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Self-employed and landlords could be forced to pay tax bills monthly as Labour and HMRC mull radical regime change

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Labour is consulting with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) over plans to get the self-employed and landlords paying tax monthly on income they have not yet earned.

Two new student bank accounts launched - one offering £100 sign-up cash and another a shot at £100k prize

Today

Lloyds and Santander have just announced their student current account deals for 2026, with a raft of perks and prizes on offer.

I'm a property expert: Here's why I'm still keen to invest in more buy-to-lets

Today

This month we spoke to property investor Marc von Grundherr, director at London estate agent Benham & Reeves.

South East Water to pay £30.5m penalty after Ofwat investigations find 'repeated' supply failures

Today

South East Water will have to pay £30.5million after investigations by the water regulator found there had been 'repeated' supply failures.

Watches of Switzerland's profits buoyed by demand from wealthy US shoppers

Today

Watches of Switzerland said there was 'continued pressure on consumers in the UK', but added that there were 'signs of improvement' in the market.

US predator in plot to buy Aviva shares on the cheap: 100,000 investors are targeted in 'scam'

Today

Aviva, led by chief exec Amanda Blanc (pictured), has warned shareholders about the so-called 'mini-tender offer' from US Investment firm Litani.

Do YOU know paying into a pension can cut your tax bill? Many are unaware of this simple ruse

Today

If you can afford it, boosting your pension contributions can make you richer in retirement and also keep your taxable income below other key thresholds.

Stop this daylight robbery: Regulators must protect vulnerable shareholders from mini-tender schemes, says RUTH SUNDERLAND

Today

We have grown all-too accustomed to predators trying to grab assets from UK investors on the cheap but the rapacity has hit new depths.

Seven in ten landlords still say no to pets despite new rules - here's where it's hardest to find a pet-friendly home

Today

New rules handed 11 million tenants the right to request a pet. Despite this, data shows that landlords haven't been receptive.

My naughty money secret has made me £9,000 so far this year

Today

With most of my savings I continue to invest sensibly for the long term, buying and holding for decades rather than days, and spreading my risk over a wide range of investments.

BP flags stronger oil trading as it continues to cash in on soaring prices

Today

BP has reported continued strength in its trading business as it continues to profit from a surge in oil prices.

Could solar panels make running air conditioning free?

Today

Many worry not just about the cost of installing air con but also of running it, so could combining it with solar panels help cool your home for free?

Electric cars can be GPS-tracked for Rachel Reeves' eVED tax sting - and 3p-a-mile rates will rise with inflation despite 15-year fuel duty freeze

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Government reaffirms commitment to taxing EV owners for every mile they drive and reveals that cars can have mileage tracked to calculate annual payments.

Watches of Switzerland shares hit a three-year high as it is targeted by foreign predators

Yesterday

Watches of Switzerland stock jumped as much as 8% to 778.5p after it was reported that bosses have held talks with potential buyers in recent months.

Paramount's £80bn takeover of Warner Bros hit by lawsuit from a dozen US states

Yesterday

The lawsuit poses a threat to Paramount's plans to bring together two of Hollywood's five largest film studios to take on Netflix and Disney.

Summer blues for motorists as renewed conflict in the Middle East drives up the cost of oil

Yesterday

The AA said the average cost of a litre of petrol has reached 151p having dropped to 150.7p a week ago. Average diesel prices stand at 164.9p per litre.

Volkswagen to axe 100,000 jobs as it struggles to compete with Chinese car makers

Yesterday

Chief executive Oliver Blume outlined the plans in a memo to staff as he desperately bids to cut costs at Europe's largest car maker.

De Beers shuts flagship diamond mine for two years as prices for the precious stones slump

Yesterday

De Beers, whose gems are worn by singer Rita Ora (pictured), said it is pausing operations at its Venetia mine for two years to cut costs.

Dulux brushes aside £6.4bn bid from Japanese rival claiming it 'significantly undervalues' the business

Yesterday

Akzo Nobel - which has owned the British brand since 2008 - said it has received multiple offers from Nippon Paint for the unit.

How can we solve the 60% tax trap damaging Britain's economy? SIMON LAMBERT

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Britain needs growth industries. Unfortunately, one of our fast-growing niche industries involves highly valuable and productive workers trying to earn less money.

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