23 h. 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

23 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

46 h. 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

51 h. 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

52 h. ago Bombshell signal Rachel Reeves plans to increase income tax in Budget

Rachel Reeves has reportedly told the Budget watchdog that she is planning to hike income tax in her November 26 statement, in the clearest sign yet of the Chancellor's plans

Economics

3 d. ago Gordon Brown to issue warning on ‘shameful epidemic’ of child poverty in Britain

The ex-Labour leader will also call for Rachel Reeves to raise taxes on gambling firms to cover the cost of lifting the two-child benefit cap

Events

3 d. ago Labour MPs turn on Rachel Reeves as Chancellor hints at breaking manifesto pledge not to raise income tax

The Chancellor hinted this week that she is considering a manifesto-busting rise in income tax as she grapples with a black hole in the public finances estimated at up to £30 billion.

Politics

3 d. ago 'She's attacking the wrong people!': Daily Mail readers stick the boot in to Rachel Reeves over tax hike plans... and predict what will happen next

Commenters were staunchly opposed to reports the Chancellor will go back on Labour 's manifesto promise not to increase taxes for 'working people' in her Budget on November 26.

Events

4 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

4 d. ago 2025 Budget: Rachel Reeves' November UK tax increases explained and what it could cost you

A £50bn gap in the public finances could leave ordinary Brits paying more tax 💸

Economics

4 d. ago Chancellor under rising pressure amid warning UK finance blackhole must be plugged ‘with 2p income tax hike’

Rachel Reeves has given strong indications she will break Labour’s manifesto promise not to raise taxes on “working people” at her Budget on November 26

Events

4 d. ago Two in five business owners say they'll leave Britain if Rachel Reeves delivers tax rises

Businesses have warned it is increasingly difficult to operate following tax rises in the last Budget, alongside higher energy prices and stubborn inflation.

Economics

4 d. ago I won't quit even if I break my promise not to raise tax, Rachel Reeves says

The Chancellor hinted she is considering the first rise in the basic rate of income tax for half a century, saying 'we will all have to contribute' at the November 26 Budget.

Politics

4 d. ago SNP ministers may be forced to slash public spending or hike taxes due to UK Budget 'hard choices'

The Fraser of Allander Institute estimated a 2p rise in UK income tax could cut Holyrood’s budget by £1 billion due to the fiscal arrangements between Holyrood and Westminster.

Politics

4 d. 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

5 d. ago Slash spending instead of hiking taxes, Kemi Badenoch says as she tears into Chancellor's 'waffle bomb' pre

Kemi Badenoch delivered a brutal response after Chancellor Rachel Reeves effectively confirmed she will increase the burden again at the Budget.

Economics

5 d. ago Ryanair boss warns of UK flights cuts and fare increases ahead of budget

Michael O'Leary hinted that airlines could move their operations to countries with lower business taxes

Events

5 d. ago Slash spending instead of hiking taxes, Kemi Badenoch says as she slams Chancellor's 'waffle bomb' pre

Kemi Badenoch delivered a brutal response after Chancellor Rachel Reeves effectively confirmed she will increase the burden again at the Budget.

Economics

5 d. 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

5 d. ago Reeves pledges to build bigger cushion in Budget to ‘withstand global turbulence’

Opposition parties criticise chancellor over speech that opens door to manifesto-breaking income tax rise

Politics