21 hours ago Labour chancellor Rachel Reeves is warned her inheritance tax hike will decimate middle class savings and leave 'people who have saved all their life' without an inheritance to pass to their children

As the backlash against her budget grows, Senior Conservatives have said the move would force those who had saved all their lives to 'pay the price'.

Events

22 hours ago HS2 high speed trains to Euston will be 'most comfortable' on UK rail network with 87cm of legroom

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to confirm in the Budget that HS2 will run to Euston

Politics

28 hours ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves 'considering income tax threshold squeeze' in Budget

Income tax thresholds usually rise in line with inflation but the-then Chancellor Rishi Sunak imposed a freeze in 2021 to claw back cash after the Covid pandemic

Economics

33 hours ago Three major policies expected in Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first budget

The chancellor will make her first budget speech on Wednesday, October 30, and there are a number of income-generating policies she is considering

Events

34 hours 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