3 h. ago Rachel Reeves' first year: Cataclysmic levels of debt, questionable decisions and ominous warnings from the bond market

City confidence in her is rock bottom — and Rachel Reeves’s high wire act is just one misstep away from a full blown financial crisis, says Jonathan Prynn

Events

3 h. ago Rachel Reeves year in review: Chancellor's 2025 is no cause for celebration

City confidence in her is rock bottom — and Rachel Reeves’s high wire act is just one misstep away from a full blown financial crisis, says Jonathan Prynn

Politics

10 h. ago Keir Starmer’s disgraceful farmers tax raid killed my dad – PM’s U

THE son of a farmer who reportedly took his own life over fears of crushing tax rises has slammed Keir Stamer's last hour U-turn. John Charlesworth, 78, was tragically found dead on his 70-acre farm – just hours before Rachel Reeves unveiled huge hikes in her Budget. He was said to be devastated at the thought his relatives...

Events

33 h. ago Rachel Reeves faces Labour revolt over pubs being hammered by huge increases in business rates

The Chancellor is being urged by landlords and some MPs to rethink the controversial policy

Politics

38 h. ago SNP MSP sends Keir Starmer P45 in row over how many Scots are losing North Sea oil and gas jobs

Rachel Reeves has firmly denied as many as 1,000 jobs were being lost across Scotland's offshore energy sector each month - a figure regularly repeated by Nationalists.

Society

42 h. ago Aberdeen MSP sends P45 to Starmer over predicted loss of oil and gas jobs

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Society

49 h. ago Rachel Reeves suffers another blow as figures show UK's economy continues to flatline

The UK economy only grew by an unrevised 0.1% between July and September, according to the Office for National Statistics. It will cause another headache for the embattled Chancellor

Politics

58 h. ago Rachel Reeves hit by fresh blow as UK economy growth slows down again

UK economy growth slowed in the third quarter to just 0.1 per cent

Economics

58 h. ago 'I thought Christmas would be my last... I was ready to give up'

Clare Davis-Eaton, 51, spent two Christmases battling metastatic base of tongue cancer and feared she wouldn't survive to see another

Politics

3 d. ago Rachel Reeves barred from local pub and 'won't get through door again'

The Chancellor is no longer welcome at a local boozer in her Leeds constituency as the landlords feel she is crippling pubs with her policies following Labour's return to power

Politics

3 d. ago ‘You’re barred!’: Labour’s battle with pubs promises a new year headache

A protest barring MPs from pubs is exposing deeper tensions between politicians and the communities they representLabour MPs heading back to their constituencies this weekend will do so with a sense of relief that another turbulent term in British politics is over. But those hoping to pitch up at their local pub for a restorative pint with colleagues and constituents may find festive cheer is in short supply. In fact, some may not be allowed through the door.For the past few weeks, pubs across the country have been putting up signs declaring “No Labour MPs” in protest at changes to business rates announced by the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, in her latest budget. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago You're barred! Furious landlord bans Rachel Reeves from her local pub over Chancellor's tax hikes crippling the hospitality industry

Landlord Martin Knowles has told the Chancellor not to try to enjoy a festive pint in the Marsh Inn in her Leeds constituency after he was hit with a £2,500 hike in business rates.

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4 d. ago Boxing champ Tyson Fury and his family have sensationally quit the UK after Rachel Reeves’ tax

BOXING champ Tyson Fury has quit the UK for the tax-friendly Isle of Man - after Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ knockout financial blows to his wealth. The heavyweight boxer, 37, who shares seven children with wife Paris, 36, is living in a six-bedroom £8million mansion near to the capital of Douglas after Reeves hiked taxes here...

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4 d. ago 'Last Christmas' for many pubs thanks to Rachel Reeves' tax hikes as bars hit

While for many this Christmas will be one of festivities and cheer, for many pubs it is set to be the exact opposite as businesses will struggle due to Labour's tax hikes

Events

5 d. ago Why Rachel Reeves’ cash ISA cut is going to hit women hardest

The current limit of £20,000 will drop to £12,000 for cash ISA deposits

Events

5 d. ago ‘Little Christmas cheer’ for Reeves as borrowing figures higher than forecast

A borrowing figure of £11.7 billion last month was higher than the £10 billion expected.

Politics

5 d. ago Don't do it, Andy! Rachel Reeves pleads with Burnham to serve full term as Manchester mayor amid talk of a plot to oust Keir Starmer

The Chancellor used a media interview to suggest the former Labour cabinet minister should serve out a full term running the city until 2028.

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5 d. ago No wonder they don't want us to vote! Grim figures show Rachel Reeves' raking in £5.5bn more tax in November BEFORE the Budget raid

Official figures showed central government receipts from tax and national insurance were up 7.3 per cent compared to November 2024.

Economics

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves infamous inheritance tax is the ONLY thing on the minds of farmers' as Christmas approaches

Farmers are 'bewildered and frightened' about the future because of Labour's family farm tax, a report reveals.

Politics

6 d. ago How support for Labour crumbled in Britain in 2025 with Rachel Reeves' popularity plunging

Backing for the Tories also fell, went up slightly for Reform UK, was unchanged for the Liberal Democrats while the biggest gainers this year were the Greens

Politics