6 d. ago Grim Budget backdrop as food prices surge again despite inflation easing from 20

The grim Budget backdrop for Rachel Reeves was underlined today with food prices on the rise again.

Economics

6 d. ago Inflation falls by less than expected as prices rise by 3.6 per cent in new blow to Rachel Reeves' Budget hopes

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation slowed to 3.6 per cent in October, down from 3.8 per cent in September, the Office for National Statistics said today.

Economics

1 week ago Planned income tax rise now set to be scrapped by Rachel Reeves

Her initial plan was expected to see income tax rates increased by 2p but the plans have now reportedly been the subject of a U-turn

Politics

1 week ago How 1million will pay tax for the first time if Budget raid goes ahead – min wage and pensioners will be hit hardest

A MILLION extra people will be dragged into paying income tax if Rachel Reeves presses ahead with a punishing stealth rise, a new report reveals. Pensioners and minimum wage earners face being hit by tax thresholds being frozen for a further two years to help balance the books. Income tax thresholds are frozen until 2028, so...

Economics

1 week ago Budget 2025 could lead to 'biggest loss of pubs in a generation' without action

Pub landlords warn the pub industry is at risk of "dying" after an "astronomical" rise in costs for pubs and brewers ahead of Rachel Reeves unveiling the Budget

Economics

1 week ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London flat and Europe jumps as UK government borrowing costs climb amid Starmer coup

FTSE 100 LIVE: London flat and Europe jumps as UK government borrowing costs climb amid Starmer coup  Yahoo Finance UK

Politics

1 week ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London flat and Europe gains as UK government borrowing costs climb amid Starmer coup

FTSE 100 LIVE: London flat and Europe gains as UK government borrowing costs climb amid Starmer coup  Yahoo Finance UK

Politics

2 w. ago How could Rachel Reeves increase income tax in her Budget – and what would it mean for you?

Chancellor reportedly tells watchdog she intends to increase personal tax in one of several ‘major measures’ planned for Budget at end of month

Economics

2 w. ago How much an income tax rise would cost you if Rachel Reeves increases it in the Budget

The chancellor's hints at an income tax rise have been met with alarm from some

Economics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves reveals she's planning to increase income tax at the Budget

The move would break one of Labour’s core manifesto promises in an attempt to close the black hole in public finances Reeves’ government inherited

Economics

2 w. ago Economists urge Reeves to make ‘difficult’ choices to boost market confidence

Experts said the Chancellor should prioritise bringing down Government borrowing costs.

Economics

2 w. ago Threat of income tax rise grows as Rachel Reeves gives clear sign she will break Labour manifesto pledge

Chancellor rolls ground for tax rises in unusual pre-Budget speech at Downing Street

Events

3 w. ago Income tax fears rise as Rachel Reeves gives clear sign she will break Labour manifesto pledge

Chancellor rolls ground for tax rises in unusual pre-Budget speech at Downing Street

Politics

3 w. ago Starmer to face cabinet backlash if he breaks manifesto pledge on income tax

Senior ministers fear rumoured plans could backfire significantly with already-weary voters

Politics

3 w. ago Martin Lewis calls for urgent action after new price rise for 15million people

But in an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Martin Lewis explained how O2 customers will see bills rise by 40% more than they were initially told under the new system

Economics

3 w. ago Government borrowing costs rise as Rachel Reeves comes under fresh pressure in renting row

Government borrowing costs rose sharply on Thursday, partially erasing gains made in recent months, in another blow to Rachel Reeves' Budget plans.

Politics

3 w. ago Reeves under fresh pressure as new emails passed to Starmer in rent licence row: latest

The PM is thought to have become aware of the messages on Thursday

Events

3 w. ago Reeves under fresh pressure as new emails emerge in rent licence row: latest

The PM is thought to have become aware of the messages on Thursday

Events

3 w. ago Government borrowing costs rise as Rachel Reeves comes under pressure

Government borrowing costs rose sharply on Thursday, partially erasing gains made in recent months, in another blow to Rachel Reeves' Budget plans.

Politics

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves faces '£20billion Budget black hole' as downgrade fuels tax rise fears

The Chancellor is grappling with a big headache - the UK's woeful productivity - which could trigger the need for spending cuts and tax rises in the Budget

Economics