87 minutes ago See off ‘uncertainty’ over Ukraine by seizing frozen assets, MP urges minister

Helen Maguire urged Defence Secretary John Healey to quickly repurpose frozen assets to bolster Ukraine’s war chest.

Politics

5 hours ago Inheritance tax already up 10 per cent as Reeves looks to squeeze levy in Budget, official figures show

Chancellor warned that hiking the tax at next week’s Budget risks punishing middle-class homeowners

Politics

6 hours ago Warning issued over 'serious' impact of rumoured inheritance tax changes in Rachel Reeves' budget

Family farms could be seriously impacted if there are changes to inheritance tax rules

Events

6 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

7 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

7 hours 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

8 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

10 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

10 hours ago Halfords says shoppers still delaying big purchases as autumn Budget looms

The retailer, which sells bicycles and car parts, said sales growth stalled over the first half of its financial year.

Economics