Taxes

Could this help, or damage the hospitality sector? Whether you call in a “visitor levy” or a “tourism tax”, an extra charge for overnight stays is not uncommon anymore. Many major tourism destinations have already implemented similar rules in this modern day of travelling. New York, Prague, Milan, and even Edinburgh, have all already imposed […]

3 weeks ago

According to the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, the government is on track to miss their own target. Taxes ‘must rise’ in Autumn to cover spending gap, think tank warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves. According to the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (Niesr), the government is on track to miss their own […]

1 year ago

Pay day can’t come soon enough Millions of Brits are set to see more money going into their account on pay day this week following changes made to the workers’ National Insurance (NI) contributions. It is estimated that around 30 million workers will be able to keep more of their wages this month thanks to […]

4 years ago

Ah yes, just what we need during a global pandemic and economic crisis: a £200m yacht In yet another mawkish ode to the Royal Family, a new yacht is set to be constructed in memory of the late Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. Reports suggest it will cost £200 million to build. A £200m yacht. […]

5 years ago

The renovation saw five properties turned into one Renovations to the home of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have ended up costing taxpayers more than £2 million. Frogmore Cottage in Windsor was renovated from five separate properties into one single property, at a cost of £2.4m, according to royal accounts. “The works started on-site in […]

7 years ago

A new tax year never felt so sexy

9 years ago