71 minutes ago Experts not convinced Government will save cash by limiting winter fuel payments

The Social Security Advisory Committee admonished the Government for not providing an impact assessment of its plan to scrap the universal payment.

Politics

83 minutes ago Budget 2024: Martin Lewis sends warning over Buy Now Pay Later crackdown

Money expert said that the chancellor Rachel Reeves rang him personally to tell him about the reforms

Events

4 hours ago No 10 warns of ‘tough decisions’ on spending, as Reeves submits Budget plans to watchdog

The Chancellor and Prime Minister have submitted the “major measures” of the upcoming Budget for scrutiny by the Office for Budget Responsibility.

Events

6 hours ago Culture Secretary says ‘we want gambling to thrive’ after rumours of ‘tax raid’

Earlier this week, gambling firms saw their shares tumble amid fears the Government is planning to double some taxes on the industry.

Politics

8 hours ago Ministers have to make ‘tough choices’ says Phillipson amid Budget backlash

The Education Secretary said there will be ‘no return to austerity’ but ‘all of us have some really tough choices to make’.

Politics

10 hours ago Cabinet ministers angry at Budget cuts being demanded by Rachel Reeves told: We all face tough choices

But Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson insisted there would be no return to austerity

Politics

10 hours ago Rachel Reeves set to raise capital gains tax rate on sales of shares in Budget

Budget reforms will not increase the rate on sales of properties, it has been reported

Economics

10 hours ago Keir Starmer facing cabinet revolt over Budget spending cuts of up to 20%

Senior ministers are pushing back against cuts as Rachel Reeves finalises her first Budget as chancellor

Economics

10 hours ago Cabinet ministers angry at cuts being demanded by Rachel Reeves told: We all face tough choices

But Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson insisted there would be no return to austerity

Politics