6 h. ago Biggest squeeze on British living standards for over 18 months as fears mount over Budget tax raid

In a bleak report today, the Office for National Statistics said inflation remained stuck at 3.8 per cent in September, the third month in a row.

Economics

12 h. ago Lawyers and accountants warn Reeves against tax raid on partnerships

Partners argue chancellor’s move would damage cornerstone of UK economy

Events

19 h. ago Labour's plan to cut cash Isas is a tax raid by another name, says Shadow Chancellor MEL STRIDE

The Chancellor is considering slashing the tax-free limit on cash Isas - a move that would hit millions of careful savers across Britain.

Economics

20 h. ago Rachel Reeves to launch £2 billion Budget tax raid on wealthiest

The Chancellor is expected to use the Budget to bring in a new charge on people who use limited liability partnerships as she tries to fill a £30 billion hole left by the Tories.

Economics

22 h. ago Rachel Reeves targets GPs and lawyers in £2billion raid on middle classes: Chancellor ignores warnings economy could 'spiral out of control' with new budget plot

With inflation figures this morning expected to bring more gloom, Rachel Reeves yesterday conceded that the economy is 'not working as it should' but attempted to blame Brexit.

Economics

29 h. ago Rachel Reeves targets GPs and lawyers in £2billion raid on middle

With inflation figures this morning expected to bring more gloom, Rachel Reeves yesterday conceded that the economy is 'not working as it should' but attempted to blame Brexit.

Economics

30 h. ago Rachel Reeves ‘plots tax raid on solicitors and GPs in crackdown on UK’s wealthy’

Chancellor to crack down on loophole under which partners do not pay employer national insurance

Economics

39 h. ago Rachel Reeves tells business leaders Brexit is to blame for UK economic woe as fears mount over Budget raids on 'wealth' and pensions after borrowing hits new high

The Chancellor admitted the economy is 'not working as it should' as government borrowing hit a new high, but denied it was 'broken'.

Economics

42 h. ago Fears mount over Budget raids on 'wealth' and pensions after government borrowing hits new high

Public sector net borrowing was £20.2billion last month, £1.6billion higher than the same period a year earlier.

Economics

6 d. ago Are we earning enough? The new squeeze on the middle classes

A likely further tax raid in the Budget will only add to pension and mortgage woes

Politics

6 d. ago Reeves plots tax raid on Middle England: Fears grow that Chancellor will target savings, pensions and property as she suggests Brits with the 'broadest shoulders' will pay billions more

As official figures showed the economy flatlined over the summer, the Chancellor laid the ground for a Budget that will target the better-off.

Economics

6 d. ago Tax raid to fall on 'broadest shoulders': Fears grow that Rachel Reeves will target savings, pensions and property

As official figures showed the economy flatlined over the summer, the Chancellor laid the ground for a Budget that will target the better-off.

Economics

8 d. ago Shoppers slash festive spending ahead of November Budget as retailers brace for further tax raid

British retailers have seen a sharp sales slowdown ahead of the all-important 'golden quarter' as shoppers slash spending in fear of looming tax hikes in the November Budget.

Economics

9 d. ago Desperate Reeves 'could wrap monster Budget raid into council tax overhaul'

The IFS think-tank said Rachel Reeves should make fundamental changes - such as abolishing council tax and replacing it with a property tax.

Economics

9 d. ago Rachel Reeves warned against pensions tax raid or annual wealth tax at budget

The chancellor is facing increasing pressure to rescue the UK’s troubled finances in the Budget but the IFS has warned against raiding pensions or levying a wealth tax

Economics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves could impose a surprise 'one off' tax on wealth in Budget next month

The Institute for Fiscal Studies has said a 'one-off' raid on tax wealth would be far harder for the rich to dodge as they would have no opportunity to move their assets.

Economics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves warned against pensions tax raid or wealth tax at budget

The chancellor is facing increasing pressure to rescue the UK’s troubled finances in the Budget but the IFS has warned against raiding pensions or levying a wealth tax

Economics

1 week ago Reeves urged to rule out pension tax raid as thousands sign petition

Rachel Reeves is under growing pressure to rule out a pensions tax raid ahead of the Budget.

Economics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves is coming under mounting pressure to rule out a 'knee

Speculation is mounting that the Chancellor may reduce the maximum amount savers can withdraw tax-free from their retirement funds - prompting some to pull cash out now.

Events

2 w. ago Reeves's Budget 'to loosen planning rules and mount £2bn tax raid on banks as well as raising VAT' in desperate attempt to balance the books

The Chancellor is scrambling to fill an estimated £30billion black hole in the public finances before she presents her next tax and spend package on 26 November.

Economics