89 minutes ago Half of businesses say Starmer's taxes will force them to cut jobs: CBI members slam monster Budget raid

The CBI is using its conference to sound the alarm on the £25billion hike to employer National Insurance.

Economics

2 hours ago Businesses go to war with Labour: Half of CBI members are looking to cut jobs after monster Budget tax raid

The CBI is using its conference to sound the alarm on the £25billion hike to employer National Insurance.

Economics

2 hours ago FTSE 100 Live 25 November: Kingfisher slides after update, dollar lower on US Treasury pick

Kingfisher shares are down sharply after the B&Q owner warned of tougher trading conditions in the UK and France.

Politics

11 hours ago Tax rises in Budget will ‘hit growth’ of UK companies, business chief will warn

CBI boss will say measures announced by government have made it harder for firms to ‘take a chance’ on hiring new people

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11 hours ago Labour's Budget tax bomb will hit growth, investment and jobs, business chiefs warn

The CBI says that the £25billion National Insurance raid has pushed industries such as retail and hospitality into 'crisis containment' while other sectors are now focusing on 'damage control'.

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13 hours ago Labour wipes out a tenth of defence budget boost through Rachel Reeves' hike in National Insurance

Ministers admitted the 1.2p rise would impact the Ministry of Defence directly - costing the underfunded department £216million in 2025-26 - equal to 8.6 per cent of the cash boost announced.

Politics

14 hours ago Storm Bert: Met Office hits back as furious flood victims say yellow warnings 'should have been red'

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council leader Andrew Morgan hit out at the Met Office saying the yellow warnings should have been red ahead of Storm Bert - and forecasters issued a response

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23 hours ago Storm Bert latest updates: Danger to life warnings and homes submerged as nearly 400 areas hit by flood risk

Severe disruption as Storm Bert brings torrential rains and winds to UK

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24 hours ago Storm Bert map: When and where UK will be hit by snow and winds after Met Office issue weather warnings

Nearly 400 areas at risk of flooding as Storm Bert brings torrential rains and ‘rapid thaw’ of up to 40cm of snow

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