4 h. 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

4 h. ago Fresh tax hikes top Budget fears among London small businesses

The percentage of owners predicting growth falls to 36%, lowest level since first quarter of 2021.

Economics

20 h. ago Former Miss Jamaica UK fearful for family as deadly Hurricane Melissa closes in on island

Cherelle Mukoko tries to remain calm from home in London as most powerful storm world has seen this year threatens family

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3 d. ago Virginia Giuffre was left ‘shaking’ with fear after sex with Andrew she thought she could be killed, says ex

VIRGINIA Giuffre was left shaking with fear after having sex with Prince Andrew in London, her ex-boyfriend has revealed. Tony Figueroa received a call from the “terrified” 17-year-old just hours after she alleges she was trafficked to Andrew for the first time. Wild conspiracy theories at the time suggested the Royals had Princess Diana murdered...

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5 d. 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

6 d. ago Fund bosses warn Chancellor against personal tax raid as Budget fears rattle investors

Speculation over a fresh tax raid on investors and savers at the upcoming Budget in November is weighing on Briain's financial services sector.

Economics

7 d. ago Pathetic Sadiq Khan wrecked London then ignored grooming gang rape fears

Pathetic Sadiq Khan wrecked London then ignored grooming gang rape fears  Daily Express

Events

7 d. ago Tower Hamlets UKIP protest cancelled over fears of ‘serious disorder’

Tower Hamlets UKIP protest cancelled over fears of ‘serious disorder’  This Is Local London

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8 d. ago Police ban UKIP protest over fears for safety of Muslims in London

Police ban UKIP protest over fears for safety of Muslims in London  Daily Express

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8 d. ago Rachel Reeves warned tax hike in Budget could 'force mass closures of bingo halls' across UK

A wave of bingo halls have closed since the Covid crisis - and an industry chief claims a tax rise will kill off many more, after reports the Chancellor could double taxes on bettering firms to 30%

Events

9 d. ago Jet2 and Tui bosses warn of soaring holiday prices if taxes are hiked in Budget

There are fears some holidaymakers could be 'priced out'

Economics

9 d. ago Betfred warns all 1,300 shops could close if gambling taxes are hiked in Budget

Fred Done, who founded Betfred alongside his brother in 1967, said this would lead to around 7,500 job cuts

Events

9 d. ago Jet2 boss condemns Rachel Reeves for 'screwing Middle England' amid fears cost of holiday will soar if taxes are hiked in Labour Budget

The bosses of the UK's two biggest tour operators said further tax increases would force them to raise prices, putting trips abroad out of reach of many households.

Economics

9 d. ago Holidays will cost more if taxes are hiked in Budget, say travel bosses

Rachel Reeves has acknowledged she is looking at potential tax rises and spending cuts in her Budget on November 26.

Economics

1 week ago Protesters call for release of penguins ‘trapped in basement’ of London aquarium

Campaigners have claimed the Sea Life London Aquarium, owned by Merlin Entertainments, are keeping the birds in ‘horrible’ conditions for profit.

Events

1 week ago More 'punitive' tax hikes would wreck economy: BT and Whitbread in stark warning ahead of Budget

Telecoms giant BT and Premier Inn owner Whitbread warned rising costs are taking their toll on business and the wider economy.

Events

1 week ago Rachel Reeves admits she is planning tax hikes and spending cuts in Budget

The Chancellor will have to fill a black hole estimated at around £50billion

Economics

2 w. ago Politics latest: Reeves blames ‘severe’ Brexit impact on economy as she eyes Budget tax hikes

The chancellor said ‘of course, we’re looking at tax and spending’ ahead of her November 26 statement

Economics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves given warning over tax changes that could affect millions

Experts told the Treasury Committee that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may have to hike major taxes in next month's Budget to plug the black hole in the public finances

Events

2 w. ago Nothing to fear in London but loud Lamborghinis | Brief letters

Nothing to fear in London but loud Lamborghinis | Brief letters  The Guardian

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