5 h. ago Barclays chief urges Government to limit wage rises and avoid hiking bank taxes

CS Venkatakrishnan, chief executive of the banking group, told the Financial Times that wage inflation was a problem across the UK economy.

Politics

54 h. ago Pensioners given £1,000 savings warning as tax set to 'rapidly escalate'

The proportion of total savings interest tax paid by those aged over 65 is set to increase from 39% to 41% this tax year, according to an analysis by Paragon Bank

Economics

64 h. ago Epstein 'brokered a deal with Lord Mandelson over the sale of a UK taxpayer

Lord Mandelson is under mounting pressure to resign after it was revealed he worked with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein on a £1billion deal involving a taxpayer-owned bank.

Economics

69 h. ago HMRC to make 'blatant' change to tax the bank of mum and dad

The HMRC is rumoured to be planning a clampdown on the 'Bank of Mum and Dad', with critics warning that it will have a 'drastic effect' on families in the UK

Economics

1 week ago HMRC giving out new tax codes to Brits with savings in the bank

HMRC is sending letters to individuals containing new tax codes - with more money being taken back from their wages. Though just how much depends on your income.

Economics

2 w. ago Bank shares sink on reports Reeves could hike tax on their profits in the Budget

Shares in Britain's biggest lenders fell sharply on Friday morning as investors fretted over reports Chancellor Rachel Reeves is planning a tax raid on the sector.

Economics

2 w. ago UK bank shares fall as fears raised in City over budget tax raid

City traders were reacting to a report from the IPPR which said Rachel Reeves should impose a new bank tax.

Economics

2 w. ago Windfall tax on banks could raise £8bn a year, Rachel Reeves told as she seeks to plug Budget black hole

This money is then partly being funnelled to bank shareholders due to a ‘flawed’ policy design, a new report says

Economics

3 w. ago Scottish National Investment Bank: Taxpayer nursing £77m ‘paper loss’ in year of ups and downs

“We will navigate conducive and challenging economic climates with a focus on delivering long-term societal and economic impact” – Willie Watt, chairman

Economics

4 w. ago Check for Council Tax discount of up to £850 to help boost your bank balance

Nearly half a million households in Scotland are receiving a Council Tax Reduction on their annual bill.

Economics