70 minutes ago Budget 2024: Public sector pay rise row as borrowing hits £80 billion in blow to Rachel Reeves

Public sector net borrowing in the first half of the financial year rose to £79.6 billion, according to the ONS

Economics

92 minutes ago Family holidays could be next target on Chancellor's budget list with subtle tax raid

The Air Passenger Duty is a tax on flights that is charged on all flights taking off from a UK airport - and it could be set to rise in the upcoming budget

Economics

1 hour ago Budget 2024 latest: Reeves facing £16.6m peak in UK borrowing due to public sector pay rises

Speculation is mounting ahead of 30 October

Economics

2 hours ago Water bills set to rise by 'more than £100' under new plans in blow to customers

In a proposal published earlier this year, water regulator Ofwat said bills could rise by £94 over the next five years - this equates to £19 a year - however this bill hike is set to be even higher

Economics

2 hours ago Budget 2024 latest: UK borrowing swells due to public sector pay rises as benefits payments hit two

Speculation is mounting ahead of 30 October

Economics

2 hours ago Budget 2024: How tax rises by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will hit London firms and Londoners

Standard analyses impact of potential tax rises in the Chancellor’s October 30 Budget on millions of Londoners

Economics

5 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

20 hours ago Budget 2024: National Insurance rumours explained and if changes will affect your payslip

Rachel Reeves is said to be considering a hike to employer National Insurance contributions as part of her Autumn Budget.

Economics

20 hours ago Tax on high earners ruled out as Rachel Reeves looks to plug £40bn Budget black hole

Sources close to the chancellor issue clarification after minister refuses six times to say whether Britons on six-figure salaries count as ‘working people’

Economics