4 h. ago People on State Pension due to find out new payment rates before Autumn Budget next month

The earnings growth rate is on track to be the Triple Lock measure used for the 2026/27 annual uprating.

Economics

14 h. ago Consumer confidence in economy falls to lowest point this year

The number of people feeling that the economy is worsening has increased to 62%, up from 43% at the start of the year, KPMG found.

Politics

49 h. ago Government tax increases ‘sucking cash’ out of pubs, warns Shepherd Neame

It is the latest stark warning from pub chiefs ahead of a key autumn budget in late November.

Events

53 h. ago AO boss says Rachel Reeves' NI tax hike and new workers' rights bill make it tougher for UK firms to compete with China

John Roberts said last Autumn's budget had left his electrical company facing an extra £8m charge a year meaning it was 'unable to carry the costs' of competitors.

Economics

53 h. ago Autumn Budget uncertainty weighing on consumer confidence, Taylor Wimpey says

The Buckinghamshire-based housebuilder nonetheless said it was ready to lean in to the ‘pressing need’ for new homes in the UK.

Politics

55 h. ago Duchess Sophie just stepped out in the ultimate neutral outfit for autumn

The Duchess of Edinburgh is a devoted fan of the trouser suit - much like the Princess of Wales.

Politics

2 d. ago US consumer confidence declines again as Americans fret over prices, job market

U.S. consumer confidence declines again in September as Americans’ pessimism over a inflation and weakening job market grew again

Economics

3 d. ago Wes Streeting: We won't impose VAT on private healthcare in the autumn Budget

But Wes Streeting rules out the Government imposing VAT on private healthcare in the autumn Budget: ‘It’s not happening’

Economics

3 d. ago Home purchase mortgage approvals dip as buyers wait for autumn Budget

Demand at the upper end of the housing market has been dampened ahead of the autumn Budget

Economics

3 d. ago Harvest financial benefits while you can in run up to Autumn statement

WEALTH CONFIDENTIAL October may be one of the most significant planning months ever ahead of the Autumn Budget, says W1M financial planner Stuart Lamont

Politics

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves warns of ‘hard choices to come’ in Budget & slams Farage as ‘single greatest threat’ to Brits’ livelihoods

RACHEL Reeves today laid the groundwork for a brutal Autumn Budget as she warned of making "harder choices" on tax and spending. The Chancellor pre-empted the possibility of more levy hikes as she complained that "harsh global headwinds" have made damage to the economy "ever clearer". Addressing the Labour faithful at party conference in Liverpool,...

Events

4 d. ago Home purchase mortgage approvals dip as buyers ‘pause for reflection’

Demand at the upper end of the housing market was being affected ahead of the autumn Budget, some housing market experts said.

Economics

4 d. ago Demand for homes priced above £500k dampens amid Budget speculation

Some buyers are adopting a ‘wait and see’ approach ahead of the Autumn Budget in November

Economics

4 d. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows not to raise taxes on 'working people' in her Autumn budget

Chancellor vows to stand by Labour’s manifesto pledge not to raise taxes on working people - but leaves door open to changing VAT rules

Economics

5 d. ago OBR downgrade set to pave way for more tax hikes in Autumn Budget

Rachel Reeves is braced for the Office for Budget Responsibility to cut its key productivity forecast, making big tax rises inevitable.

Economics

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves faces the fight of her life to duck the blame for tax rises

Editorial: The chancellor is entitled to point out that her Tory predecessors are partly responsible, but she cannot avoid the consequences of her own decisions

Politics

7 d. ago List of nine key money changes coming in October including Warm Home Discount letters

Key money changes happening in October, including the Autumn budget and energy prices rising

Events

7 d. ago Tax raids and spending cuts may be  'insufficient' fiscal black hole, economist warns

Measures announced in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' upcoming Autumn Budget are unlikely to be enough to fill the so-called fiscal black hole, St James's Place's chief economist has warned.

Events

8 d. ago Major rule update for anyone taking cash from their pension ahead of the Autumn Budget

A MAJOR update on pension withdrawals has been issued after thousands of savers scrambled to take money out of their pot ahead of the Budget. Pension withdrawals surged 36% in 2024/25 amid speculation that the amount of tax-free cash you can take out of your pension could be cut. You can currently take up to...

Economics

8 d. ago Four in five of nation's wealthiest brace for tax hikes amid storm of Budget rumours

High-net worth families are bracing for tax rises in the next year amid fears of punitive policies in the autumn Budget which would launch an attack on their wealth.

Economics