3 w. ago 'You won't write my obituary,' under fire Reeves hits back at critics of her tax and benefits Budget

The Chancellor’s statement put Britain on course for a record tax burden as she hikes levies

Events

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves faces grilling over her 'spend now, pay later' Budget hitting millions with £26bn more in taxes

The Chancellor’s statement put Britain on course for a record tax burden as she hikes levies

Economics

3 w. ago Chancellor to face more questions after Budget overshadowed by major leak

The Chancellor’s decisions put Britain on course for a record tax burden as she hiked levies.

Politics

3 w. ago After just 17 months in No11... Rachel Reeves hikes the tax burden on Brits to the highest EVER level with 52 different levy rises (the equivalent of one every 10 days)

After the Chancellor unveiled a slew of fresh levy rises in her Budget on Wednesday, the tax-to-GDP ratio was forecast to reach an eye-watering 38.3 per cent in 2030/31.

Politics

3 w. 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

3 w. 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