40 m. ago Clan chief calls to stop farm tax as barley prices drop by almost a third

Farmers have been calling for ministers to axe the tax changes ahead of next week’s budget.

Economics

41 m. ago Winter has finally kicked in – it’s time to crack out the casserole dish and get stewing

The temperature has truly dropped, so get a pot of something warming and delicious going on the stove. Plus: Amy Poon’s perfect post-pub fareSign up here for our weekly food newsletter, FeastAt the risk of sounding like a British cliche, can we take a moment to discuss the change in the weather? This week’s sudden drop in temperature has our house excited for potential snow (the children are giddy), with everything suddenly feeling a lot more wintry. New coats are on the hooks, thermals are being dug out and a casserole dish filled with some sort of soup, stew or stock seems to be permanently ticking away on the hob. These range from quick, warming weeknight dinners to leisurely, slow-cooked weekend meals.Whatever the time of year, I always have speedy packets of wontons and gyozas in the freezer, and cook them depending on how I feel (fried and steamed versus boiled and soupy). At the moment, I am craving warmth and nourishment, and Meera Sodha’s quickish vegan wonton soup hits all...

Politics

16 h. ago Strictly star fumes 'the rules need to be clear' as contestant misses live show

EXCLUSIVE: Strictly Come Dancing star James Jordan has called for a rule change after La Voix was forced to miss Blackpool week after being given a bye through to next week

Culture

16 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star urges for major rule change and says 'it's not fair'

EXCLUSIVE: A former Strictly Come Dancing star has urged for a major change after one contestant is skipping this week's show

Politics

20 h. ago Martin Lewis £92 document 'more important than a will' for UK households in change 'this week'

The Ministry of Justice this week confirmed a change to the document as experts advised people to 'act now'

Economics

20 h. ago Martin Lewis says £92 document 'more important than a will' for UK households

The government made a change this week to the key decision - but experts said 'act now'

Economics

24 h. ago What does the left want? A wealth tax. What will that accomplish? Very little | Aditya Chakrabortty

Imposing a 1% levy on the super-rich isn’t a policy, it’s pantomime. Tackling inequality in Britain will require much more far-reaching changesBy this time next week you will be digesting the budget, you lucky thing. Yet even before Rachel Reeves has commended a single damn thing to the house, her efforts have been written off as a “shambles”, from a “chaotic” government that is Labour in name alone. Which begs the question: what is the leftwing alternative?Because there is one, on which agreement stretches from Labour backbenchers to many of their opponent MPs and far beyond. Whether you listen to Zack Polanski or Zarah Sultana, the TUC or the YouTubers, they all call for a wealth tax – stinging the rich to pay for schools and hospitals. Who could be against such a thing?Aditya Chakrabortty is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

Economics

39 h. ago Keir Starmer grilled on Budget stealth tax during fiery PMQs exchange

Rachel Reeves, who is grappling with a multi-million pound black hole, said last year she would end the income tax threshold freeze by 2028. But there is speculation it could be extended

Economics

39 h. ago Starmer refuses to rule out freeze on income tax thresholds in Budget

Labour prime minister under pressure from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch

Economics

41 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer Personal tax thresholds £12,570 HMRC update as fears of change 'next week'

Prime Minister was asked about a potential freeze for another two years

Economics

41 h. ago Keir Starmer refuses to rule out income tax thresholds freeze at Budget

The Prime Minister dodged questions about the Chancellor’s plans at PMQs

Economics

41 h. ago Starmer refuses to rule out freeze on income tax thresholds ahead of Budget

The Prime Minister declined to answer numerous questions from Kemi Badenoch on the issue.

Economics

42 h. ago Starmer refuses to rule out freezing income tax thresholds in Budget

Starmer facing questions in Commons ahead of crunch Budget next week

Economics

43 h. ago Martin Lewis issues £12,270 personal tax allowance state pensioners update and warns 'it'll be first time you pay'

On his ITV show a worried viewer asked about possible changed in news week's budget and the impact on tax and working

Economics

67 h. ago Major UK airport used by thousands of Scots to see change from November 19

The change is being made this week, passengers are being told

Politics

68 h. ago UK Government responds to calls for £20,000 Personal Allowance tax threshold

More than 32,300 people have signed an online petition calling for the UK Government to unfreeze the income tax threshold.

Economics

3 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

3 d. ago Income tax thresholds and pension relief set to change next week

An expert has warned to take time to digest the changes before making any sudden changes

Economics

3 d. ago Manchester Airport warns easyJet and Emirates passengers of major change this week

Passengers will be contacted directly by their airline

Events

3 d. ago Budget 2025: Reeves set to drop tax hikes in favour of threshold freezes

Millions may face higher bills as frozen tax bands quietly push more income into taxation 💸

Economics