20 h. ago People are leaving Britain in droves, we face a 'growth emergency' and Labour's tax bonanza IS driving wealth out of Britain, admits Business Secretary

Business Secretary Peter Kyle said he would not 'duck' the impact of the higher tax burden and decision to abolish non-dom status.

Economics

22 h. ago Cabinet minister admits Labour’s tax rises have driven wealthy out of UK

It comes just days after the prime minister was urged to tackle a ‘dangerous brain drain’ that is harming the UK economy

Politics

23 h. ago Labour taxes partly to blame for rich leaving London, admits Business Secretary Peter Kyle

The Cabinet minister admitted that in recent years doctors, entrepreneurs as well as billionaires had left the country

Economics

24 h. ago Cabinet minister admits Labour's tax bonanza IS driving wealth out of Britain

Business Secretary Peter Kyle said he would not 'duck' the impact of the higher tax burden and decision to abolish non-dom status.

Politics

26 h. ago Labour taxes partly to blame for exodus of wealthy from London, says Business Secretary Peter Kyle

The Cabinet minister admitted that in recent years doctors, entrepreneurs as well as billionaires had left the country

Economics

6 d. ago UK Budget: Why Labour still need to learn about the problem with tax rises

Both Labour and the SNP should be prioritising economic growth that would provide extra money for public services

Economics

1 week ago Who could be behind the phantom briefing and the tax rise that wasn’t? Inspector Starmer is on the case | Marina Hyde

Chaos and ineptitude dog our poor PM. Perhaps the explanation lies (very) close to homeAt this rate the only businesses who will want to invest in Britain after the budget are heroin dealers. No 10 used to have a news grid, now it has an apology grid. Even so, why did Keir Starmer apologise for a sensationally self-destructive round of briefing against Wes Streeting if he didn’t do it? This is like me apologising for accidentally releasing sex offenders from prison. I suppose there is the occasional previous example in public life. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor apologised for his association with Jeffrey Epstein and gave a woman he’d never met a reported £12m. Perhaps that provides the prime minister with the warming cover of precedent.If you’re just joining us, this is a week in which the government finally achieved the chaos spiral of several recent Conservative administrations. We can now officially say: same car, different clowns. We are less than two weeks out from the budget, wit...

Politics

1 week ago The taxes Rachel Reeves could raise after income tax hike abandoned

There are many options on the table as the chancellor looks to raise considerable sums

Politics

1 week ago Humiliated Starmer admits No10 briefing war against Cabinet minister is 'unacceptable' as he dodges on demands to SACK chief aide Morgan McSweeney

Keir Starmer supporters made clear he will fight any leadership challenge in an extraordinary pre-emptive strike on plotters.

Politics

1 week ago Reeves torpedoes Labour's manifesto in huge Budget tax gamble which could put Farage in No10

Commentary: The Chancellor has been so clear that she is going to torch the party’s manifesto tax promise that a U-turn now would stun Westminster

Economics

1 week ago Reeves torpedoes Labour's manifesto in huge tax gamble which could put Farage in No10

Commentary: The Chancellor has been so clear that she is going to torch the party’s manifesto tax promise that a U-turn now would stun Westminster

Politics

1 week ago Scots tycoons back 'temporary' income tax rise by Labour Government

Willie Haughey and Tom Hunter offered a measured assessment on speculation Chancellor Rachel Reeves is ready to raise tax.

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2 w. ago Labour's flagship manifesto pledge on tax to be ripped up, Reeves makes clear ahead of Budget

The Chancellor said sticking to Labour’s manifesto commitments would mean ‘deep cuts’ to capital spending, something she indicated she will not do

Economics

2 w. ago Muscatelli Report: Proof will be in the pudding if Labour economics plan can counter income tax rises

Much of the speculation in the build-up to the UK and Scottish budgets has centred around the ‘will they or won’t they’ debate on raising income tax.

Economics

2 w. ago Cabinet minister Lisa Nandy admits prison release blunders are WORSE under Labour

The Culture Secretary said it was 'completely unacceptable' that the crisis had got worse since last year's general election.

Politics

2 w. ago How could Rachel Reeves increase income tax in her Budget – and what would it mean for you?

Chancellor reportedly tells watchdog she intends to increase personal tax in one of several ‘major measures’ planned for Budget at end of month

Economics

2 w. ago Threat of income tax rise grows as Rachel Reeves gives clear sign she will break Labour manifesto pledge

Chancellor rolls ground for tax rises in unusual pre-Budget speech at Downing Street

Events

3 w. ago Income tax fears rise as Rachel Reeves gives clear sign she will break Labour manifesto pledge

Chancellor rolls ground for tax rises in unusual pre-Budget speech at Downing Street

Politics

3 w. ago Reeves braces Britain for hefty Budget tax rises as she warns of need to understand 'circumstances we face'

Chancellor rolls ground for tax rises in unusual pre-Budget speech at Downing Street

Events

3 w. ago Reeves braces Britain for hefty Budget tax rises as she warns of need to understand 'circumstances we're facing'

Chancellor to says key priorities include cutting waiting lists, the cost of living and reducing national debt

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