Public sector net borrowing in the first half of the financial year rose to £79.6 billion, according to the ONS Economics
Speculation is mounting ahead of 30 October Economics
Standard analyses impact of potential tax rises in the Chancellor’s October 30 Budget on millions of Londoners Economics
The ONS said that government borrowing rose to £16.6bn last month, up £2.1bn year-on-year and marking the third highest September borrowing since records began as public sector pay hikes took their toll Politics
Conservatives have accused Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves of preparing to break a manifesto pledge Economics
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
Increases in National Insurance for employers, inheritance tax, capital gains tax and stamp duty are expected in the Budget on October 30 Economics
