19 h. ago Council facing 'extraordinarily difficult' problem with projected £35m hole to plug

There is growing demand for vital services in the city.

Economics

9 d. ago HMRC could launch whistleblower reward scheme worth millions at Budget

HMRC is expected to announce the move at the Budget, in a bid to plug a fiscal black hole

Economics

2 w. ago Income tax hike of at least 2p likely needed to plug Budget hole, warns Niesr

The economic think tank said the Chancellor needed to make ‘brave choices’ at the upcoming November 26 Budget.

Events

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves 'considering new tax on expensive homes’ in Budget

With just weeks to go until the Budget, the Chancellor is reportedly hoping going after the richest home owners will help plug the hole in the finances left by the Tories

Economics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves's workplace pension plot: Chancellor warned against 'reckless' £4billion raid on salary sacrifice schemes

The Labour Chancellor is said to be plotting to remove tax breaks offered to employers and staff that pay money into workplace pensions as she looks to plug a multi billion black hole in public finances.

Economics

3 w. ago Income tax rise not ruled out by Keir Starmer in PMQs clash on Budget with Kemi Badenoch

Millions of households are set to be hit with tax rises as Rachel Reeves seeks to plug a hole in the public finances

Economics

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves insists Britain can 'defy' grim economic forecasts

The Chancellor is currently scrambling to plug a multi-billion pound hole in her spending plans ahead of her fiscal package on 26 November.

Economics

3 w. ago Income tax rise only way to plug extra £20bn in Budget black hole, economists warn Reeves

Economists say trying to balance the books by raising smaller taxes risks ‘unnecessary amounts of economic damage’

Economics

3 w. ago Income tax rise only way to plug new £20bn budget black hole, economists warn Reeves

Economists say trying to balance budget by raising smaller taxes risks ‘unnecessary amounts of economic damage’

Economics

3 w. ago Tax raid on cash Isa won't raise the funds to plug Budget black hole, Rachel Reeves told

The Treasury Select Committee urged the Chancellor not to halve the current £20,000 tax-free amount amid City lobbying.

Economics

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves urged to hike taxes on HOLIDAYS at the Budget with new green levies on flights to plug £30billion black hole

The Chancellor should consider a range of levies on aviation to ensure the sector pays 'its fair share' towards Britain's Net Zero targets, according to a new report.

Economics