tax

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

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

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

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

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 ...

HMRC helpline U-turn slammed for not ‘addressing issues’ as taxpayers hit by ‘perfect storm’

Business
Robert Johnson

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has been slammed for not “addressing wider issues” impacting taxpayers across the country following a recent U-turn. ...

How Britain’s ‘revolutionary’ benefit left taxpayers with an £11bn fraud bill

Business
Robert Johnson

The DWP’s report said: “Claimants are required to declare evidence to the Universal Credit service and are directed to keep the evidence.  ...

HMRC to close phone lines every summer

Business
Robert Johnson

This trial was highly criticised by accountancy bodies and MPs, with the Treasury Select Committee last year grilling HMRC on the decision ...

Energy crisis continues as ‘boiler tax’ postponed by a year with cost expected to rise to £200

Business
Robert Johnson

The so-called “boiler tax” has been postponed ahead of its launch amid concern the levy could rise to £200 by 2025. Boiler ...

Shameful scenes as stage 4 cancer sufferer is evicted from her own home by army of High Court Enforcement officers

Entertainment
James Parker

By Matt Strudwick and Suzanna King 16:01 08 Mar 2024, updated 17:16 08 Mar 2024 Share or comment on this article: A ...