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

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 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

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

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

9 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

16 hours ago Rise in bailout requests ‘likely’ as councils warn of bankruptcy threat

The number of councils applying for Government financial support is expected to rise significantly without an improved funding settlement.

Events

23 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

25 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