3 h. ago Inflation and unemployment forecasts hiked as tax burden to hit record – OBR

It came as the UK’s official forecaster also reported that economic growth will be weaker than expected from 2026.

Economics

18 h. ago Pixel 10 is the ‘best phone Google has ever made’ – and it’s hit record low price for Black Friday

With the Pixel 10, Google inches ever-closer to its vision of a truly useful AI assistant in your pocket

Events

23 h. ago Things look good from the top: Luxury home prices hit record

The median luxury home sale price reached $1.28 million in October

Events

49 h. ago People are leaving Britain in droves, we face a 'growth emergency' and Labour's tax bonanza IS driving wealth out of Britain, admits Business Secretary

Business Secretary Peter Kyle said he would not 'duck' the impact of the higher tax burden and decision to abolish non-dom status.

Economics

53 h. ago Cabinet minister admits Labour's tax bonanza IS driving wealth out of Britain

Business Secretary Peter Kyle said he would not 'duck' the impact of the higher tax burden and decision to abolish non-dom status.

Politics

65 h. ago Voters support Budget tax hikes if burden falls on wealthiest, poll shows

Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who will deliver her high-stakes Budget on Wednesday, has previously insisted those with the 'broadest shoulders should pay their fair share of tax'

Economics

5 d. ago Here’s how you can become an ISA millionaire as numbers hit record high

Some investors now have ISAs worth in excess of £4m

Events

9 d. ago Top Scottish Labour donor says UK Government 'getting it wrong' on the economy as tax rising Budget looms

EXCLUSIVE: The tycoon criticised Rachel Reeves' record on everything from inflation to unemployment.

Economics

1 week ago Michael Jackson is moonwalking back, but after the Springsteen flop is the pop biopic still relevant?

Jackson’s songs are back on charts and biopic trailer racked up 116m views in 24 hours, yet there is a certain hesitation Michael Jackson’s voodoo classic Thriller was high on Billboard’s Hot 100 in the week of 15 November, handing the 16-years-gone King of Pop a record for having a Top 10 hit across six different decades. Simultaneously, Jackson also broke records for receiving 116m views in 24 hours for the trailer of a new biopic, Michael, set for release in April.Millions of fans may be excited and primed for a Jackson biopic. For comparison, the trailer beat out Taylor Swift’s Eras tour preview and it will join a procession of recent music biopics about Bruce Springsteen, Amy Winehouse, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley and Elton John. The most successful of all – the Freddie Mercury and Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody – took in nearly a billion dollars at the box office. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Barclays mortgage customers can now borrow SIX times their salary

Brokers are warning families not to stretch their monthly budgets amid heightened costs, rising unemployment and inflation .

Economics

1 week ago Chancellor abandons planned income tax hike because of improved forecasts

The PA news agency understands the strength of tax receipts has improved the numbers from the OBR, allowing for the U-turn.

Politics

1 week ago Married at First Sight episode sparks 256 complaints after treatment of groom

Married at First Sight UK has been hit with a record number of complaints following a particularly controversial episode that aired on E4 earlier this month

Politics

1 week ago Massive Apple Watch Series 5 and 6 deals drop prices to just £99 – fans are rushing to buy

Apple’s iconic smartwatches have hit record-low prices, with the Series 5 and 6 now starting at just £99 in a Wowcher deal that’s selling out fast.

Economics

1 week ago World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds

Fossil fuel emissions have hit a record high while many nations have done too little to avert deadly global heatingThe world is still on track for a catastrophic 2.6C increase in temperature as countries have not made sufficiently strong climate pledges, while emissions from fossil fuels have hit a record high, two major reports have found.Despite their promises, governments’ new emission-cutting plans submitted for the Cop30 climate talks taking place in Brazil have done little to avert dangerous global heating for the fourth consecutive year, according to the Climate Action Tracker update. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Police officer speaks out after being attacked by jogger as assaults on cops hit record high

The jogger launched an attack after being asked a question by the officer.

Events

2 w. ago Three in four wealthy families HAVEN'T given away money to ease inheritance tax burden

Even though 51% of those polled are most concerned about inheritance tax changes in the upcoming Autumn Budget, just 15% have accelerated gifting in the past year.

Economics

2 w. ago Could the FTSE 100 hit 10,000 by Christmas.. or will the Budget scupper its rally?

The FTSE 100 has hit a new record high, fuelling speculation that it will hit 10,000 by the end of the year or even sooner.

Events

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves' tax plans will cause 'mass exodus' as warning issued

One in eight small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) leaders in the UK are actively planning to relocate themselves, their businesses, or both, citing the current tax burden.

Events

2 w. ago Killer flu warning for UK comes after virus mutates to beat immunity

Experts have warned the public amid concerns the worst flu season on record could hit the country this winter - a potentially deadly new virus mutation is behind the worry

Events

2 w. 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