16 h. ago New personal tax thresholds £12,570 update as 'two year' plan emerges

Rachel Reeves is expected to announce a number of tax rises in the budget on November 26, after ditching plans to hike income tax

Economics

29 h. ago Reeves to freeze thresholds after ditching planned income tax hike – reports

The Chancellor is understood to have U-turned after improved forecasting from the Office for Budget Responsibility.

Politics

38 h. ago UK Budget process in ‘complete chaos’, says Scotland’s Finance Secretary

Reports suggest Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped plans to hike income tax.

Economics

39 h. ago Reeves' 'sums of anarchy' in 'most chaotic Budget ever': How you could still pay £750 more on £50,000 salary even without an income tax hike

The Treasury has made clear that income tax rates will not be increased on November 26, despite weeks of heavy hints about the first rise for 50 years.

Economics

41 h. ago Chancellor abandons planned income tax hike because of improved forecasts

The PA news agency understands the strength of tax receipts has improved the numbers from the OBR, allowing for the U-turn.

Politics

42 h. ago Rachel Reeves ditches plans to hike income tax as UK borrowing costs jump

Income tax levels in Scotland are set by Holyrood but spending decisions set by Reeves have a major impact on how much funding is available to the SNP Government.

Economics

44 h. ago Markets get jitters after Reeves DROPS Budget plan to hike income tax amid panic that Labour MPs will oust Starmer but she could slash thresholds instead to fill £30bn black hole

The Pound has already taken a hit after the extraordinary U-turn emerged overnight, following weeks of signals that the move would go ahead.

Economics

44 h. 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

44 h. ago Markets hammer Reeves after she DROPS Budget plan to hike income tax amid panic that Labour MPs will oust Starmer but she could slash thresholds instead to fill £30bn black hole

The Pound has already taken a hit after the extraordinary U-turn emerged overnight, following weeks of signals that the move would go ahead.

Economics

45 h. ago Reeves not ‘playing fast and loose with people’s money’ amid tax U

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy would not be drawn into speculation that Ms Reeves has abandoned plans for the manifesto-breaking tax hike.

Economics

46 h. ago Chancellor's booze tax hike slammed as 'depressing' as British beer prices to soar

The hospitality industry has hit out at a possible tax hike on wine and spirits, warning that it would be a "depressing prospect" for the struggling sector

Economics

46 h. ago Major update on Rachel Reeves' plan to hike income tax this month

An income tax rise would help her bridge a fiscal black hole estimated by some economists to be as much as £50billion

Politics

53 h. ago Rachel Reeves ‘abandons plans to hike income tax’ in Budget as families to avoid being stung for thousands of pounds

RACHEL Reeves has axed plans to raise income tax at the Budget, it has been reported. The Chancellor was expected to hike income tax in a breach of her manifesto commitment to help plug the nation’s finances. But it is understood she has now ditched those plans amid fears it could alienate voters and backbench Labour MPs, as reported...

Economics

53 h. ago Rachel Reeves ‘set to ditch plan to raise income tax’ in Budget

Chancellor reportedly set to abandon income tax hike plan amid fears move could anger voters

Economics

68 h. ago Why the cost of YOUR Uber is going up: Labour's 'taxi tax' could send fares soaring with 20% VAT hike

Bosses at Uber, Bolt and Veezu - the biggest private vehicle hire apps in the UK - have written to Rachel Reeves urging her not to introduce the tax.

Economics

4 d. ago Use our calculator to check how a 2p income tax rise could hit YOUR finances

HOUSEHOLDS around the UK are bracing themselves for tax hikes in Rachel Reeves' Budget later this month. The Chancellor yesterday once again paved the way to hike income tax in a breach of her manifesto commitment to help plug the nation’s finances. It comes as Labour previously pledged not to increase taxes on "working people"....

Economics

5 d. ago Mutinous Labour MPs warn Rachel Reeves of electoral meltdown if she breaks manifesto pledge with 2p tax hike

Rachel Reeves has been dropping heavy hints that income tax could go up in the package on November 26 - despite the move being explicitly ruled out in the manifesto.

Events

5 d. ago Brit flies to Portugal for just £18 but is floored by beer price on easyJet flight

A British YouTuber was left stunned by the price of a small beer on his flight to Portugal after he had been delighted to get his ticket for just £17.99

Economics

6 d. ago Shona Robison may 'revisit' tax plans as UK Budget could 'cut Scotland's funding by £1bn'

The Fraser of Allander Institute estimated a 2p income tax hike in the UK Budget could cut Scotland’s funding by £1billion.

Economics

7 d. ago Pensioners could pay £380 a year EXTRA in tax under Rachel Reeves’ Budget plot

MILLIONS of pensioners face paying an extra £380 a year in tax under Rachel Reeves' Budget plans. The Chancellor is expected to increase income tax by 2p in her Autumn Budget, while cutting National Insurance (NI) payments by 2p for earnings under £50,270. This would ease the burden on workers, as the income tax hike...

Economics