93 m. ago UK workers ‘job hugging’ to seek security as competition grows – report

A top economist cautioned that workers are clinging onto roles as opportunities thin out and competition for jobs intensifies.

Events

11 h. ago Rising mortgage rates signal fresh battle for homeowners ahead of Reeves’ Budget

Lenders have raised rates on some deals amid a ‘fraught political and economic climate’, with more expected to follow

Economics

24 h. ago Firms halt hiring amid fears over Budget as Reeves is urged not to do 'any further damage' to job market

As speculation mounts over yet more tax hikes in the Budget in November, recruitment experts pleaded with the Chancellor to ease pressure on employers to boost hiring.

Economics

25 h. ago Are we heading for an' Omnishambles Budget'? Warning to Rachel Reeves  over demolishing pension tax relief

Overhauling pension tax relief to cut the amount going to better paid taxpayers would cause uproar and also harm lower paid workers, warns a new study.

Events

3 d. ago Explosive Ghislaine Maxwell claims caught on camera during dating app honeypot trap as White House forced into urgent damage control

Joseph Schnitt, Acting Deputy Chief, was caught on camera making the claims about Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell to a woman he met on Hinge.

Events

3 d. ago Asian shares climb after another Wall Street record and hopes for cuts to U.S. interest rates

Asian shares are higher after U.S. stocks rose as Wall Street made its final moves ahead of a highly anticipated report on the job market

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Lateness’ of UK Budget ‘entirely undesirable’, says Swinney

The First Minister was speaking after Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she will outline her fiscal plans in the Commons on November 26.

Politics

4 d. ago UK firms axe jobs at fastest pace for almost four years, survey finds

Companies are also increasingly pessimistic about future employment amid concerns over the wider economic outlook.

Politics

4 d. ago Budget blow to investment: Reeves must stop delaying difficult decisions, says ALEX BRUMMER

The arrival of fresh expertise at the Treasury ought to be positive. But when they are from the same narrow gene pool, the result is groupthink.

Economics

4 d. ago Angela Rayner’s defence on stamp duty error ‘cannot withstand scrutiny’, Tories tell HMRC: UK Politics live

Angela Rayner said she was given inaccurate legal advice that led her to underpay tax when buying a flat in Hove in May

Politics

4 d. ago Rayner’s defence on stamp duty error ‘cannot withstand scrutiny’, Tories tell HMRC: UK Politics live

Angela Rayner said she was given inaccurate legal advice that led her to underpay tax when buying a flat in Hove in May

Politics

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves is accused of spelling 'disaster for business' by leaving her budget until late November: Months of doom

The Chancellor was warned the decision to hold the event so late in the year threatened to create months of damaging speculation about tax rises and will stunt growth.

Economics

5 d. ago Rayner’s defence on stamp duty error ‘cannot withstand scrutiny’, Tories tell HMRC

The Prime Minister said he was ‘proud’ to be sat next to Angela Rayner

Politics

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves scrambles to play down claims she's facing a £50bn 'black hole' in the public finances as under

The Chancellor also sought to dampen speculation she is poised to announce a fresh package of tax rises on British businesses and households.

Economics

5 d. ago Reeves names last possible date for Budget as she eyes tax hikes to plug £40bn black hole

Sources tell The Independent the chancellor favours raising capital gains tax and introducing a gambling levy to plug the £40bn hole in public finances

Economics

5 d. ago Budget 2025: What taxes could Rachel Reeves put up and what does it mean for you

There is fevered speculation about the different taxes that might be in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' sights as she looks to plug a more than £20billion hole in the public finances

Economics

5 d. ago US job openings slip to 7.2 million in July, more evidence the American labor market is cooling

U.S. employers posted 7.2 million job vacancies in July as the American labor market continued to cool

Economics

5 d. ago Starmer defends Rayner over stamp duty controversy as Badenoch calls for her to go

The Prime Minister said he was ‘proud’ to be sat next to Angela Rayner

Politics

5 d. ago PMQs live: Starmer and Badenoch clash over Angela Rayner stamp duty controversy and economy

The Prime Minister is facing questions on his deputy’s conduct

Politics

5 d. ago Autumn Budget: when is the 2025 UK Budget date, what will be announced

Rachel Reeves faces tough choices on taxes, spending, and growth 📊

Politics