17 h. ago Former champion trainer John Gosden makes impassioned speech against increase in horseracing tax

Gosden said that the implications of the tax increase are ‘very dangerous’ to the existence of the sport

Economics

31 h. ago John Gosden makes impassioned case on day of strike action over tax fears

‘The implications are very dangerous this will take the lifeblood out of the game’.

Events

42 h. ago Care workers employed by Enable Scotland held day of strike action in Airdrie

Staff held a rally at Airdrie town hall before marching to the town's MSP Neil Gray's office.

Society

8 d. ago I haven't broken the economy, insists Reeves in desperate video plea amid bond market meltdown and fears of tax hike 'doom loop'... as she reveals Budget won't happen until November 26

Rachel Reeves attempted to calm markets by stressing her fiscal rules after interest rates on UK gilts crept up again this morning - having spiked to 27-year highs yesterday.

Economics

9 d. ago Now, about those tax rises Starmer gathers Cabinet for first meeting after humiliating Rachel Reeves and drafting in left

Keir Starmer's new-look top team will assemble in Downing Street amid fears the ground is being laid for another brutal tax raid at the Autumn Budget.

Politics

1 week ago Starmer's 'tax fanatic' army: PM's bid to rein in Reeves with army of aides in desperate No10 reshuffle fuels tax hike fears

No10 communications director James Lyons announced he is leaving the role after a year amid a desperate effort to 'reset' the PM's team.

Politics

1 week ago Manufacturing jobs cut for 10th month in a ROW as bosses fear Budget tax raid

Closely-watched data shows factory headcounts suffering one of their greatest declines since the pandemic last month.

Economics

1 week ago UK bank shares fall as fears raised in City over budget tax raid

City traders were reacting to a report from the IPPR which said Rachel Reeves should impose a new bank tax.

Economics

1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 29 August: Tax raid fears hit banking shares, US inflation data in focus

FTSE 100 banking stocks are under pressure after a think tank urged Rachel Reeves to consider tax raid on major firms such as Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest.

Economics

2 w. ago Brits could face MORE gas and electricity price hikes in January amid fears EU carbon tax will drive up bills

The UK is trying to get an exemption from the EU's new carbon border tax (CBAM) on energy used to produce goods which will come into force from January 1, 2026.

Economics

2 w. ago Brits could face MORE gas and electricity price hikes in January amid fears EU carbon tax will drive up bills

The UK is trying to get an exemption from the EU's new carbon border tax (CBAM) on energy used to produce goods which will come into force from January 1, 2026.

Economics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves urged to reconsider inheritance tax changes amid fears of affecting young family support

The Chancellor is reportedly considering a lifetime cap on tax-free gifts, but critics say the rules should be loosened to help younger generations

Politics

3 w. ago Fears new Labour property tax will hit the hardest workers, as Rachel Reeves's minister refuses to rule out controversial new levy to replace stamp duty

Labour vowed before the last election that it would 'not increase taxes on working people', ruling out rises in National Insurance, income tax or VAT.

Politics

3 w. ago UK at ‘tipping point’ as millionaires consider moving abroad over wealth tax fears

More than half of the 1,000 wealthy respondents also said they are more likely to consider leaving the UK if Rachel Reeves introduces a wealth tax

Economics

4 w. ago Don't act on Budget tax raid speculation, Aviva boss warns customers

Boss Amanda Blanc warned over a repeat of last year when fears of a pension tax raid sparked frenzied activity across the sector.

Economics

4 w. ago Wealth managers fear for future of UK’s ‘generous’ inheritance tax loopholes

Advisers raise concern that chancellor could tighten rules exempting some assets from death duties

Economics