10 minutes ago The NHS desperately needs a shot in the arm – the government’s 10 year plan cannot afford to fail

As the 2024 Budget dawns the government have put out a slew of NHS announcements – but is any of it radical enough to make change?

Politics

36 minutes ago Budget 2024: Which taxes will Chancellor Rachel Reeves raise in the Budget?

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

Economics

61 minutes ago Budget 2024 latest: Reeves facing £16.6bn peak in UK borrowing due to public sector pay rises

Speculation is mounting ahead of 30 October

Economics

1 hour ago Rachel Reeves says cabinet 'united' on budget after ministers settle spending plans

The Chancellor was reportedly locked in negotiations with some ministers until last week as she sought £40 billion of tax rises and spending cuts ahead of the announcement on October 30

Politics

2 hours ago Extending income tax threshold freeze in Budget 'will drag another 1.5m pensioners into paying higher or top rate'

The Chancellor is said to be looking for tax rises and spending cuts worth £40billion at next week's Budget.

Economics

2 hours ago Mulberry dismisses £111m takeover bid from Mike Ashley's Frasers as 'untenable'

The London-listed fashion firm said its board had decided to rebuff the higher proposed takeover in favour of focusing on boosting its business performance

Economics

3 hours 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

3 hours 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

4 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