China ends a 30-year tax exemption on contraceptives, imposing a 13% VAT from 1 January. This 'carrot-and-stick' approach aims to boost the birth rate, but experts doubt its effectiveness. Explore the policy shift and public reaction.
A High Court ruling means Morrisons faces a £17m tax bill after judges decided its rotisserie chickens are subject to the 20% 'pasty tax'. The supermarket argued most are eaten cold.
Exclusive data reveals deep business pessimism after the Autumn Budget, with price hikes and job cuts expected. Read the full analysis from ICAEW.
Experts demand new rules to equalise VAT on electric vehicle charging, ending the penalty for those without private driveways. Discover the push for fairer EV costs.
The UK's Autumn Budget offers little relief for the struggling hospitality sector, with no VAT cuts and a business rates reduction described as 'too little, too late'. Industry leaders fear widespread closures.
Bolt criticises a proposed 20% VAT on taxi fares as 'harmful', launching a new feature letting drivers set prices. The trial shows drivers earning 25% more.
London cabbies demand Chancellor Rachel Reeves close a VAT loophole they say gives Uber an unfair advantage. Could the Budget raise £1bn? Read the full story.
UK hospitality leaders issue urgent plea for government support ahead of crucial Budget, warning of mass closures and job losses without immediate action on business rates and VAT.
Burberry bosses call on Rachel Reeves to revive VAT-free shopping for tourists in the autumn budget, arguing it would boost the UK economy and luxury retail sector.
A new poll reveals nearly 11,000 UK pubs fear closure within a year as publicans plead for VAT cuts and support in the upcoming Budget. Will the Chancellor act?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure as Conservative MPs demand her resignation if she breaks Labour's manifesto pledge and increases income tax, National Insurance, or VAT.
Chancellor's plan to slash VAT on electricity faces criticism as analysts warn it could fuel inflation and fail to target those most in need. Discover why energy experts are sounding the alarm.
The UK Supreme Court has delivered a landmark verdict requiring NHS hospitals to pay VAT on patient and visitor parking fees, dealing a significant financial blow to the health service amid ongoing budget pressures.