12 h. ago Leave betting alone & stop spending billions on migrant hotels, punters blast as planned tax rise threatens high street

THOUSANDS of bookmakers will disappear from high streets if Chancellor Rachel Reeves puts up sports betting tax in the Budget — risking countless jobs. MPs from across the political divide warn a huge tax hike will cripple the industry and millions will no longer be able to go to shops — where the average bet...

Economics

16 h. ago Income tax rise only way to plug extra £20bn in Budget black hole, economists warn Reeves

Economists say trying to balance the books by raising smaller taxes risks ‘unnecessary amounts of economic damage’

Economics

17 h. ago Income tax rise only way to plug new £20bn budget black hole, economists warn Reeves

Economists say trying to balance budget by raising smaller taxes risks ‘unnecessary amounts of economic damage’

Economics

22 h. ago Rachel Reeves faces '£20billion Budget black hole' as downgrade fuels tax rise fears

The Chancellor is grappling with a big headache - the UK's woeful productivity - which could trigger the need for spending cuts and tax rises in the Budget

Economics

42 h. ago Michael Owen and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber join protest against betting tax rise

More than 360 people including Michael Owen and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber have signed an open letter to the Treasury demanding that proposed changes to the betting tax be shelved

Economics

49 h. ago Pressure mounts for Prince Andrew to be hauled in front of MPs over Royal Lodge

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey says Andrew has lost his right to special treatment and called for a select committee inquiry to be set up to examine whether taxpayers have funded his lifestyle

Politics

55 h. ago KEN COSTA: We are still a month from Reeves' Budget... and it's already developing into a financial horror show

Having explored just about every other conceivable tax rise the Chancellor seems to have settled once again on the idea of breaking Labour's manifesto promise and raising rates of income tax.

Economics

55 h. ago ANDREW PIERCE: Did Charles back Keir over inquiry into Andrew?

There was some surprise at Prime Minister's Questions when Sir Keir Starmer said he backed a parliamentary investigation into Prince Andrew's tenancy at Royal Lodge.

Politics

4 d. ago Mikel Arteta sack claim shot down as 'entitled' Arsenal fans put in their place

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has won 179 of his 302 matches in charge since replacing Unai Emery, but he could face the axe if the Gunners don't win the Premier League this season

Sport

5 d. ago Desperate Rachel Reeves is 'actively discussing' smashing Labour's manifesto by hiking income tax at Budget as she struggles to fill '£40bn' black hole

Increasing income tax is said to be a 'live debate' between the Chancellor and her aides amid fears she cannot bring in enough cash by solely targeting the 'rich'.

Economics

5 d. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves 'is in active discussions about breaking Labour's manifesto pledge and putting a penny on income tax to fill £30billion budget gap'

The Chancellor is eyeing up a series of tax raids as she seeks to fill a £30billion black hole in the public finances next month.

Economics

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves ‘considering breaking Labour manifesto pledge with income tax raid’

Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering raising income tax to help fill an estimated shortfall of between £30bn and £50bn

Politics

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves 'considering breaking Labour manifesto pledge with income tax rise at Budget'

Treasury discussions to fill estimated £30billion gap include possibly adding 1p to basic rate or raising higher or additional tax rates

Economics

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves 'is considering breaking Labour's manifesto pledge with income tax rise to fill £30billion gap'

The Chancellor is eyeing up a series of tax raids as she seeks to fill a £30billion black hole in the public finances next month.

Economics

5 d. ago Man Utd told to keep faith with Ruben Amorim 'for years to come' by ex

Michael Owen wants Ruben Amorim to be given the chance to succeed at United, but blames a 'toxic' environment for holding players back

Politics

6 d. ago Marcus Rashford told condition for permanent Barcelona transfer after ‘fortunate’ move

Michael Owen believes that Marcus Rashford will earn a permanent move to Barcelona, with the former United player enjoying a revival at the Camp Nou since his switch in the summer

Politics

6 d. ago Michael Owen makes transfer prediction about 'fortunate' Marcus Rashford after Man United plan

Marcus Rashford is currently enjoying a season-long loan at FC Barcelona as a result of falling out of favour with Ruben Amorim - and Michael Owen reckons that he could become a permanent fixture at the Camp Nou.

Politics

6 d. ago State Pension: UK pensioners set to see £241 weekly from April 2026 after 4.8% increase

Pensioners could see their weekly payments rise next April, but some may face tax 💷

Economics

8 d. ago Rachel Reeves warned tax hike in Budget could 'force mass closures of bingo halls' across UK

A wave of bingo halls have closed since the Covid crisis - and an industry chief claims a tax rise will kill off many more, after reports the Chancellor could double taxes on bettering firms to 30%

Events

1 week ago Who is football's ultimate traitor? From doing the unthinkable by joining rivals Arsenal straight from Tottenham to the striker who swapped Arsene Wenger for sparring partner Sir Alex Ferguson

From the star who left his club for their arch rivals for free to the boy wonder who risked the wrath of his old team by joining their arch enemy, here are the most treachorous transfers to grace the game.

Sport