7 h. ago Of course I'm coming back for more in the Budget, Reeves admits as she scrambles to fill £30bn black hole

The Chancellor (pictured) said she was 'of course' looking at tax increases - as well as spending cuts - as she seeks to patch up public finances in next month's Budget.

Economics

12 h. ago Mansion wealth tax wouldn’t fill Budget black hole, economists warn Reeves

Former IFS director Paul Johnson says a mansion tax ‘wouldn’t raise anywhere near enough to fill a significant hole’ in the public finances

Economics

42 h. ago Furious battle over Budget inside government as Starmer urged to stop mansion tax plan

Rachel Reeves is said to be seriously considering a mansion tax to fill an estimated £40 billion budget black hole and appease the left of the Labour Party

Politics

69 h. ago My sources tell me these are Rachel Reeves' hugely damaging plans for tax, pensions and your savings. Be very afraid, warns JEFF PRESTRIDGE

Rachel Reeves is desperately scrambling around for ideas to fill the UK's financial black hole like a contestant in a treasure hunt, writes JEFF PRESTRIDGE.

Events

2 d. ago Tax raid on cash Isa won't raise the funds to plug Budget black hole, Rachel Reeves told

The Treasury Select Committee urged the Chancellor not to halve the current £20,000 tax-free amount amid City lobbying.

Economics

4 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

4 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

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves urged to hike taxes on HOLIDAYS at the Budget with new green levies on flights to plug £30billion black hole

The Chancellor should consider a range of levies on aviation to ensure the sector pays 'its fair share' towards Britain's Net Zero targets, according to a new report.

Economics

4 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 Glasgow let down on housing crisis with £66million black hole

Glasgow is facing a housing emergency that is worse than in any other part of Scotland.

Economics

6 d. ago Brexit has made UK economy and productivity ‘weaker’ than thought, says Reeves

The expected downgrade of the OBR’s previous assumptions is likely to make filling a black hole in her Budget even harder.

Politics

6 d. ago A Greater Manchester borough's biggest employer announces 'recruitment freeze' as 'urgent' warning issued over finances

The council is grappling with a predicted £23m black hole in its finances

Events

6 d. ago Rachel Reeves axes ‘arbitrary rules’ costing firms £6 billion ahead of Budget

The Chancellor detailed plans to scrap paperwork for businesses as she looks to fill a black hole in the state’s finances.

Economics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves says higher taxes on wealthy will be 'part of the story' for autumn Budget

Some economists have estimated the Chancellor needs to fill a '£50 billion black hole'

Economics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves admits she is planning tax hikes and spending cuts in Budget

The Chancellor will have to fill a black hole estimated at around £50billion

Economics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves makes major admission as Brits brace themselves for Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted the 'numbers will always add up with me' as she prepares for the Budget on November 26. Economists have warned that she has a huge black hole to fill

Events

1 week ago Rachel Reeves drops biggest hint yet on tax rises and spending cuts in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said 'of course, we're looking at tax and spending' as she scrambles to plug a black hole in the public finances estimated to be at around £50billion

Economics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves given warning over tax changes that could affect millions

Experts told the Treasury Committee that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may have to hike major taxes in next month's Budget to plug the black hole in the public finances

Events

2 w. ago How the IFS says Rachel Reeves can raise tax and fill a £30bn black hole WITHOUT breaking her promises

The Chancellor may have to find up to £30billion in the Budget, but has pledged not to raise income tax, National Insurance or VAT.

Economics

2 w. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to tax the rich to fill £30BILLION public finance black hole

Treasury sources have said the Chancellor will not significantly increase borrowing or cut public spending in this year's Autumn budget.

Economics