24 h. ago Suella Braverman's former private school faces closure because of Labour's VAT raid on fees

A private school once attended by Suella Braverman is facing closure because of Labour's 20 per cent VAT on fees.

Politics

47 h. ago Labour's tax raid on private education set to claim another victim as independent school attended by Suella Braverman becomes latest to face closure

St Hilda's Prep School for Girls said it was 'consulting' on a potential closure this summer following the government's bombshell plans to introduce a 20 per cent VAT rate on fees.

Economics

49 h. ago Farmers face arrest if they block roads with their tractors during latest protest over Labour's inheritance tax raid, police warn

Farmers could be arrested if they drive their tractors in central London during a rally against changes to inheritance tax rules, the Met Police have warned.

Events

6 d. ago 'You can't grow without food': Business chiefs swing behind embattled farming sector amid growing outcry over Labour's inheritance tax raid

The message from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) comes amid an outcry from farmers about tax changes announced at Rachel Reeves 's Budget.

Economics

1 week ago Now we'll all pay for Rachel Reeves' private school tax: Labour's VAT raid on private schools helps send inflation soaring to a ten

Experts, who warned there would be 'unforeseen consequences', say households will shoulder the burden of the higher borrowing costs.

Economics

1 week ago Furious farmers leave Treasury meeting with 'boiling blood' after 'uncaring' Labour ministers refuse to budge on inheritance tax raid

James Murray, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, and farming minister Daniel Zeichner spoke with representatives of various countryside groups this morning.

Politics

2 w. ago Brits face jobs nightmare: A THIRD of firms hit by Labour's Budget tax raid plan layoffs or hiring curbs as business confidence slumps

A closely-watched survey has found a quarter of businesses expect to make redundancies - the highest level in a decade outside the pandemic.

Economics