tax

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...