6 d. ago Rachel Reeves 'fighting for political survival' as she 'plots tax hikes' as fury mounts

Rachel Reeves is “fighting for her political survival” as she plots to raise taxes on millions of workers, a group of Labour MPs claim.

Events

1 week ago Labour's workers' rights Bill could cost NHS, police and fire service £1bn a year and 'wreak havoc' on public sector, Tories warn

Angela Rayner's Employment Rights Bill will make it £154 more expensive to employ every single worker, according to analysis by the Conservatives.

Events

1 week ago Labour has duty to deliver reforms to workers’ rights, Rayner tells Commons

‘I say to my colleagues on the frontbench that I will be with you every step of the way as we do just that,’ the former deputy prime minister said.

Politics

2 w. ago Keir Starmer REFUSES to rule out breaking Labour's manifesto pledge on tax rises as PM fuels fears of huge Budget raid on workers

The Prime Minister failed to commit to keeping his pre-election vow to not increase National Insurance, income tax, or VAT .

Economics

3 w. ago Back to the Seventies: Firms brace for more strikes as Labour's workers' rights bill wreaks havoc

Labour has been accused of taking Britain 'back to the 70s' amid mounting fears crippling new employment laws will lead to more strikes, cost jobs and damage the economy.

Economics

4 w. ago Voices: ‘Discarded like a used tissue’: Readers on how ageism is forcing over

Readers shared stories of being pushed out of work in their fifties and sixties, describing age discrimination, financial hardship and wasted experience in a labour market that still undervalues older workers

Politics