3 hours ago Workers set for income tax hike as Rachel Reeves ‘to extend freeze on thresholds’

Conservatives have accused Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves of preparing to break a manifesto pledge

Economics

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

Only around 4 per cent of families have to pay ‘death tax’ under current legislation

Economics

16 hours ago Swinney refuses to rule out freeze on tax thresholds in Scottish budget

The First Minister said he would not comment on what would be in the upcoming budget but added that investment in public services was vital.

Economics

18 hours ago John Swinney refuses to rule out freezing tax thresholds in Scottish Budget

The First Minister said he would not comment on what would be in the Scottish budget ahead of time.

Economics

22 hours ago Freeze on £12,570 personal tax allowance threshold could be extended at Autumn Budget

The freeze on the Personal Allowance is due to end in 2028.

Economics

23 hours ago Nationwide school strike threat after action targeting John Swinney's constituency

Shona Robison says there is no more money to strike a pay deal, as schools across Perth and Kinross close for a fortnight

Events

24 hours ago Here comes the Budget pain! From a 'tax on jobs' to raiding your pension pot and freezing thresholds AGAIN

Fears are mounting that Rachel Reeves will impose one of the biggest tax hikes in history at the Budget.

Economics

24 hours ago Schools across First Minister John Swinney's constituency close for strike action

Shona Robison says there is no more money to strike a pay deal, as schools across Perth and Kinross close for a fortnight

Politics

24 hours ago School strikes in John Swinney's constituency start today amid payment dispute

The strikes targeting Perth and Kinross over the next fortnight come after Unison members in non-teaching roles rejected a pay deal#.

Events