10 h. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves suffers another blow as inflation jumps way more than expected

Demand for summer travel the frighteningly expensive grub prices have pushed inflation up by more than expected - to its highest level since January 2024

Economics

13 h. ago How could Labour shake up the property tax system in the Budget?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is looking at reforms designed to target wealthier individuals

Economics

14 h. ago Rachel Reeves' new property tax could hit downsizing pensioners in the pocket by changing the rules for selling a family home

In what has been dubbed a form of 'mansion tax', the Chancellor is reportedly looking to end the exemption from capital gains tax when owners of higher-value properties sell up.

Society

15 h. ago Now Rachel Reeves will hit pensioners in the pocket with fresh tax raid: Labour 'looks to make selling family homes liable for capital gains'

In what has been dubbed a 'mansion tax', the Chancellor is reportedly looking to end the exemption from capital gains tax when owners of higher-value properties sell up.

Economics

16 h. ago Rachel Reeves' 'mansion tax' plan: What is capital gains tax, who pays and what could change?

In the latest furore over Labour's plans for property taxes, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reported to be considering taxing some of those who sell their home and make a profit.

Economics

19 h. ago BBC Breakfast halted for devastating breaking news as viewers 'can't bear to watch'

BBC Breakfast's Ben Boulous delivered a breaking news update about UK inflation in a huge blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Politics

19 h. ago Treasury minister fails to rule out hitting homeowners with capital gains tax

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering ending capital gains tax relief for people selling high-value homes.

Politics

19 h. ago Now Rachel Reeves plans a 'mansion tax' as Chancellor 'seeks to hit owners of high

The Chancellor is reportedly drawing up plans to end the current exemption from capital gains tax when some people sell their main home.

Events

39 h. ago How could stamp duty and council tax be replaced with new ‘property taxes’?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is looking at reforms that could spell the end for stamp duty and council tax

Politics

40 h. ago Kirstie Allsopp accuses Rachel Reeves of 'punishing' homebuyers as Chancellor 'mulls new property tax'

The Treasury is reportedly mulling plans to raise money from a tax on the sale of homes worth more than £500,000

Society

43 h. ago Property Tax: UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves eyes new Stamp Duty shake up, what proposed changes could mean, news

New plans could soon mean selling your home leaves you with less in your pocket 🏡

Politics

43 h. ago New stamp duty and council tax rules that would hammer London ‘being considered in Chancellor’s autumn budget’

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil any changes to the Government’s tax policy at a fiscal event

Economics

45 h. ago Rachel Reeves set for 'punishingly high' new tax raid on Brits as £500k warning issued

Fresh reports suggest Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a new national property tax on homes above £500,000, which would be paid by owner-occupiers when they sell their home

Events

54 h. ago Treasury ‘looking at’ new property taxes to replace stamp duty

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil any changes to the Government’s tax policy at a fiscal event.

Politics

3 d. ago New 'sin taxes' could be added to everything from junk food to gambling

Chancellor Rachel Reeves may also increase the cost of cigarettes, alcohol and sugary drinks to raise £50billion

Politics

6 d. ago Here is how much Social Security payments are expected to jump in 2026

The Senior Citizens’ League predicts the cost-of-living adjustment will rise 2.7 percent.

Events

6 d. ago Voices: So the economy isn’t shrinking but when will we feel any benefit, chancellor?

A 0.3 per cent rise in GDP is an unexpected filip for Rachel Reeves at the end of her first year in charge of the British economy, which is now the strongest in the G7 – but it could be bad news for those hoping to get a new mortgage, says James Moore

Politics

6 d. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronted over Budget tax rises as new figures released

Chancellor Rachel Reeves declined to be drawn on any tax hikes ahead of the autumn Budget amid reports officials are looking at changes to inheritance taxes

Economics

7 d. ago Starmer ‘set to revive Northern Powerhouse Rail plan’ to boost UK infrastructure

Sir Keir Starmer is set to make the announcement before the Labour conference in a speech with chancellor Rachel Reeves

Politics

7 d. ago Reeves pledges to tackle productivity challenge at autumn budget

Labour’s second year in power will be focused on ‘building a stronger economy for a renewed Britain’, the Chancellor said.

Politics