9 h. ago Grim Budget backdrop as food prices surge again despite inflation easing from 20

The grim Budget backdrop for Rachel Reeves was underlined today with food prices on the rise again.

Economics

10 h. ago Inflation falls by less than expected as prices rise by 3.6 per cent in new blow to Rachel Reeves' Budget hopes

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation slowed to 3.6 per cent in October, down from 3.8 per cent in September, the Office for National Statistics said today.

Economics

55 h. ago Labour's Budget 'circus' has crushed growth hopes, former BoE chief warns as markets get jitters over Chancellor's income tax hike U

Andy Haldane, who was chief economist at the Bank, delivered a scathing verdict on the shambolic process after the Chancellor's humiliating U-turn on hiking income tax.

Events

64 h. ago Without genuine reform to improve pitiful public sector productivity in next week's Budget, any hope of a return to economic prosperity will be crushed: ANDY HALDANE

It is scary season, and nowhere more so than at His Majesty's Treasury where - following a week of pre-Budget turmoil - they are fighting all manner of financial demons.

Economics

5 d. ago The UK Budget must make life easier for working people by lowering energy bills

Writing for the Record, the Scottish Labour leader sets out what he hopes to see from Rachel Reeves' Budget statement later this month.

Economics

6 d. ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London slips as UK economic growth slows in blow to Rachel Reeves ahead of budget

FTSE 100 LIVE: London slips as UK economic growth slows in blow to Rachel Reeves ahead of budget  Yahoo Finance UK

Economics

6 d. ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London slips as UK economy contracts in blow to Rachel Reeves ahead of budget

FTSE 100 LIVE: London slips as UK economy contracts in blow to Rachel Reeves ahead of budget  Yahoo Finance UK

Economics

9 d. ago Fury as Reeves set to increase dividend tax in ‘hammer blow’ for investors in nightmare Budget

RACHEL Reeves is set to increase dividend tax in a "hammer blow" to investors in the upcoming Budget. In a move that has sparked fury, the Chancellor will reportedly increase the tax rate on earnings from shares in her Autumn budget this month. Brits are bracing for a raft of tax hikes on November 26...

Economics

1 week ago Investors are reviewing their estate plans because of Rachel Reeves

Risk taking is the foundation of growth, writes Moray Martin

Economics

1 week ago Wetherspoon boss Sir Tim Martin says soaring wage bills and taxes are piling pressure on pubs to raise prices

JD WETHERSPOON boss Sir Tim Martin says soaring wage bills and taxes are piling pressure on pubs to raise prices. The pub chief said that a 10 per cent pay rise alone adds about 15p to the cost of a pint in a pub, compared with just 1.5p in a supermarket. Sir Tim said that...

Economics

2 w. ago Government borrowing costs rise as Rachel Reeves comes under fresh pressure in renting row

Government borrowing costs rose sharply on Thursday, partially erasing gains made in recent months, in another blow to Rachel Reeves' Budget plans.

Politics

2 w. ago Government borrowing costs rise as Rachel Reeves comes under pressure

Government borrowing costs rose sharply on Thursday, partially erasing gains made in recent months, in another blow to Rachel Reeves' Budget plans.

Politics

3 w. ago Housebuilders warn Labour will miss target of building 1.5m new homes in fresh Budget blow for Rachel Reeves

Developers are reported to have told the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) that its forecasts for economic growth from house building are too optimistic.

Events

3 w. ago UK trade deal with Gulf states ‘almost done’ after Reeves visit

Chancellor hopes to get the agreement over the line before her Budget

Economics

3 w. ago Fears grow over big tax rises in Budget as Rachel Reeves hit with £20 billion productivity blow

The Office for Budget Responsibility is set to downgrade its productivity forecasts by more than expected

Economics