33 h. ago Entire hospitality trade rounds on Labour to extend pubs support

Hotels, shops and other small businesses piled pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to find a solution for them following the U-turn on pubs.

Politics

63 h. ago Ministers face calls to expand business rate relief beyond pubs as U

Trade bodies said ‘piecemeal responses’ will not ‘save our high streets’.

Politics

3 d. ago Outraged pub bosses threaten to go on STRIKE and change opening hours in protest at Budget tax grab by Government

OUTRAGED pub bosses are threatening to go on strike in protest at punishing taxes they fear will force many boozers to close permanently. Opening times could also be pushed back from the traditional 11am start as publicans try to give Chancellor Rachel Reeves a bloody nose following her Budget tax grab. Others are considering ringing...

Events

3 d. ago DLR extension to Thamesmead 'significantly' more than £1.5bn as Abbey Wood link is ruled out

City Hall jobs still on the line despite mayor Sadiq Khan receiving more money than expected from Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Economics

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves slammed for blocking a cash lifeline for our beleaguered pubs

Pubs are under threat but chancellor Rachel Reeves has been accused of pulling the rug from under them by Celebrity chef and pub owner Tom Kerridge

Politics

5 d. ago Spring statement to take place on March 3, Rachel Reeves tells MPs

The Chancellor said the Government only plans to deliver ‘one major fiscal event a year’.

Politics

8 d. ago Income tax freeze ‘hammering’ workers while pensioners and benefits claimants see income increase

Chancellor Rachel Reeves extended a freeze on the Personal Allowance and National Insurance thresholds until 2031.

Economics

1 week ago Worst investment levels in the G7 ‘should ring alarm bells in Downing Street’

Labour chancellor Rachel Reeves accused of driving down business confidence with ‘broken commitments’

Events

1 week ago In my 50 years writing about Britain's finances, never have I been more shocked by the incompetence of a government. Labour have crippled the economy after a series of blunders and U

Two growth-destroying Budgets and multiple U-turns by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves have sapped confidence and crippled investment - the keys to future growth.

Politics

2 w. ago Thousands more could be dragged into paying Rachel Reeves' mansion tax on £2m homes as experts warn revaluation plan could overstate house prices by up to £30,000

Under proposals backed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, homes valued at more than £2million would be hit with an annual council tax surcharge from 2028.

Economics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves' first year: Cataclysmic levels of debt, questionable decisions and ominous warnings from the bond market

City confidence in her is rock bottom — and Rachel Reeves’s high wire act is just one misstep away from a full blown financial crisis, says Jonathan Prynn

Events

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves year in review: Chancellor's 2025 is no cause for celebration

City confidence in her is rock bottom — and Rachel Reeves’s high wire act is just one misstep away from a full blown financial crisis, says Jonathan Prynn

Politics

3 w. ago ‘You’re barred!’: Labour’s battle with pubs promises a new year headache

A protest barring MPs from pubs is exposing deeper tensions between politicians and the communities they representLabour MPs heading back to their constituencies this weekend will do so with a sense of relief that another turbulent term in British politics is over. But those hoping to pitch up at their local pub for a restorative pint with colleagues and constituents may find festive cheer is in short supply. In fact, some may not be allowed through the door.For the past few weeks, pubs across the country have been putting up signs declaring “No Labour MPs” in protest at changes to business rates announced by the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, in her latest budget. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago You're barred! Furious landlord bans Rachel Reeves from her local pub over Chancellor's tax hikes crippling the hospitality industry

Landlord Martin Knowles has told the Chancellor not to try to enjoy a festive pint in the Marsh Inn in her Leeds constituency after he was hit with a £2,500 hike in business rates.

Politics

3 w. ago Boxing champ Tyson Fury and his family have sensationally quit the UK after Rachel Reeves’ tax

BOXING champ Tyson Fury has quit the UK for the tax-friendly Isle of Man - after Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ knockout financial blows to his wealth. The heavyweight boxer, 37, who shares seven children with wife Paris, 36, is living in a six-bedroom £8million mansion near to the capital of Douglas after Reeves hiked taxes here...

Politics

3 w. ago Sadiq Khan reveals what really happened when Rachel Reeves 'kicked him out of her office'

Mayor speaks for first time about alleged bust-up with Chancellor over funding for London

Politics

3 w. ago HMRC ISA switch could hit those nearing retirement as change come in

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to ISAs in the Autumn Budget

Events

3 w. ago ISA tax rule change warning for people approaching retirement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to ISAs in the Autumn Budget

Events

3 w. ago Devastation of the jobs apocalypse revealed: It's about to get worse, says City guru ALEX BRUMMER

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves' much-repeated mantra that they are on the side of 'working people' has been shattered by the ongoing surge in sickness benefits and joblessness.

Politics

3 w. ago State pensioners on this income to save at least £190 under major new tax policy

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the new policy will affect certain claimants

Economics