7 h. ago Fury at 5m Brits paid NOT to work – as Reeves’s Budget will make 10m pensioners pay income tax

FIVE million people are now on benefits with no requirement to work — as Rachel Reeves gets ready to hike taxes to pay for even more welfare spending. The revelation ahead of tomorrow’s Budget sparked claims that Britain is in the grips of a welfare “crisis”. While benefits spiral, it emerged 10 million pensioners could...

Economics

11 h. ago Will Rachel Reeves increase income tax at the Autumn Budget?

Rachel Reeves income tax plans for this year's Budget have caused much speculation

Economics

14 h. ago Personal tax threshold minimum wage £759 update as change 'in days'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly about to freeze income tax thresholds including the lowest £12,570 for two more years

Economics

17 h. ago Autumn Budget 2025: Live updates as Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to hit Londoners with tax rises

A ‘mansion tax’, income tax threshold freeze extension and pay-per-mile levy for electric vehicle drivers are among the measures the Chancellor is expected to announce

Economics

20 h. ago 10 million pensioners could pay income tax by 2030 if Budget freeze confirmed

If the Chancellor were to extend the freeze on income tax thresholds for another two years, an extra half a million state pensioners would pay income tax

Economics

29 h. ago Ten MILLION pensioners could pay income tax by 2030 if threshold is frozen again in Budget

Many pensioners already earn over the £12,570 personal allowance, landing them with an income tax bill. If the threshold is frozen until 2030 that number will soar.

Economics

31 h. ago Warning 1.3m more people could pay higher income tax rate after Reeves Budget

Concerns over the impact of a ‘stealth tax’ have been highlighted as the chancellor confirms inflation busting rise in the state pension

Events

31 h. ago 2.6 million people in London and South East to be hit by stealth income tax with Reeves Budget raid

The Chancellor is set to continue the income tax thresholds freeze, first introduced in 2022 by Rishi Sunak, until 2029/30

Economics

31 h. ago Reeves to launch crackdown on benefit fraud alongside lifting two

Move aims to bring in extra £1.2bn of savings as government seeks to head off criticism over welfare spendingYou be the chancellor: play our budget gameRachel Reeves will launch a fresh crackdown on benefit fraud at the same time as lifting the two-child limit for universal credit at a cost of £3bn, as ministers seek to head off criticism over rising welfare spending in the budget.The chancellor has made the decision to scrap the two-child limit in full, a move that will be welcomed by Labour MPs who have long highlighted its effect on increasing child poverty.Freezing income tax thresholds for an extra two years to 2030, bringing more people into higher tax bands as wages rise.Making salary sacrifice schemes less generous, including those for pension contributions.A pay-per-mile scheme on electric cars to help fill the tax gap from petrol duty as more people opt for green vehicles.Bringing in higher tax on the most expensive properties, including a surcharge on the highest-value ho...

Politics

32 h. ago Investors warn Rachel Reeves against delaying fiscal pain in UK Budget

Chancellor has abandoned a planned income tax rise that would have kicked in quickly

Economics

32 h. ago Investors warn Reeves against delaying fiscal pain in Budget

Chancellor has abandoned a planned income tax rise that would have kicked in quickly

Economics

32 h. ago After all the hype and confusion, Reeves’s Budget must deliver clarity, stability and direction

Editorial: Britain deserves more than mixed messaging and policy drift. After weeks of premature proposals, the chancellor must deliver a Budget that provides the confidence and coherence so far lacking in both her stewardship and Labour’s broader economic direction

Politics

44 h. ago 1.3 million Londoners to be hit by stealth income tax with Reeves Budget raid

1.3 million Londoners to be hit by stealth income tax with Reeves Budget raid  London Evening Standard

Economics

2 d. ago HMRC says you could get P800 'tax refund' letter in the post

Rebates could be paid out if you have paid too much tax on your pension, your job pay or many other things

Economics

3 d. ago Use our income tax calculator to see how the Budget could affect YOU

HOUSEHOLDS may have been spared by an income tax hike, but there are still plenty of other ways YOUR pocket could be picked in the Budget. A stealth tax raid expected to be announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in her Budget next Wednesday is set to hammer households. Millions of workers and pensioners face being...

Economics

4 d. ago £12,570 personal tax threshold update change impact on state pensioners and DWP benefits

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said freezing the income tax boundaries will also have a big impact on minimum wage workers

Economics

5 d. ago Budget 2025: Is Rachel Reeves planning to raise income tax next week?

Rachel Reeves will announce the full extent of her plans for the economy at the Autumn Budget

Economics

5 d. ago Keir Starmer grilled on Budget stealth tax during fiery PMQs exchange

Rachel Reeves, who is grappling with a multi-million pound black hole, said last year she would end the income tax threshold freeze by 2028. But there is speculation it could be extended

Economics

5 d. ago Starmer refuses to rule out freeze on income tax thresholds in Budget

Labour prime minister under pressure from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch

Economics

5 d. ago Keir Starmer refuses to rule out income tax thresholds freeze at Budget

The Prime Minister dodged questions about the Chancellor’s plans at PMQs

Economics