83 minutes ago Rachel Reeves to hammer families in Budget by 'cutting inheritance tax and stamp duty relief' while upping fuel duty to help fill Treasury coffers (and vaping will cost more too)

The Chancellor will reportedly end a temporary increase to the stamp duty threshold, landing buyers with a £2,500 bill that will add £1.8billion to Treasury coffers.

Economics

85 minutes ago New DWP rules for disability benefit assessment under Rachel Reeves’ Budget plan

Changes set to take effect from next April will affect nearly half a million people

Politics

2 hours ago Rachel Reeves to push forward with £3bn sickness benefits cut in Budget

Charities warned the cuts would have a ‘devastating impact’ on disabled people

Economics

3 hours ago Benefits will be cut, says jobs minister as Rachel Reeves hikes taxes and seeks spending savings in Budget

Taxes which may rise include National Insurance on employers, capital gains tax, inheritance tax and stamp duty

Economics

18 hours 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

18 hours 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

21 hours ago Businesses, motorists and pension savers brace for Budget bombshell amid fears Rachel Reeves is plotting biggest EVER tax

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to unveil an eye-watering £40billion of tax hikes and spending cuts on October 30.

Economics

21 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

21 hours ago Voices: The internet response to Liam Payne’s death is disturbing and points to an emotionally inept generation

Fans of the One Direction singer took to social media to express their grief – but, asks Ryan Coogan, aren’t there better ways to pay tribute than with reaction gifs and emojis?

Events