18 h. ago Pensioners could pay £380 a year EXTRA in tax under Rachel Reeves’ Budget plot

MILLIONS of pensioners face paying an extra £380 a year in tax under Rachel Reeves' Budget plans. The Chancellor is expected to increase income tax by 2p in her Autumn Budget, while cutting National Insurance (NI) payments by 2p for earnings under £50,270. This would ease the burden on workers, as the income tax hike...

Economics

24 h. ago BRIAN READE: 'Honesty is best policy for Rachel Reeves and she has to admit Labour was wrong'

The Chancellor needs to tell us in her Budget that to fix our broken economy we all need to pay more tax, with the wealthiest paying the most, Brian Reade says. Because Labour has nothing to lose right now

Events

39 h. ago Fury at 'outrageous hit job' on British taxpayers as Brussels 'demands UK pays into EU budget' for first time since Brexit under Starmer's 'reset'

The Prime Minister and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen struck a new agreement in May that Sir Keir claimed would 'move on' from past spats.

Economics

40 h. ago European Commission mulls AI Act delays after Trump and business pressure

Spokesperson says ‘reflection is still ongoing’ over whether to postpone ‘targeted parts’ of legislationBusiness live – latest updatesThe European Commission is considering plans to delay parts of the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act, after intense pressure from businesses and Donald Trump’s administration.The commission confirmed that “a reflection” was “still ongoing” on delaying aspects of the regulation, after media reports that Brussels was weighing up changes with the aim of easing demands on companies. Continue reading...

Events

41 h. ago Brussels 'to step up demands' for Britain to pay into the EU's budget for the first time since Brexit as part of Keir Starmer's 'reset' deal

The Prime Minister and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen struck a new agreement in May that Sir Keir claimed would 'move on' from past spats.

Economics

50 h. ago EU demands UK pay into budget as part of relationship ‘reset’

Growing tension between London and Brussels just six months after summit set out to build stronger ties

Economics

58 h. ago French forking out £132k of UK taxpayers’ cash to build fence to prevent migrants bothering locals in town near Calais

FRENCH officials plan to splurge up to £132,000 of British taxpayers’ cash on a huge fence to prevent migrants bothering locals in a small town near Calais.  A local authority wants a 1,000-yard long, 6½ft tall barrier to keep them away from locals’ homes and gardens in Gravelines where scores of mostly young men await gangmasters’...

Economics

66 h. ago 7 changes Rachel Reeves could hit drivers with in the Budget – from fuel duty to pay

DRIVERS are bracing for big changes in Rachel Reeves’ upcoming Autumn Budget that could hit their finances. It's feared the chancellor will hike everyday costs for anyone who owns a motor with a range of options at her disposal when she gives her update on the nation's finances on November 26. Higher annual charges, new...

Economics

2 d. ago Reeves accused of treating drivers ‘like a cash machine’ amid reports of pay

The Treasury is facing a fall in revenue from fuel duty as more people make the switch from petrol and diesel to electric cars

Economics

3 d. ago Bride gets married on a tiny budget after refusing to pay £3,000 bill

Clare Coyne refused to pay the £3,000 quoted to her to decorate the ceremony room on her wedding day so decided to cut costs

Economics

3 d. ago Reeves poised to unveil Budget plan for EV drivers to pay per mile charges

Chancellor looks to offset a forecast sharp drop in government revenue from fuel duty

Economics

3 d. ago How your pay could be cut by £560 a year in ANOTHER Budget change that Rachel Reeves is plotting

MILLIONS of workers could see their take-home pay cut under Budget plans being weighed up by the Treasury, industry experts have warned. The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has written to all 650 MPs urging the Government not to slash or scrap "salary sacrifice" for pension contributions. SPP says such a move would hit ordinary...

Economics

3 d. ago How much income tax you'll have to pay if 2p rise announced in Budget

The Chancellor has given her clearest signal yet that she plans to increase income tax

Economics

5 d. ago How much more council tax could YOU be paying under Rachel Reeves' desperate Budget assault on the 'wealthy'?

The Chancellor is said to be plotting a Budget tax raid on 'wealthy' households by dramatically hiking the charge for the top council tax bands.

Economics

5 d. ago Outrage in Paris as Shein prepares to open its first permanent store

Fast-fashion retailer faces political anger, fury from workers and warnings it will damage city’s progressive imageThe online fast-fashion retailer Shein will open its first permanent bricks-and-mortar store in the world in Paris this week amid political outrage, fury from workers and warnings from city hall that it will damage the French capital’s progressive image.The Singapore-based clothing company, which was founded in China, has built a massive online business despite criticism over its factory working conditions and the environmental impact of low-cost, throwaway fashion. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Public service productivity tumbles at fastest rate in nearly three years after Labour's pay and spending splurges

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to blame Brexit and Tory austerity for another grim package of tax hikes in the Budget on November 26.

Economics

7 d. ago The 'road to nowhere' that cuts through the Amazon jungle and is costing British taxpayers £52million

It is just one of hundreds of schemes funded through the ICF which will spend a staggering £11.6bn in foreign aid on behalf of the British taxpayer by the end of this financial year.

Economics

7 d. ago Budget and Cold Weather Payments included in 6 money changes set for November

The Cold Weather Payment Scheme is to be extended this winter. There are also a number of potential changes taking place in November that could impact your winter heating bill

Economics

9 d. ago Anger as Brits are told to register with POLICE if they want to use e

The Germany embassy in the UK issued the advice amid claims that Britons are being 'treated worse' than travellers from 'any other Western country'.

Events

9 d. ago All the money changes hitting YOUR pocket in November including Autumn Budget and cold weather payments

NOVEMBER is fast approaching, and with it come plenty of changes that could affect your pocket. Millions of people will keep their eyes peeled on any potential changes off the back of Rachel Reeves’ budget but others may extra support to help with the cost of living through grants and benefits. These are the main...

Economics