5 h. ago What is the ‘stealth’ rise in income tax and how will it affect me after the Budget?

The prime minister refused to rule out income tax thresholds being frozen – which could lead to people paying more

Economics

7 h. ago Budget 2025: Interactive map shows where 260,000 London children will benefit from Reeves axing two

Newham, Tower Hamlets and Hackney set to be the London boroughs where most families benefit from lifting of two-child welfare cap

Politics

7 h. ago Tax expert reveals key reasons why Rachel Reeves’ mansion tax won’t work

Dan Neidle warns Rachel Reeves against a plan to use outdated valuations to force people to pay her planned mansion tax

Economics

21 h. ago Rachel Reeves set to cut annual cash ISA limit to £12,000 in Budget

The chancellor is set to lay out her highly-anticipated Budget on Wednesday

Economics

29 h. ago Rachel Reeves to cut annual cash Isa limit to £12,000 in Budget

Move comes as UK government attempts to funnel more cash into London-listed stocks

Economics

30 h. ago Full list of people eligible for extra DWP Christmas payment next month

The DWP will issue a wide variety of people a tax-free bonus payment in just a matter of days

Politics

44 h. ago Bolt trials fare price bidding amid worries of ‘damaging’ taxi tax

The ride-sharing app said potential tax changes would disproportionately affect shift-based workers and vulnerable people who rely on taxi services.

Economics

46 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

46 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

4 d. ago PM says leaders should ‘stick to their word’ but fails to reaffirm tax pledge

The Prime Minister repeatedly declined to rule out hitting working people with extra tax in the Budget.

Politics

4 d. ago How 2.3m workers will face the £100,000 tax trap within four years thanks to frozen thresholds

More people than ever are being caught in the 60 per cent tax trap, which affects those earning between £100,000 and £125,150.

Economics

7 d. ago How much have frozen tax thresholds cost YOU? Our fiscal drag calculator reveals the pain

The Chancellor is widely expected to extend the freeze on income tax thresholds, we reveal what it has cost people so far - and you can work out your bill.

Economics

8 d. ago Chancellor's Budget raid will make 500,000 more people in London and South East pay 40% income tax rate

Rachel Reeves is set to impose a ‘stealth tax’ in her Budget on November 26 with a further two-year freeze on income tax thresholds

Economics

8 d. ago Reeves Budget raid will see 260,000 more Londoners paying 40% income tax rate

Reeves Budget raid will see 260,000 more Londoners paying 40% income tax rate  London Evening Standard

Economics

8 d. ago 500,000 more people in London and South East to pay income tax higher rate by 2029 with Reeves Budget raid

The Chancellor is set to impose a ‘stealth tax’ in her Budget on November 26 with a further two-year freeze on income tax thresholds

Economics

8 d. ago Rachel Reeves's stealth tax will cost working families more than £1,000 as Chancellor plots 'smorgasbord' of smaller increases

The Chancellor's plan to freeze income tax thresholds for a further two years will cost higher-earning couples as much as £1,300 in tax and National Insurance, analysis has found.

Economics

1 week ago What pension changes is Rachel Reeves considering in the budget?

One possible alteration was thought to be tax-free cash drawdowns, but the chancellor may have turned to salary sacrifice schemesRumours about what Rachel Reeves may, or may not, do to pensions in the budget continue to swirl.One much-debated possible change – cutting the amount of tax-free cash that people can take from their pensions – is said by some to be off the table, but reports have emerged that the chancellor has “salary sacrifice” pension schemes in her sights. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Council tax should be doubled for one group of people say experts

A group of experts has told the government the change has to be made

Politics

1 week ago Reeves not ‘playing fast and loose with people’s money’ amid tax U

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy would not be drawn into speculation that Ms Reeves has abandoned plans for the manifesto-breaking tax hike.

Economics

1 week ago 'Stealth tax' alert: Reeves Budget to make record 10m pay Income Tax higher rate if she freezes thresholds

A further two-year freeze on Income Tax thresholds would drag 790,000 more people into paying the 40% higher rate, according to the IFS

Economics