UK taxes25 Jun 2026Argyll and Bute Council to launch consultation on visitor levyThe new survey comes less than a year after the council halted plans for a similar tax on overnight stays.25 Jun 202624 Jun 2026Council tax debt rises to £9bn but here's how you can get helpNew figures show billions of pounds is owed to councils but the government has plans to reform the system.24 Jun 202610 Jun 2026UK pint prices up 36% since last World Cup – here's whyUK pint prices are up 36% since the last World Cup. We look at why beer now costs so much more.10 Jun 202622 May 2026How much money does the UK government borrow, and why does it matter?The UK government borrows to fund day-to-day spending as well as long-term infrastructure projects.22 May 202614 May 2026HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errorsQuantexa, a financial data platform, won the £175m contract to spot fraud and tax return errors.14 May 202623 Apr 2026AI is already leading to fewer jobs for young people, says SunakThe former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified. 23 Apr 202631 Mar 2026From water to council tax: How the bill rises (and one drop) affect youA string of bill increases have taken effect but minimum wage and benefit rises will help some to pay them.31 Mar 202623 Mar 2026Call to cancel threat of prison for council tax non-paymentDebt charity StepChange says there are clear differences between councils when chasing unpaid tax.23 Mar 202614 Feb 2026Are families being priced out of restaurants?The restaurant industry says it is facing a double whammy - rising costs and customers with less money.14 Feb 2026...
