71 minutes ago Budget 2024: Inheritance tax set to rise – here’s what it means for you

Only around four per cent of families have to pay inheritance tax under current legislation

Economics

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

12 hours ago Chancellor warned hiking capital gains tax on share sales will 'choke off investment' in Britain

By increasing the tax on selling shares, Ms Reeves would boost government revenues by 'low billions' of pounds, a government source told The Times

Economics

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

23 hours ago Budget 2024 latest: Rayner among MPs pleading with Starmer to step in as Reeves’ ‘£40bn target’ looms

Value of pound has fallen after this morning’s announcement

Economics

24 hours ago Millionaires urge Reeves to raise £14bn from capital gains tax changes at Budget

Government analysis has previously all but ruled out the measures

Economics

25 hours ago Budget 2024 – latest: Fears grow over Reeves’ ‘£40bn target’ as MPs plead with Starmer to intervene

Value of pound has fallen after this morning’s announcement

Economics

26 hours ago Budget 2024 – latest: MPs plead with Starmer to intervene as fears arise over Reeves’ ‘£40bn target’

Value of pound has fallen after this morning’s announcement

Economics