2 hours ago Budget 2024: Boost for Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves as IMF ramps up economic growth forecast for Britain

The leading economists increased their prediction for GDP growth in the UK in 2024 from 0.7 per cent to 1.1 per cent

Economics

2 hours ago Budget 2024 latest: Huge boost for Reeves as IMF growth forecast rises after inflation battle ‘largely won’

Chancellor responds to fresh prediction for the economy ahead of 30 October statement

Economics

3 hours 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

4 hours ago Pay rise: how to ask for a salary increase or time off from work in 2024

Timing is everything when asking your boss for time off or a pay rise ⏰

Economics

5 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

6 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

6 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

7 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

7 hours ago UK borrowing surges past official forecasts as Chancellor prepares for first budget

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