26 h. ago Desperate Rachel Reeves is 'actively discussing' smashing Labour's manifesto by hiking income tax at Budget as she struggles to fill '£40bn' black hole

Increasing income tax is said to be a 'live debate' between the Chancellor and her aides amid fears she cannot bring in enough cash by solely targeting the 'rich'.

Economics

33 h. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves 'is in active discussions about breaking Labour's manifesto pledge and putting a penny on income tax to fill £30billion budget gap'

The Chancellor is eyeing up a series of tax raids as she seeks to fill a £30billion black hole in the public finances next month.

Economics

34 h. ago Rachel Reeves ‘considering breaking Labour manifesto pledge with income tax raid’

Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering raising income tax to help fill an estimated shortfall of between £30bn and £50bn

Politics

36 h. ago Rachel Reeves 'considering breaking Labour manifesto pledge with income tax rise at Budget'

Treasury discussions to fill estimated £30billion gap include possibly adding 1p to basic rate or raising higher or additional tax rates

Economics

37 h. ago Rachel Reeves 'is considering breaking Labour's manifesto pledge with income tax rise to fill £30billion gap'

The Chancellor is eyeing up a series of tax raids as she seeks to fill a £30billion black hole in the public finances next month.

Economics

69 h. ago State Pension: UK pensioners set to see £241 weekly from April 2026 after 4.8% increase

Pensioners could see their weekly payments rise next April, but some may face tax 💷

Economics

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves warned tax hike in Budget could 'force mass closures of bingo halls' across UK

A wave of bingo halls have closed since the Covid crisis - and an industry chief claims a tax rise will kill off many more, after reports the Chancellor could double taxes on bettering firms to 30%

Events

4 d. ago Three Scots to be extradited to Canada after death of restaurant boss over 'unpaid bill row'

Robert Evans, his dad Robert Busby Evans, 47, and uncle Barry Evans were all charged in connection with the death.

Economics

5 d. ago I ate at Gordon Ramsay's restaurant but when bill arrived my jaw dropped

I visited Gordon Ramsay's restaurant in Battersea Power Station to see if it lived up to the hype and if my wallet would be able to take the bill when it arrived

Politics

5 d. ago I ate at Gordon Ramsay's restaurant but was floored when bill arrived

Gordon Ramsay's new Battersea Power Station restaurant is an upscale eatery offering a range of dishes, but was it worth the high price tag? I visited to find out

Politics

5 d. ago I ate at Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant and was left gobsmacked when bill arrived

I ate at Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant and was left gobsmacked when bill arrived  Daily Express

Politics

5 d. ago Betfred threatens to close all 1,300 UK high street shops if taxes rise

Raising gambling tax could put 7,500 jobs at risk, warns chair

Economics

6 d. ago Council tax in this London borough could go up again next year

The council said it faces a £53 million funding gap and ‘difficult decisions’ to make

Economics

8 d. ago 'I tried Charlie Bigham's £30 ready meal – Greggs steak bake wins hands down'

Upmarket meal maker Charlie Bigham has launched a new selection billed as a restaurant quality range - but what is it really like?

Economics

9 d. ago Rachel Reeves hints taxes will rise at next Budget and blames cost of Brexit

The Chancellor said “of course, we’re looking at tax and spending” as she prepares for her November 26 statement.

Economics

1 week ago Budget situation is ‘desperate’, Reeves warned as experts say she has no choice but to raise big taxes

Labour chancellor told a ‘Scrabble bag’ of smaller increases will not rejuvenate UK’s faltering economy

Events

2 w. ago Kaieteur Kitchen: Council offers evicted Castle Square restaurant owners a lifeline amid electricity row

Southwark Council are offering Castle Square businesses a payment plan to settle their arrears

Politics

2 w. ago Income tax or VAT? Experts reveal which increase will have ‘least damaging’ impact on economy

New economic analysis has revealed which tax rise will be the better option for the economy

Economics

2 w. ago Income tax or VAT? Experts reveal which increase will have ‘least damaging’ on economy

New economic analysis has revealed which tax rise will be the better option for the economy

Economics

2 w. ago I ate at Jamie Oliver's only UK restaurant and was stunned when I saw bill

Last month Christopher Sharp went into central London to review the Jamie Oliver Catherine St restaurant and to find out what it was like to eat at

Society