Unseasonal birdsong sparks climate debate in UK
Mild UK winters trigger unusual December birdsong from skylarks and thrushes. Is it a charming natural event or a stark climate crisis warning? Read the analysis.
Mild UK winters trigger unusual December birdsong from skylarks and thrushes. Is it a charming natural event or a stark climate crisis warning? Read the analysis.
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyse the defining political events of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Listen to the Politics Weekly UK podcast now.
New analysis reveals London house prices fell nearly 2% in a month after the budget, with Kensington & Chelsea losing £237k annually. Discover the UK's property winners and losers.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses report of 1,000 monthly oil and gas job losses, drawing furious backlash from industry leaders who accuse her of being 'in total denial'. Read the full story.
Millions of UK drivers could be eligible for a 100% Vehicle Excise Duty exemption. Discover if you qualify for zero car tax and see the full list of criteria, including disability benefits and classic cars.
HMRC repaid £48.5m to pension savers hit by emergency tax. Check if your tax code ends in 'M1' and learn how to claim your average £3,539 refund now.
Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski discusses the party's unprecedented growth, its core policies, and the challenge of translating support into parliamentary seats. Discover the strategy for a greener Britain.
Millions face a 5% council tax hike next year, adding £114 to typical bills. Discover actionable ways to reduce your payments and challenge your band.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends income tax threshold freeze to 2031, dragging over a million pensioners into the tax net. Discover the full impact on retirees and working people.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a 2% tax rise on property, savings and dividend income in her second Budget, targeting fairness. Discover the full details.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to introduce a new council tax surcharge on hundreds of thousands of homes in England, aiming to raise £600m. Discover how this 'mansion tax' could impact you.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to introduce a new levy on high-value homes and extend income tax threshold freezes in the November Budget. Discover the full details and economic impact.
Self-employed workers and landlords earning over £50,000 must prepare for HMRC's Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, requiring quarterly digital updates from April 2026. Learn how to adapt.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons income tax rise but targets £20-30bn through threshold freezes, EV charges & gambling taxes. Full budget breakdown inside.
The 2024 general election produced Britain's most disproportionate result ever, with 57.8% of voters unrepresented. Discover why experts say proportional representation is now crucial.
Millions of UK workers face higher income tax bills from April 2024 as frozen thresholds drag more earners into higher brackets. Our comprehensive guide reveals exactly how much extra you'll pay.
Shocking investigation reveals millions of British households may have overpaid council tax and could be entitled to refunds worth thousands. Find out if you're affected and how to claim.
HMRC is sitting on £1.5 billion in unclaimed tax refunds - discover if you're among the millions owed money and how to claim your cash before it's too late.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has definitively rejected implementing a wealth tax if Labour wins power, ruling out new taxes on property, pensions, or higher earners in a major pre-budget announcement.
HMRC launches new digital reporting requirements for online sellers using platforms like Vinted and Depop. Find out if you need to complete a tax return and avoid potential penalties.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing a blizzard of tax increases targeting wealthy estates and middle earners, with inheritance tax reforms and capital gains adjustments on the table. Meanwhile, horse racing escapes gambling reforms in what critics call
Exclusive analysis reveals the crushing lifetime tax burden awaiting British families as Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over Labour's fiscal plans and economic transparency.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils bold plan to target non-doms and private equity with new tax measures to fund public services, as Labour positions itself as party of fiscal responsibility.
Millions of Brits face imminent HMRC deadline with just hours remaining to file self-assessment tax returns or risk substantial penalties. Essential guide to avoiding fines.
BBC money expert reveals HMRC's new powers to track your side income from online platforms. Discover what you need to declare and how to avoid penalties in our essential guide.
Millions of UK workers face significant income tax changes from April 2024. Our comprehensive guide breaks down exactly how the new tax rates and thresholds will impact your take-home pay.
Thousands of UK workers receive unexpected tax demands from HMRC after BBC expert reveals widespread coding errors affecting pensions and multiple jobs.
Exclusive: Ministers are reportedly weighing a controversial tax deduction scheme that would reward property owners for clearing buildings, sparking fierce debate among industry experts and environmentalists.
UK housing market faces uncertainty as Housing Secretary Michael Gove repeatedly refuses to rule out new property tax in upcoming Budget, sparking concerns among homeowners and industry experts.
Homeowners across Scotland brace for financial blow as SNP government plans radical council tax overhaul that could see bills increase by up to £6,500 annually under controversial new property valuation system.