71 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

72 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

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

4 hours ago Voices: Independent readers name their priorities for Rachel Reeves’ looming Labour budget

Many called for a fairer tax system and more direct contributions for public services, while others petitioned for fewer regulations and ‘red tape’ to improve productivity

Politics

15 hours ago UK ministers to stick by Tory plan for £1.3bn of cuts to sickness benefits

Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall is likely to anger disability rights activists with her stance

Politics

17 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

20 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