39 m. ago Half want to abolish inheritance tax, even though only 1 in 20 will pay it

It comes as pensions are set to be included in inheritance tax calculations from 2027 under Labour plans, with further changes possible in the upcoming Budget.

Economics

9 d. ago Rachel Reeves warns of looming ‘harsh headwinds’ as she fails to dispel fears over major tax rises

The chancellor received ten standing ovations as she set out her pitch to Labour members ahead of what will be a difficult budget in November

Events

1 week ago Reeves hints at tax rises in Budget as she unveils youth unemployment plan: Labour conference live

Rachel Reeves said pleas from the left and right to spend more money were “siren calls”, as she insisted voters could trust her with the nation’s finances

Economics

1 week ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows not to raise taxes on 'working people' in her Autumn budget

Chancellor vows to stand by Labour’s manifesto pledge not to raise taxes on working people - but leaves door open to changing VAT rules

Economics

2 w. ago Treasury 'frantically working on £30bn of tax hikes' for Budget as Labour think

The outlook seems to be darkening for Rachel Reeves as insiders admit the Office for Budget Responsibility is set to downgrade productivity estimates.

Economics

2 w. ago OECD warns the UK faces the highest inflation in the G7 after Labour's tax raid as brutal Budget looms

Economists from the influential organisation also predicted that UK inflation will surge, with Britain experiencing the highest level among the G7 group of advanced economies this year.

Economics

3 w. ago Fears of spike in food bills as firms warn Labour against another Budget tax raid... with ministers preparing to push through workers' rights law

An industry body said food and drink inflation could reach 5.7 per cent by the end of the year, pointing to the effects of the national insurance raid and new packaging taxes.

Economics