35 h. ago Thames Water lenders submit new rescue plan to avoid nationalisation

The London & Valley Water group of creditors has outlined plans to write off around £4 billion, or 25%, of the debt they hold in Thames Water.

Events

35 h. ago Rachel Reeves risks 'irresponsible' pension move by failing to rule out lump sum raid, experts warn

Speculation about a new lower cap on tax-free cash is understood to have prompted a renewed rush of withdrawals, following a spike ahead of last year's Budget.

Events

54 h. ago London tax bombshell: 170,000 would be hit by stealth income threshold freeze extension

Rachel Reeves admitted during the Labour Party Conference that she no longer stands by her pledge last year not to raise taxes

Events

54 h. ago Trump team puts on hold $18 billion in funding for New York City rail tunnel and subway projects

White House budget director Russ Vought says he's putting a hold on roughly $18 billion to fund New York City’s Hudson Tunnel and Second Avenue subway projects as Transportation Department workers tied to the projects have been furloughed as part of the government shutdown

Economics

62 h. ago London property prices flatline amid fears over Budget tax raid on home sales

Market has been side-swiped by speculation about a possible sales tax on properties worth more than £500k

Economics

3 d. ago Shona Robison pleads not to 'draw out drama' of delayed budget and makes huge council tax freeze hint

The Finance Secretary insisted she will not be “randomly taking an axe to services” as she came under pressure to offer more cash to under-pressure colleges.

Economics

4 d. ago Brits on red alert for ANOTHER Labour tax bomb: No10 chief admits manifesto vows on income tax, NICs and VAT only stand 'today' as Reeves warns of Budget 'choices' over '£30bn' black hole

No10 enforcer Darren Jones hinted at pain to come as he insisted Labour's manifesto commitments still applied 'today' - but only because no decisions have been taken.

Events

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves warns of looming ‘harsh headwinds’ as she fails to dispel fears over major tax rises

The chancellor received ten standing ovations as she set out her pitch to Labour members ahead of what will be a difficult budget in November

Events

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves stokes tax fears by warning of 'tough choices' in Budget and takes a swipe at Andy Burnham in Labour conference speech

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted she was going to keep taxes 'as low as possible' as Brits brace for more pain in her fiscal package on November 26.

Events

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 Claire's Accessories: UK ear piercing chain saved from administration as investment group buys 156 stores

The rescue deal means many stores will stay open, keeping jobs safe and favourite accessories within reach 🛍️

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 Rachel Reeves drops massive hint on Budget tax rises ahead of major speech

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the 'world has changed' as she declined to repeat her pledge that she wouldn't carry out another round of tax hikes in the Budget

Economics

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves gives income tax threshold £12,570 update amid budget freeze fears

Massive campaigns have hit out at the freeze since 2021 which as seen millions of lowest paid hit by 'fiscal drag'

Economics

4 d. ago Reeves hints at tax rises in Budget as she unveils youth unemployment plan: Labour conference live

Rachel Reeves said pleas from the left and right to spend more money were “siren calls”, as she insisted voters could trust her with the nation’s finances

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

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves fuels fears over VAT raid and hints at tax rises AND spending cuts in Budget as she blames 'global headwinds' for economy stalling

Rachel Reeves said she had made a 'solemn promise' to stabilise the finances as she dodged on how she plans to fill an estimated £30billion gap in the government's books.

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

6 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

6 d. ago How to profit from backing Britain: These growing UK businesses will put patriotic pride in your investment portfolio

Britain is a manufacturing powerhouse, with everything from niche engineering to technology and pharma products made here by high-margin, highly-skilled businesses.

Economics