2 h. ago Voices: The bottom line? Britain simply can’t afford to impose a wealth tax

As battle lines are drawn within Labour over taxing the super-rich, Chris Blackhurst says that the government must resist Lord Kinnock’s siren call to take a 2 per cent slice of asset values above £10 million – because the country’s economic prosperity depends on it

Economics

6 h. ago A wealth tax which would hit London hard is up to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, says minister

The Government is not ruling out new tax rises after a Labour revolt over welfare reforms blew a £5 billion hole in the Treasury’s spending plans

Politics

8 h. ago Imposing a wealth tax which would hit London hard is up to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, says minister

The Government is not ruling out new tax rises after a Labour revolt over welfare reforms blew a £5 billion hole in the Treasury’s spending plans

Politics

29 h. ago Keir Starmer must slap wealth tax on richest Brits, warns ex

Former leader Neil Kinnock said the Government appeared 'bogged down by their own imposed limitations' and said Keir Starmer should consider a wealth tax on assets over £10million

Events

43 h. ago Even poorest OAPs face paying income tax in new stealth raid on state pension

Millions of Britain's poorest pensioners face being dragged into an 'old-age tax trap' as Chancellor Rachel Reeves desperately attempts to fill a growing black hole in the public finances.

Economics

57 h. ago Is it embarrassing if a politician cries in public, or does it make them seem more human?

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves was seen crying in the Commons during PMQs this week

Politics

3 d. ago If there's anyone we don't need lecturing us to 'be kind' it is MPs supporting government moves to drive the disabled into poverty

Justified sympathy for Chancellor Rachel Reeves should not forget the government is pushing policy set to leave ordinary peoples' lives in pieces

Politics

3 d. ago Rachel Reeves gets a 1 out of 10 for first year in office, says top entrepreneur

Rachel Reeves will mark her first year in office as Chancellor on Saturday

Politics

4 d. ago What is true on Rachel Reeves's CV as chancellor accused of changing length of time she was at Bank of England

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has been embroiled in a scandal over the editing of her LinkedIn

Politics

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves' first year: Cataclysmic levels of debt, questionable decisions and ominous warnings from the bond market

City confidence in her is rock bottom — and Rachel Reeves’s high wire act is just one misstep away from a full blown financial crisis, says Jonathan Prynn

Events

4 d. ago From Vladimir Putin to Rachel Reeves, which politicians have publicly cried?

Rachel Reeves, the first female chancellor in British history, appeared to cry in Commons on Tuesday night - which others

Politics

4 d. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves' family life, husband with top government job and famous sister

After Keir Starmer came to Rachel Reeves' defence after a difficult PMQs, we take a look at the Chancellor's life away from politics - including her famous family member

Politics

4 d. ago Voices: The markets have spoken – and it is they, not the prime minister, that saved Rachel Reeves

In its response to the chancellor’s possible resignation, in the face of market jitters, the City has made it clear that she is Labour’s only candidate for No 11, says James Moore – and any attempt to replace her could prove very expensive for the country

Politics

4 d. ago A year that ends in tears: Rachel Reeves's time in number 11 is no cause for celebration

City confidence in her is rock bottom — and Rachel Reeves’s high wire act is just one misstep away from a full blown financial crisis, says Jonathan Prynn

Politics

4 d. ago Keir Starmer speaks out on Rachel Reeves’ tears in the House of Commons

The Prime Minister spoke about Chancellor Rachel Reeves' emotions during PMQs

Politics

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves says she was having a 'tough day' when her tears sunk markets... and insists she is still 'totally' up for being Chancellor

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted she was dealing with a 'personal issue' but refused to give details as she spoke about the extraordinary scenes in the Commons for the first time.

Politics

4 d. ago Reeves 'could be forced into £40BILLION of extra tax hikes' by 'perfect storm' of stalling economy and Labour's benefits shambles

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is trying to move on after her outburst of emotion during PMQs yesterday.

Economics

4 d. ago Who is Rachel Reeves' sister? Meet the Labour MP Ellie Reeves

Ellie Reeves is a Labour MP and the sister of UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Politics

4 d. ago The toll it takes: Looking back at the times MPs cried in the Commons amid mystery over Chancellor Rachel Reeves' tears during PMQs

Looking back at times MPs shed tears in the House of Commons

Politics

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves says her tears were NOT caused by spat with Speaker or PM as she hints at 'personal issue'... and is still 'totally' up for being Chancellor

Chancellor Rachel Reeves was flanked at the event in London by Keir Starmer - who gave her an awkward hug - and Health Secretary Wes Streeting.

Politics