Andy Burnham faces pressure on council tax as two thirds of Brits brand system unfair
EXCLUSIVE: Reducing or replacing council tax was the second most popular measure (34%) to ease pressure on household – just behind cutting energy
Tax
Tax
Council tax should be replaced with new property levy, Burnham told
Andy Burnham is “absolutely persuadable” that council tax reform can be outlined in this year’s Budget, Labour MPs believe. MPs in Burnham’s power
Tax
HMRC could raid your bank account for tax debt under new powers with deadline this week
Under current rules, the tax office can apply to take money directly out of the bank accounts of people who owe more than
Energy
A new energy scheme gives Australians three hours of free power a day – but there could be an expensive catch | Renewable energy
A government energy deal that promised three free hours of power to houses without solar panels carries higher charges that make it an
Wealth Management
Wells Fargo Lures Advisers With Independent Model
The latest recruiting push is focused on attracting so-called independent advisers, those who aren’t full-time employees of the bank but use its infrastructure.
Tax
Capital gains tax haul soars as 181,000 more investors pay up
For the first time, HMRC also released data on the profits of cryptocurrency investors. In 2024-25, 17,600 investors declared £1.38bn of crypto asset
Insurance
Life insurance vs income protection vs critical illness – which is actually worth buying?
Protecting your family and household income against some of life’s financial disasters is important. But working out which type of insurance you need
Investments
Transact Media Group expands beyond media with new products and strategic investments
Transact Media Group (TMG) is entering its next phase of growth with the launch of new products, strategic investments in Bank Media Network
Wealth Management
Health is more than hospitals and clinics
Dear Editor, The response to interviews conducted by Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton on masturbation by your letter writer P Chin
Wealth Management
DCCI urges businesses to adopt automated revenue management, digital services
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Taskeen Ahmed today 27 (August) urged businesses to effectively use the government’s automated revenue management