Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny after appearing to water down a key Labour manifesto promise not to raise major taxes, signalling a major shift in economic policy ahead of the general election.
Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering applying National Insurance to rental income in a major tax overhaul targeting landlords, as Labour seeks to fill a £50bn spending gap. The controversial move could reshape the UK's buy-to-let market.
Turkish police have conducted a major raid on Istanbul's historic Grand Bazaar, arresting 30 suspects and confiscating diamonds, gold, and luxury watches worth millions in a crackdown on alleged smuggling and fraud.
Angela Rayner's supporters have launched a fierce rebuke against James Cleverly, dismissing his accusations of a past council tax avoidance as a 'desperate smear'. The spat threatens to derail the political truce on second homes.
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's planned VAT overhaul for private schools could trigger a devastating chain reaction, costing the hospitality sector more than 50% of its job losses and hitting family budgets hard.
Labour's Deputy Leader, Angela Rayner, faces intense scrutiny over the sale of a council house and allegations of tax avoidance. This exclusive investigation examines the claims, the political fallout, and the unanswered questions on her property dealings
Exclusive details emerge as a neighbour of former Trump security adviser John Bolton witnesses an unexpected FBI raid on his Maryland home, calling it 'karma' for his past actions.
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes her opening move by ending VAT exemption for private schools, a key Labour pledge to fund state education. The Treasury confirms the change will proceed despite sector warnings.
Explosive report reveals Labour's radical blueprint for a new Great British Wealth Tax, targeting pensions, properties, and inheritances. Full analysis inside.
Business leaders sound the alarm as Labour's planned increase to the National Living Wage is branded an 'inflation tax' that could cripple SMEs and force price hikes across the UK.
Exclusive: A new report reveals sixth forms are bracing for a fierce battle for students as Labour's plan to add VAT to private school fees threatens to drive an exodus back into the state sector, creating a funding and capacity crisis.
In a significant pre-election promise, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has explicitly committed to not extending VAT to private school fees, offering certainty to families and the education sector.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers raising VAT rates to address the UK's fiscal challenges and stimulate economic growth, sparking debate among policymakers.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves criticises the government's VAT cut for hospitality, arguing it unfairly benefits large chains over small businesses.
HMRC is tightening the screws on VAT fraud with new enforcement measures. Find out how this could impact your business and what steps you need to take to stay compliant.
New Making Tax Digital rules from HMRC will require businesses to keep digital records and submit VAT returns via software. Here’s how it affects you.
HMRC's Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative is rolling out new requirements for businesses and landlords. Here’s what you need to know about deadlines, penalties, and how to prepare.
Labour leader Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure from business leaders to abolish the controversial tourist tax, which they claim is harming the UK's retail and hospitality sectors.
Labour's proposed VAT on private school fees sparks backlash as affluent families exploit loopholes, leaving state schools to bear the brunt.
UK shoppers have spent a staggering £742 million on tax-free purchases in Europe since Brexit, with France and Italy being top destinations.
Labour's Rachel Reeves is under pressure to introduce VAT on private healthcare, with ex-leader Neil Kinnock supporting the move to generate billions for the NHS.
Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves faces calls to slap VAT on private school fees, a move that could generate £1.7bn for state schools. Critics warn of potential fallout, including increased demand on public education.
A leading independent school has announced its sudden closure, citing financial pressures exacerbated by Labour's proposed VAT on private school fees.
A fraudster who swindled £1.2 million in VAT and spent it on extravagant hotel stays in Dubai and London, as well as a £19,000 birthday bash, has been jailed.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces backlash as experts warn her proposed tax hikes could devastate businesses and lead to widespread job losses across the UK.
Government officials are debating the removal of the tourist tax to attract more international visitors and stimulate economic growth after Brexit.
Luxury fashion brand Burberry is under fire for lobbying the UK government to end VAT-free shopping for tourists, a move critics say could harm London's retail sector.
Tom Utley debunks the myth that private schools are only for the wealthy elite, revealing how Labour's VAT plans could hurt hardworking families.
A university professor in California was detained by ICE during a raid on a cannabis farm, sparking outrage and raising questions about immigration enforcement priorities.
A US citizen was mistakenly detained during an ICE raid on a suspected illegal marijuana farm, sparking outrage and raising questions about enforcement tactics.