5 h. ago ‘Naive and arrogant’: Why a wealth tax in the UK would fail, according to experts

The UK government needs to raise funds – but experts say trying to take more from the rich simply won’t work

Economics

9 h. ago ‘An act of solidarity’: exhibitions raising funds and awareness for Palestinians open in London

‘An act of solidarity’: exhibitions raising funds and awareness for Palestinians open in London  The Art Newspaper

Events

5 d. ago From Bonn to London, Indigenous voices raise expectations for COP30 Belem

From Bonn to London, Indigenous voices raise expectations for COP30 Belem  Environmental Defense Fund

Politics

5 d. ago Killin pump track project reaches £175k fundraising target as permission granted

Campaigners in the rural Stirling village have been raising funds to complete the project - which is hoped to be a popular facility for both locals and visitors.

Events

6 d. ago Thousands visit Lanarkshire Classic Car Club event and help raise funds for CHAS

'We were blown away by the turnout from car enthusiasts and the incredible variety of vehicles'

Politics

8 d. ago Aldi’s Supermarket Sweep challenge giving customers chance to raise funds for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland

Challenge offers shoppers chance to take part in five-minute trolley dash, allowing them to gather as many Aldi favourites as they can within the timeframe.

Economics

1 week ago Concern raised for RAAC affected homeowners who don't qualify for grant funding

Councillor Karen Morgan raised the issue at a recent meeting of Rhondda Cynon Taf full council

Politics

1 week ago Reeves expected to freeze income tax thresholds to raise funds after welfare U

Government’s concessions over welfare cuts leave chancellor with a growing hole in her budgetRachel Reeves is expected to extend a freeze on income tax thresholds to raise fresh funds after the government’s U-turn on welfare cuts left her with a growing budget hole.The chancellor was already facing pressure to backtrack on pledges not to increase taxes further as she attempted to fix public services and grow the economy while meeting her fiscal rules. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Bob Geldof tells why Live Aid's rock 'n' roll romance wouldn't work 40 years on

The Boomtown Rats singer who fund-raised millions to help the Ethiopian famine says that rock 'n' roll has lost its romance

Politics

1 week ago Reeves 'set to raise taxes' to fund Starmer benefits surrender: PM says he is 'pleased' after Labour revolt forces guarantee that NO

Keir Starmer claimed he had 'listened' in making major concessions to rebels threatening to kill flagship legislation on health and disability benefits.

Economics

1 week ago Reeves expected to freeze income tax thresholds to raise fresh funds

Government’s U-turn on welfare cuts leaves chancellor with a growing hole in her budgetBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves is expected to extend a freeze on income tax thresholds to raise fresh funds after the government’s U-turn on welfare cuts left her with a growing budget hole.The chancellor was already facing pressure to backtrack on pledges not to increase taxes further as she attempted to fix public services and grow the economy while meeting her fiscal rules. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Reeves 'set to raise taxes' to fund Starmer benefits surrender that will not strip ANYONE of their handouts and blows another hole in UK finances

Keir Starmer has handed major concessions to rebels in a desperate bid to salvage flagship legislation on health and disability benefits.

Economics

1 week ago Parents do overtime and sell on eBay as school trips now cost £400

Some children are having to give up their pocket money or raise their own funds to pay for trips

Economics

1 week ago Plan to build Christ statue ‘bigger than Rio’s’ prompts outcry in Spanish town

The organisation plans to raise funds to build the tallest Christ statue in the world

Politics

2 w. ago Yoga and other activities running as Livingston shopping destination celebrates World Wellbeing Week

The Centre will be raising funds for charity partner Breast Friends and Family

Economics

2 w. ago Manchester United are discovering the difficult reality of their £60m transfer plan

Man United need to raise funds via players sales to bring in new signings this summer - but that is already proving to be an easier said than done task.

Sport

2 w. ago Manchester United could be about to be reminded of their £89m transfer problem

Man United are desperate to raise funds via player sales this summer, but that could be an easier said than done task.

Economics

2 w. ago Villagers appeal for final push to help renovate Stirlingshire war memorial

A total of 77 names of fallen local heroes from both World Wars appear on the Plean cenotaph - with campaigners looking to raise funds to clean up the monument.

Events

2 w. ago Dobbies’ fundraising walk raises nearly £4k for Alzheimer’s Research UK

This June, 30 colleagues from Dobbies Central Support Office, based in Lasswade, completed a 25-mile fundraising walk to raise money for its national charity partner, Alzheimer’s Research UK, raising £4,150 and counting, from generous supporters.

Economics

3 w. ago Charity boss runs Hadrian’s Wall in scrotum suit to highlight testicular cancer

Toby Freeman was raising funds and awareness following the death of his brother Robin in 2011.

Politics