VAT

Energy bills already make for sombre reading and there's no happy ending on the horizon.

Households warned to brace for energy shock as price cap rises again

John Healey’s first Budget will be a key indication of the Burnham premiership’s direction (Picture: Betty Laura Zapata/PA Wire)

John Healey needs to find some carrots for housing sector

James Paterson wants UK and Scottish governments to simplify tax law

Tax complexity risks stifling Scotland’s growth

The Scottish Beer and Pub Association said 62 pubs closed during the first nine months of 2026

Call for action as a pub closes every five days in Scotland

Fernhill School was among those affected by the VAT change

Independent schools counting the costs of rising VAT

The Scottish Licensed Trade Association has seen a dip in sales because of weight loss drugs.

How weight-loss drugs are impacting the Scottish pub trade

Scientists have warned about potential risks linked to vanillin, a common flavouring chemical used in e-cigarette liquids.

Directors banned over £15m tax evasion plot involving Chinese vapes

Vaping Products Duty will tax e-liquid at a flat rate of 22p per millilitre plus 20 per cent VAT

The cost of vaping to rise when new tax law comes in

Glasgow property auction specialist on track to hit £3 million

Glasgow University

Readers' Letters: All SNP successfully delivers for Scotland is Groundhog Day

Buchanan Street in Glasgow's city centre. PIC: John Linton/PA Wire

Exclusive Half of Scots cut back on spending and leisure activities

Pupils in the library at Glenalmond in Perthshire

Exclusive Three heads exit top independent school after Qatari-funded takeover

Anas Sarwa is heading to the House of Lords to take up a ministerial post at the revamped Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, headed by Jonathan Reynolds (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Readers’ Letters: Are there really two Anas Sarwars?

A platform in the North Sea, around 100 miles east of Aberdeen

Burnham pressed to urgently back new North Sea drilling

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham announces £850m VAT cut on energy bills

Andy Burnham’s government may target assets, homes and investments to raise revenue (Picture: Nigel French/PA Wire)

Andy Burnham’s coronation is bad news for homeowners

The 5 per cent VAT rate applies to family tickets at theme parks and other attractions (Picture: stock,adobe.com)

The ‘Great British Summer’ VAT cut comes at a cost

Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth, pictured with First Minister John Swinney, says the SNP government's approach to tax is based on fairness (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: SNP 'mansion tax' would be punishing for little benefit

The entry-level Titan has been designed with the ‘business user’ in mind, so expect to see this model as a real workhorse. The more upmarket Barbarian is more for your ‘weekend-warrior’ type of buyers who will use it more as a lifestyle mode of transport

Mitsubishi L200 review: Back in the UK – and better than ever

How the cost of living is affecting Scottish fish and chip shops

John Swinney, speaking at First Minister's Questions

SNP in HMRC talks over potential fraud from Murrell’s embezzled loot

Scotland is fortunate to be one of the most beautiful countries in the world: the sun sets over The Old Man Of Storr on Skye (Picture: Dan Kitwood)

High VAT on Scotland's hotels making it hard to compete with Europe Stuart Beaufoy

Vapers are about to be hit by a new tax (Picture: Joel Saget)

As extortionate vaping tax looms, am I about to join Angela and quit? Janet Christie

Dean and Tasso outside Haar in St Andrews (Pic: Submitted)

Scottish chefs shine spotlight on VAT cut with 'funfair restaurants'

M&D’s in Motherwell

Summer attractions VAT cut may spark 'bumper' season for high streets

Nemesis Reborn has returned as one of Alton Towers’ headline thrill rides after its major rebuild

Summer VAT move could cut family attraction costs

A planned increase in fuel duty has also been postponed

UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions amid fuel price rise

The Iran oil crisis has cost UK drivers £2 billion through higher fuel prices

Iran oil crisis costs UK drivers £2 billion through higher fuel prices

Energy bills are set to rise

Energy bills predicted to surge by nearly £300 a year from July

Prestigious international school could close over falling roll

Bainsford Parish Church in Falkirk closed last year. Pic: Michael Gillen.

Exclusive SNP Government 'had year to prepare' for church upkeep fund changes

The 14th on the Old Course at Trump International Golf Links is one of the most dramatic holes in Scotland

Two top courses teed up in 2026 Aberdeen Golf Links Pro Am

Bainsford Parish Church in Falkirk closed last year. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Exclusive SNP and Labour Governments in row over church upkeep funding

Andrea Manson owed more than £170,000 to HMRC.

Councillor banned as company director over £170,000 unpaid taxes

Scots chef slashes customer bills to show crippling impact of VAT

Innerleithen could soon have a new coffee shop

Scottish cafe that serves ‘best brunch’ to close amid rising costs

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, seen with Sir Keir Starmer, visiting a school.

Exclusive Enquiries about Edinburgh school places soar nearly 20%

Prep school teachers are walking out on strike

Prep school teachers to strike over 'worst teachers' pension scheme'

Rachel Reeves’ Budget is on Wednesday (Photo by Matthew Horwood / POOL / AFP)

Exclusive Nearly three quarters of Scots expect economy to worsen in next year

VAT on private schools has been described as an ‘experiment’ on children’s education

Head accuses Rachel Reeves of 'live experiment' on private pupils

A teacher reveals their experience inside a Scottish classroom.

Readers’ letters: Time to challenge the VAT on private school fees narrative

Landlords will exit the market if rental income is charged with National Insurance (Picture: John Devlin)

Rachel Reeves’ landlord tax would make bad situation worse

Businesses are being offered laptops for tiny prices in the Raylo Business summer sale

Leasing laptops from just £5/month in Raylo Business summer sale

Adding VAT to private healthcare fees will simply punish the sick for government failure (Picture: Sean Gallup)

Why putting VAT on private healthcare would be bad news for the NHS John McLellan

Rachel Reeves pictured during a visit to the St Fergus Gas Plant in St Fergus, northern Scotland on August 1, 2025 (Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Possible tax rises coming in next Budget - what they may mean for you

Munro Vehicles is a manufacturer of specialist electric 4x4 vehicles.

Scottish off-road EV maker Munro scales new heights with £17 million order book

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Tax rises 'likely' after Keir Starmer's U-turn on disability cuts

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