18 h. ago Poorest have got poorer under Labour while the richest are better off, stark new figures show

Prime minister Keir Starmer pledges to ‘wage all out war’ on the high cost of living

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26 h. ago Rachel Reeves's 'fiscal drag' stealth tax will leave striving British workers £505 worse off by 2030

Millions of workers will find themselves worse off by 2030 as Labour's tax policy 'quietly hammers' workers yet leaves benefits claimants and pensioners richer, a think tank has warned.

Economics

28 h. ago Hair salons like mine are the canaries in the coalmine for economic trouble ahead. Reeves' tax hikes threaten to ruin us all: Top stylist MICHAEL VAN CLARKE on why he's barring every Labour MP...

For nearly 40 years, I've welcomed thousands of people into my hairdressing salon. But now I've decided to do something I've never done before - turn customers away.

Economics

30 h. ago Reeves stealth taxes ‘hammering’ workers while pensioners and benefits claimants ‘better off’

Labour chancellor’s freeze on tax thresholds will mean a worker currently earning £50,000 would be £505 worse off by 2030-31, analysis finds

Economics

4 d. ago Holidaymakers warned of flight price hikes as UK airports grapple with millions of pounds in higher taxes due to Labour changes

Regional airports are among those facing the highest jump in business rate bills because of changes coming into effext next April, an analysis has found.

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6 d. ago Every trick possible to dodge Labour's looming tax raid, by our financial experts. Our calculations let a family of four shield £538,440 next year... it can save you a fortune

After the barrage of tax hikes on workers, landlords, savers and homeowners this year, it is now even harder to hold on to your hard-earned cash without losing chunks to the taxman.

Economics

6 d. ago SNP projects run 67 years late and £1.3bn over budget, including Glen Sannox, A9 dualling, HMP Glasgow

Scottish Labour says the analysis shows the SNP cannot be trusted with taxpayers’ money.

Economics

9 d. ago Did ANY Labour MPs back the farms tax? Ministers join public condemnation of hated policy after Starmer's latest humiliating U

Keir Starmer dramatically watered down the controversial inheritance tax raid yesterday, barely a week he defended it in front of a Commons committee.

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1 week ago Farmers rejoice as Starmer caves in to pressure and waters down inheritance tax raid

After months of fierce protests by farmers, Labour has downscaled its plan for a so-called ‘tractor tax’

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1 week ago Major climbdown on inheritance tax raid on farmers as Starmer caves in after months of pressure

After months of fierce protests by farmers, Labour has downscaled its plan for a so-called ‘tractor tax’

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1 week ago Labour isn't taxing fun says Treasury minister as Budget bingo boost hailed

Dan Tomlinson, the Exchequer Secretary, rubbished criticism over Budget tax rises on remote gambling, which is due to swell the public coffers by an extra £1.1billion by 2029/30

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1 week ago Brits have become POORER in 2025 as Labour's tax bonanza reduced household incomes despite Starmer's promises

Official national accounts painted a dismal picture, with growth slightly worse than previously thought in the second quarter of the year.

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1 week ago Streeting says taxes too high as he calls for closer trade with EU to help economy

Health secretary says UK had taken a ‘massive economic hit’ with Brexit – while ducking question of him replacing Keir Starmer

Economics

2 w. ago 'Last Christmas' for many pubs thanks to Rachel Reeves' tax hikes as bars hit

While for many this Christmas will be one of festivities and cheer, for many pubs it is set to be the exact opposite as businesses will struggle due to Labour's tax hikes

Events

2 w. ago Billionaire investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe  brands Labour's carbon tax 'most idiotic in the world'

His remarks come a day after the Government stepped in to rescue his chemical plant, which was under threat from high costs.

Economics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves infamous inheritance tax is the ONLY thing on the minds of farmers' as Christmas approaches

Farmers are 'bewildered and frightened' about the future because of Labour's family farm tax, a report reveals.

Politics

2 w. ago Keir Starmer’s callous answers on farm tax show why his government is failing

The Prime Minister’s response on being told farmers with terminal illnesses were considering end their lives early to avoid Labour’s new inheritance tax on farms showed a startling lack of empathy

Politics

2 w. ago Labour's inheritance tax raid on farmers has left them 'bewildered and frightened' according to official review by ex

The farm profitability report by former NFU president Baroness Minette Batters called for a 'new deal for profitable farming' that recognises the true cost of producing food.

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2 w. ago Labour's inheritance tax raid on farmers has left them 'bewildered and frightened' according to official review by ex

The farm profitability report by former NFU president Baroness Minette Batters called for a 'new deal for profitable farming' that recognises the true cost of producing food.

Politics

2 w. ago What are the inheritance tax changes for farmers and why are they angry about it?

Labour’s plan ensures an inheritance tax of 20 per cent is imposed on farmers’ agricultural assets worth more than £1 million

Politics