Private parking tickets hit record 15.9 million
Private parking firms issued a record 15.9 million tickets last year, costing drivers up to £4.4m daily. A long-awaited Code of Practice is delayed, as firms face accusations of unfair practices.
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Morrisons loses £17m VAT fight on rotisserie chickens
The High Court rules Morrisons must pay £17m in VAT on its rotisserie chickens, rejecting claims they are eaten cold. The ruling impacts pricing and consumer costs. Read the full story.
DWP responds to Motability wheelchair user concerns
The DWP has assured wheelchair users that tax changes will not impact substantially adapted vehicles. Concerns arose after premium brands were axed from the Motability scheme. Read the full update.
Govt misses teacher recruitment target by 12%
Official figures reveal the Government recruited only 88% of its secondary teacher target for 2025/26, despite a VAT raid on private schools intended to fund 6,500 new state teachers. Read the full analysis.
BoE to stress test private credit and equity firms
The Bank of England launches a major stress test on private credit and equity firms, aiming to assess risks to UK financial stability. Discover the implications for the £8.2tn market.
Zipcar may close UK business, suspends bookings
Car-sharing giant Zipcar proposes ceasing UK operations, halting new bookings beyond 31 December 2025. Over 650,000 members affected. Full story on the potential closure.
Zipcar to end UK car hire operations this year
Car hire firm Zipcar is shutting down its UK business. Bookings are suspended beyond Dec 31, 2025. Find out what this means for members and staff.
Zipcar UK closure consultation after 31 Dec booking halt
Car hire firm Zipcar is consulting on closing its UK business, suspending all bookings beyond 31 December. Over 650,000 members are affected. Read the latest developments.
Zipcar Considers Shutting UK Business, Suspends Bookings
Car hire giant Zipcar is in consultation to close its UK operations, affecting over 650,000 members. No new bookings are allowed beyond 31 December 2025. Read the latest.
Housewife Lindsay Shiver wants 'embarrassing' GPS tag removed
Lindsay Shiver, awaiting trial for allegedly plotting her husband's murder, asks a Bahamian court to remove her GPS ankle monitor. She claims it hinders her modelling career and family life. Read the latest developments.
Cumbria school faces closure after Labour VAT hike
Hunter Hall, a picturesque prep school in Cumbria, will close before Christmas unless it raises £180,000 in emergency funding, blaming Labour's VAT on school fees for a pupil exodus.
Germany confirms 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars
Germany confirms 2035 ban on new petrol cars after EU agreement. UK motorists face implications as Europe accelerates electric vehicle transition. Read analysis.
Bolt criticises 'taxi tax' and trials new bidding feature
Ride-sharing firm Bolt has launched a new bidding trial across nine UK cities and criticised a potential 20% VAT on fares. Discover how this affects drivers and passengers.
Taxi Tax Threat: Fares Could Soar by 15%
Plans for a 20% VAT on private hire vehicles could hike Uber and cab fares by over 15%, hitting vulnerable passengers hardest. Read the industry's urgent plea to the Chancellor.
Cousin hired to kill teen who reported sex attack
Lenard White faces life sentences after ordering his cousin to murder 17-year-old Isabella Scavelli, who reported his sexual assault. Read the shocking details.
Labour to impose VAT on private school fees
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.
Love Island Star Slams Labour's 'Dangerous' Taxi Tax
Former Love Island contestant Shaughna Phillips launches scathing attack on Rachel Reeves' proposed VAT hike for private hire vehicles, warning it threatens women's safety and will hit low-income families hardest.
British Army's Ajax Vehicles Deemed Unfit for Deployment
Exclusive investigation reveals the British Army's flagship Ajax fighting vehicles remain unfit for frontline deployment despite £4bn investment, with ongoing vibration and noise issues endangering crew safety.
UK Electric Vehicle Sales Hit Record High in February
New figures reveal electric vehicle adoption is charging ahead in Britain, with EVs now capturing their largest-ever market share while traditional petrol and diesel sales decline.
Reeves refuses to rule out Labour tax rises
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves declines to guarantee no tax increases under Labour, while pledging to scrap non-dom status and impose VAT on private school fees in exclusive economic policy preview.
Labour plans VAT on private school fees
Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves announces plans to strip private schools of their tax exemptions, adding VAT and business rates in major education funding shake-up.
Florida Doctor's Shocking Murder Plot Against Wife Exposed
Shocking court documents reveal Florida physician Dr Steven Schwartz's alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting his estranged wife Rebecca, exposing a web of domestic violence and deception that stunned their community.
ESPN's Ryan Clark sparks fury with political LSU comments
Sports analyst Ryan Clark faces intense backlash after controversial social media attack on Governor Jeff Landry regarding LSU football hiring process, drawing criticism from political commentators.
Warning: Hidden charges in cheap car hire deals exposed
British tourists are being hit with unexpected charges as cheap car rental deals turn into financial nightmares. Discover the hidden costs and how to protect yourself from rental scams.
Labour to tax private school fees with VAT in first budget
Sir Keir Starmer declares Labour will add VAT to private school fees in first budget, sparking fierce political battle with Conservatives over education funding and tax policy.
FAA probes near-collisions involving Trump's private jet
Exclusive: Federal Aviation Administration probes two serious air incidents involving Donald Trump's private aircraft at major US airports, raising aviation safety concerns.
Kia PV5 Electric Van Shatters Records with 10,000 Pre-Orders
Kia's groundbreaking modular electric van, the PV5, achieves record-breaking pre-orders, signalling massive commercial interest in flexible electric transport solutions for UK businesses.
Guardian hires Michelle R. Smith as Senior Science Reporter
The Guardian US expands its investigative science coverage with the strategic hire of Michelle R. Smith, a renowned journalist with proven expertise in public health and environmental investigations.
Nissan partners with BYD to avoid EU emissions penalties
In a stunning industry move, Nissan has partnered with Chinese EV giant BYD to avoid billions in EU carbon penalties, reshaping the electric vehicle landscape and raising questions about Western automakers' survival strategies.
Labour to scrap Ofsted and tax private schools
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical education reforms including Ofsted replacement and VAT on private schools to fund state education boost.
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