2 h. ago Weaker forecasts will have ‘consequences’ at Budget, warns minister

John Healey insisted no decisions had been made on the final shape of the Budget to be delivered on November 26.

Events

3 h. ago Stonewalling Starmer WON'T reopen probe into Rachel Reeves' illegal lettings scandal despite revelation Chancellor was warned by TWO estate agents that she DID need a licence

Keir Starmer still believes no further action is needed even though it has emerged the Chancellor was warned she needed a licence by a second firm of estate agents.

Events

3 h. ago A MILLION families 'face having council tax DOUBLED' as Rachel Reeves looks to squeeze billions of pounds more out of every middle earner at Budget

Rachel Reeves is said to be looking at dramatically hiking the charge for the top bands amid a welter of measures to squeeze more out of the 'wealthy'.

Economics

8 h. ago Rachel Reeves could scrap luxury cars from Motability scheme used by 80,000 Scots

The Treasury is looking at axing subsidised luxury cars such as those made by Mercedes and BMW from the scheme in this month's Budget.

Politics

11 h. ago Kemi Badenoch warns Rachel Reeves she would force pensioners out of their homes if she DOUBLES council tax for the highest

The Chancellor is said to be eyeing up a 100 per cent increase on the two highest council tax bands - G and H.

Events

12 h. ago MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: How on earth can we believe a single word from this Chancellor?

The Mail on Sunday's revelation today that she failed to heed warnings - not once, but twice - over the lucrative rental of her family home raises further serious questions about her integrity.

Politics

13 h. ago If you're on £46,000 you're in Reeves' sights: Chancellor vowed not to raise tax for 'working people' but wouldn't say what that meant...now we know

The Tories have seized on claims by Whitehall sources that Rachel Reeves is targeting workers earning £46,000 a year or more to fill a £40 billion hole in the public finances.

Economics

15 h. ago Rachel Reeves warned by TWO estate agents that she'd need licence to rent out home... Pressure grows on Chancellor after telling PM she didn't know she needed permit

The Chancellor has been engulfed by scandal since the Daily Mail last week revealed that she had been illegally renting out her south London property for £3,200 a month without the proper licence.

Events

19 h. ago Starmer to face cabinet backlash if he breaks manifesto pledge on income tax

Senior ministers fear rumoured plans could backfire significantly with already-weary voters

Politics

19 h. ago Rachel Reeves 'considering new tax on expensive homes’ in Budget

With just weeks to go until the Budget, the Chancellor is reportedly hoping going after the richest home owners will help plug the hole in the finances left by the Tories

Economics

19 h. ago Labour Cabinet Minister forced to quit after breaking the law attacks Keir Starmer for treating Rachel Reeves differently

Louise Haigh, who had to quit as Transport Secretary over a fraud conviction, contrasted her treatment with how Reeves was let off with an apology by renting out her home without a licence.

Politics

22 h. ago Rachel Reeves considers 20% tax on assets of people deciding to leave UK

Plans for ‘settling-up charge’ predicted to raise £2bn and would follow policy in place among most G7 countriesRich people quitting the UK could be required to pay a 20% tax on their business assets as part of plans reportedly being considered by the chancellor, Rachel Reeves.The Treasury has drawn up plans for a “settling-up charge” on assets; a move that would bring the UK into line with most other G7 nations and raise a predicted £2bn for the public coffers, according to the Times. Continue reading...

Politics

23 h. ago Rachel Reeves considers ‘exit tax’ for wealthy Britons fleeing the country

Shadow cabinet minister Robert Jenrick slams Labour chancellor and calls for her to rule out ‘crazy’ and ‘desperate’ idea that would see ‘wealth creators sprint for the door’

Economics

25 h. ago Rachel Reeves ‘eyes tax raid on expensive homes’ in crunch Budget

Mansions and other high value houses in Labour chancellor’s sights as she prepares for crucial Budget later this month

Economics

29 h. ago ANDY BURNHAM: 'Helping hand from Rachel Reeves will go down a treat this autumn'

Rachel Reeves' Budget this November could signal the start of a long-term mission to bring down the cost of all the essentials - and draw a big dividing line with the ­Populist Right, writes Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham

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34 h. ago Rachel Reeves's workplace pension plot: Chancellor warned against 'reckless' £4billion raid on salary sacrifice schemes

The Labour Chancellor is said to be plotting to remove tax breaks offered to employers and staff that pay money into workplace pensions as she looks to plug a multi billion black hole in public finances.

Economics

39 h. ago Rachel Reeves plans Budget tax raid on expensive homes in England

UK chancellor predicted to plump for ‘least worst option’ of creating higher council tax bands

Economics

41 h. ago Rachel Reeves blasted by Keir Starmer over rent licence scandal – but she won't be sacked

Sir Keir Starmer believes that this is a case of 'inadvertent failure' and the independent standards adviser, Sir Laurie Magnus, said he found 'no evidence of bad faith'

Politics

43 h. ago FTSE 100 down as interest rate call set to be closer than previously thought

It came on a day of positive news for European trade with China.

Politics

43 h. ago Would Rachel Reeves dare to hike income tax? This is Money Podcast

Despite assurances that Labour would not break its election manifesto by hiking income tax , it appears it is under consideration for the Autumn Budget.

Economics