85 minutes ago Budget 2024: What taxes will Labour chancellor Rachel Reeves hike in announcement?

Increases in National Insurance for employers, inheritance tax, capital gains tax and stamp duty are expected in the Budget on October 30

Economics

3 hours 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

3 hours 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 Ministers mulling tax rise and cuts in Budget as they meet City bosses

Changes to inheritance tax, fuel duty, stamp duty, and a levy on e-cigarettes are among the measures said to be up for consideration in the Budget.

Politics

4 hours ago Four ways the government could increase inheritance tax in upcoming Budget raid

The Chancellor is expected to target a number of exemptions and loopholes in the inheritance tax regime in order to bring in billions of pounds from the estates of the dead

Politics

4 hours ago Former DWP boss urges Winter Fuel Payment cuts to be scrapped before Autumn Budget

The SSAC has written to the DWP urging for safeguards to be put in place for vulnerable and disabled pensioners.

Economics

4 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

5 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

6 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