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Simon Lightwood, Labour MP for Wakefield and Rothwell.

A bit of breathing space for families and businesses

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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

The cost of living crisis has been going on for years and requires fundamental changes not quick fixes.

I'm fighting for people that fix loopholes, not exploit them

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

Summer VAT move could cut family attraction costs

Coun Denise Jeffery, Leader of Wakefield Council.

Wakefield Council leader responds to Autumn Budget 2025

Prime Minister warned not to overlooked rural households

Prime Minister warned not to overlook the 9,500 oil heated homes in West Yorkshi...

Rising costs among challenges for local pubs

Since launching the partnership, Haven and J D Wetherspoon have served 907,000 main meals, 288,000 breakfasts and pulled 692,201 pints across the five Haven sites.

Wetherspoon pubs to slash price of food and drink by 7.5% - but for one day only

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

VAT may still apply to many fees paid in advance, even before July 29 last year

Private school parents 'paid millions to dodge fee hike'

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

Wakefield Council’s cabinet member for children and young places said new schools had been found for all children living in the district affected by the decision to close Wakefield Independent School.

Places found for children following closure of independent school over VAT fees

Flush Mills at Heckmondwike

Half a million square feet of industrial space hits the market in West Yorkshire

Some families say they will be priced out of private education after schools started getting charged VAT on fees

Private schools lose VAT legal challenge - what it means for parents

Wakefield Independent School

Wakefield school could close this year 'as profoundly sad' move announced
One of Wakefield’s schools could close this summer.
Sarah Fitton

Solar panels - smart move (photo: Adobe)

Going green: Be energy smart install solar panels today

Bookkeeping needn't be a pain if you have the right software

90% off QuickBooks deal makes bookkeeping a breeze

Keeping the books up to date is a task every business owner needs to master

High-tech accounting software now just £1 per month thanks to a deal

The best business software can save you hours every week. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

Quickbooks offers 90% off - as Lampard becomes their brand ambassador

Pupils at Winchester College, one of the UK's most famous private schools

How Britons really feel about VAT on private school fees

Private school fees could go up an average of more than £3,000 per year, new research warns

Private schools fees may rise 'thousands' for parents, as VAT kicks in

There have been concerns that private schools raising fees in response will edge out many families

Explainer Why private schools will be taking on the Government in legal battle

Full-time workers in Wakefield are among the lowest earners in Britain, new figures show.

Full-time workers in Wakefield among the lowest paid in Britain

Rachel Reeves listens to Keir Starmer on the Labour general election campaign trail in May (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: when it is and what could be in it - as PM warns of pain

The cost of some private schools might become prohibitive for some families if they put their fees up in response (Image: National World/Getty Images/Adobe Stock)

What adding VAT to private school fees could mean for pupils

Heat pumps are pricey - but there’s some big savings to be had and they can pay off in the long run

I priced up a heat pump to replace my groaning gas boiler
Consumer technology writer Gareth Butterfield explores his options to see if going for a greener heating solution would pay off
Gareth Butterfield

Stephen and Michael Hirst admitted cheating the public revenue to the tune of £3.2 million for land they sold that later became Lofthouse Park. (pics by HMRC)

Greedy businessmen swindled £3.2 million after land sale

(Photo: BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

How UK parties are approaching National Insurance ahead of election

Small and medium businesses are invited to join the Leap Club.

Small and medium businesses invited to to join 2024 culture plans

Prices at The Six Chimneys in Kirkgate will be reduced on Thursday, September 14, to mark Tax Equality Day in the Wetherspoon pub.

Wakefield Wetherspoon to cut price of food and drink by 7.5%

2 Wetherspoons in Pontefract and 2 in Castleford are lowering their prices for 1 day only to celebrate "Tax Equality Day" (Pictured, the Glass Blower pub - one of the venues taking part)

Wetherspoons pubs in Pontefract and Castleford to cut prices for one day only

How much wine, beer & spirits will cost after government tax increase

Superdrug to cut cost of sun cream with items available from just £2.79

Superdrug to cut cost of suncream with items available from just £2.79

Mars Wrigley factory fined after two people fell into vat of chocolate

Here’s where to get the best deals for National Pizza Day.

Five places to get cheap pizza on National Pizza Day

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt admits tax rises are coming and “sacrifices” will be necessary.

Jeremy Hunt expected to announce increase to National Living Wage

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt admits tax rises are coming and “sacrifices” will be necessary.

Jeremy Hunt admits tax rises are coming in Autumn Statement

The cost of living crisis has sparked a huge rise in homeowners enquiring about solar panels.

Clear advice on green technologies for the home, and what it could mean for you

Chancellor urged to slash VAT on public EV charging

Public EV charging hits £1 per kWh as Osprey hikes prices by 50%

(Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Campaigners demand 25p fuel duty cut to ease cost of living crisis

Greggs set to extend opening hours and delivery services - but prices could rise

Ruth Jones said she was forced to close her business because of "Just Eat's delivery fees."

"Costly online delivery fees have forced me to close" says cafe owner

(Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Treasury makes £46 in tax per full tank as fuel costs hit new high

Energy crisis pushing more people in to debt

HARD TIMES: UK inflation hits 30-year high. Photo: Getty Images

Jon Trickett MP: The ‘cost of living’ crisis is out of control

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Martin Lewis shares exact salary you need to be earning to benefit from tax chan...

Price of Tesco sanitary pads doubles - here’s where to find the cheapest product...

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Forecourt fuel thefts jump 200% as petrol prices soar

(Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Calls to cut VAT on fuel as petrol price set to hit £1.60 a litre

Government urged to cut VAT on public EV charging

Households in Wakefield recorded their largest rise in electricity consumption in eight years in 2020, figures show, as Covid forced people to spend more time at home.

Wakefield homes record pandemic-fuelled rise in electricity use

Drivers overcharged £156 million for fuel in December as retailers failed to pass on wholesale savings (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Drivers overcharged £156 million for fuel in December as retailers failed to pas...

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