The average cost of a full-time nursery place for a child under two dropped from £305 a week to £149 between 2024 and 2026, according to a survey by Coram, because of the rollout of more free childcare from 2024. But for parents that are not eligible, the cost was £372 a week. The authors
Kim Hendry, of the PCS, told The Telegraph: “The proposed increase to four days a week in the office, with fewer than four working days’ notice, would have placed unnecessary and unfair pressure on our members.” She added that the union would “consider all the tools” including industrial action. The Conservatives argued Labour’s row with
The number of savers facing a tax bill of over £2,000 has quadrupled in four years, with more than half a million expected to owe HMRC in 2026-27. More than 100,000 could be hit with bills exceeding £10,000, according to tax office figures obtained by Paragon Bank. That’s up from just 28,000 in 2022-23. So
The tax rates applied to savings income will increase by two percentage points from April 2027. 12:15, 08 Sep 2026Updated 12:16, 08 Sep 2026 The tax rates applied to savings income will increase by two percentage points from April 2027.(Image: Getty ) Savers are being urged to prepare for changes next year that will increase
A bereaved man says he has been hit with a “death tax” after inheriting his mother’s home. Phil Bond, 68, lost his mother, Eunice, 91, in May and inherited her house in Cardiff, alongside his brother. Soon after her death, they received a council tax bill that included a charge for “premium furnished and no-one
A former council leader has spoken out to defend his administration’s decision to freeze council tax “during a time of austerity”. An independent report into Shropshire Council’s dire financial situation claimed the legacy impact of historic council tax freezes was one of the reasons why the authority was struggling to balance its books. The council
You could save a lot of tax if you make the most of the allowances that apply Martin Lewis has explained some tax rules(Image: ITV) Martin Lewis has explained the fine details of how a key tax-free allowance works. There is a particular two-word term you may want to read up on. The financial expert
David Threlkeld Where a farm or other rural business provides accommodation for its workers, it is important to be aware of the tax issues that can arise. Historically, most staff accommodation qualified as a tax-free benefit-in-kind, but this is not always the case, and care needs to be taken to ensure the correct treatment is
Freelancers, sole traders and landlords are using artificial intelligence (AI) to help with their self-assessment tax returns – and use is expected to grow. A 2026 survey conducted by Starling Bank found that one in five sole traders use AI for tax and accounting support. Alongside this, a quarter have used an AI platform for
Half of vapers have no idea the rules are changing Neil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle) 11:48, 04 Sep 2026Updated 11:50, 04 Sep 2026 Vaping is set to become more expensive The cost of vaping will rise by nearly £300 a year when a new tax law comes into force next month. Vaping Products