict their pay

Premier League eyeing ABOLISHING points deductions and introducing an NBA-style ‘luxury tax’ over fears top stars will leave if rules restrict their pay

Sports
Olivia Martin

Everton and Nottingham Forest have breached Profit and Sustainability Rules Everton were deducted six points this season, while Forest were hit with ...