UK taxes7 days agoUK taxpayers no longer own NatWest - but 17 years on, are banks safer from collapse?The last shares have been sold from the RBS bailout during the financial crisis. But, with banks facing fresh risks today, has enough changed?7 days agoBBC InDepth24 May 2025There is an alternative, Labour MPs tell ReevesSome MPs are calling on the chancellor to raise taxes on the wealthy instead of cutting welfare.24 May 2025Politics22 May 2025How much money does the UK government borrow, and does it matter?The state borrows to fund day-to-day spending as well as long-term infrastructure projects.22 May 2025Business15 May 2025National Insurance rise compensation 'disappointing'The finance secretary said the £339m funding from the Treasury was short of the £700m needed to plug gaps in Scotland's public purse.15 May 2025Scotland Politics15 May 2025Why was VAT added to private school fees?The government says "every single penny" raised by the policy will be spent on state schools.15 May 2025Family & Education6 Apr 2025Carers and pensioners boosted as new tax year startsThe state pension has risen by 4.1% and carers can work more hours will keeping a key benefit.6 Apr 2025Business4 Apr 2025What is National Insurance and how is it changing?The amount of National Insurance (NI) paid by employers will rise on 6 April.4 Apr 2025Business27 Mar 2025Why Rachel Reeves may have to raise UK taxes in OctoberThe chancellor is on track to meet her own fiscal rules, so why is there talk of tax rises in the autumn?27 Mar 2025Business19 Mar 2025PM faces calls to exempt hospices from tax risesThe NHS will be shielded from April's tax rise but this does not cover private hospices, care homes and pharmacies.19 Mar 2025Politics12345...20
