17 h. ago UK's productivity forecast to be downgraded sparking tax rise fears in Chancellor's upcoming Budget

Treasury officials are anticipating that the blackhole in the UK’s finances could amount to £30billion

Economics

20 h. ago Barratt cautions over ‘limited growth’ as tax hike fears weigh on buyer demand

The housebuilding giant said the upcoming Budget on November 26 has added ‘additional risk’ to the outlook.

Economics

22 h. ago 'Do not cut our funding': Mental health charities plea with Scottish Government support in upcoming budget

The Scotsman speaks to metal health charities about how they are filling the gaps caused by long NHS waiting lists.

Politics

66 h. ago Tax hikes spell even higher prices for shoppers, Aldi boss warns Rachel Reeves

The boss of Aldi has warned Rachel Reeves not to hike supermarket's costs at her upcoming Budget, as sales topped £18billion in the UK and Ireland last year.

Economics

67 h. ago Tax hikes spell even higher prices for consumers, Aldi boss warns Rachel Reeves

The boss of Aldi has warned Rachel Reeves not to hike supermarket's costs at her upcoming Budget, as sales topped £18billion in the UK and Ireland last year.

Events

5 d. ago Wishaw MSP welcomes proposals which could see unpaid carers receive greater financial support

The Carer Additional Person Payment, worth around £520, is expected to benefit around 18,000 people across Scotland and will form part of the SNP Scottish Government’s new Carer Support benefit package.

Politics

8 d. ago The terrifying signals that have left me convinced Rachel Reeves is about to axe vital tax breaks on pensions: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

With interest in Angela Rayner's tax affairs ebbing away, the focus has swung towards the upcoming Budget - and plans to tax our hard-earned wealth.

Economics

1 week ago Budget airline cuts 200,000 seats from its upcoming holidays as airline forecasts turbulence

Jet2 has said it will cut the number of seats available on its flights by around 200,000 in the coming months after the budget travel giant warned shareholders about earnings forecasts

Politics

2 w. ago Reeves set to announce Budget date today as UK borrowing costs soar: Politics live

Rachel Reeves is expected to announce the date for the upcoming budget on Wednesday

Politics

2 w. ago Heston Blumenthal warns business rates and VAT are killing pubs and must be reformed

Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal has urged Labour to prevent a wave of pub closures at the upcoming Budget.

Events