11 hours ago Rachel Reeves 'could need £40BILLION of tax hikes and spending cuts' in Budget bombshell after public sector pay splurge

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is said to be looking for the enormous sum to balance the books and bolster services after Labour's splurge on public sector pay.

Economics

11 hours ago Five policies expected in Rachel Reeves' budget that will hit pensioners and savers

The chancellor will make her first budget speech on October 30

Events

12 hours ago TV panellist says 'sneaky' Labour has 'lied' to people ahead of Rachel Reeves budget

She disputed Labour's pre-election pledge about not increasing National Insurance

Politics

14 hours ago UK inflation falls below 2% for first time since 2021 in boost to Rachel Reeves

Surprise annual drop to 1.7% in September raises chance of interest rate cuts, increasing budget leewayAnalysis: Sharp inflation drop gives green light to more aggressive rate cutsBusiness live – latest updatesInflation in the UK has fallen to its lowest level in three and a half years, giving a pre-budget boost to Rachel Reeves as expectations grow for the Bank of England to cut interest rates.Figures from the Office for National Statistics show the consumer prices index dropped sharply to 1.7%, down from 2.2% in August, in a bigger than expected fall than anticipated in financial markets driven by lower air fares and petrol prices. Continue reading...

Economics

15 hours ago Rachel Reeves boosted by big drop in inflation as she seeks £40bn in Budget tax rises

The fall in inflation comes as Rachel Reeves looks for £40bn of spending cuts and tax hikes in the October 30 Budget

Economics

16 hours ago Rachel Reeves 'could need £40BILLION of tax hikes and spending cuts' in Budget bombshell after Labour pay splurge

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is said to be looking for the enormous sum to balance the books and bolster services after Labour's splurge on public sector pay.

Economics

17 hours ago Rachel Reeves' rumoured National Insurance rises for employers will be 'devastating' for Wales

The opposition leader in the Senedd said it would increase unemployment figures in Wales

Politics

19 hours ago Rachel Reeves urged by SNP minister to help 'collective effort' to fix Scotland's housing emergency

EXCLUSIVE: Paul McLennan, the SNP Housing Minister, has called for a commitment at the next Budget to a permanent annual increase to a key benefit.

Politics

24 hours ago Government must assess impact of potential national insurance hike, says SNP

The Prime Minister has refused to increase tax on ‘working people’ but has not ruled out increasing national insurance contributions for employers.

Politics