8 h. ago Politics latest: Reeves blames ‘severe’ Brexit impact on economy as she eyes Budget tax hikes

The chancellor said ‘of course, we’re looking at tax and spending’ ahead of her November 26 statement

Economics

10 h. ago Reeves admits she’s looking at tax rises and spending cuts in Budget

The chancellor blamed Brexit for the move, saying it has had a ‘severe’ impact on the public finances

Economics

26 h. ago Reeves urged to overhaul tax system and hike levies in breach of manifesto

Tax experts said the fiscal backdrop to the Chancellor’s November Budget is ‘desperate’.

Politics

28 h. ago The true cost of Labour: Britain faces highest inflation in G7 but lags behind on growth, warns IMF... while unemployment hits a four

In a setback for Rachel Reeves ahead of the Budget next month, the global watchdog forecast UK inflation of 3.4 per cent this year and 2.5 per cent in 2026.

Events

31 h. ago Shoppers slash festive spending ahead of November Budget as retailers brace for further tax raid

British retailers have seen a sharp sales slowdown ahead of the all-important 'golden quarter' as shoppers slash spending in fear of looming tax hikes in the November Budget.

Economics

51 h. ago Desperate Reeves 'could combine monster Budget tax hikes with council tax overhaul'

The IFS think-tank said Rachel Reeves should make fundamental changes - such as abolishing council tax and replacing it with a property tax.

Economics

4 d. ago Keir Starmer ‘planning to blame Nigel Farage and Brexit’ for budget tax hikes

Sir Keir Starmer has been ramping up his attacks on Nigel Farage in recent weeks as Labour falls behind in the polls

Economics

5 d. ago No more tax hikes! Rachel Reeves told 'bruised' business cannot take another 'Budget battering'

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said confidence among employers remains stuck at three-year lows as fears of another round of tax hikes mount.

Economics

6 d. ago Beautiful city that visitors treat 'like a theme park' hikes up tourism tax by 900%

Tourist taxes are being massively hiked up in a new bid to combat the effects of overtourism as locals have had it with the crowds of visitors coming for photos

Politics

6 d. ago High tax fears ahead of Budget sends business confidence to lowest level in three years

HIGH tax fears ahead of next month’s Budget have sent business confidence to its lowest level in three years, a survey shows.  Company bosses fear a Groundhog Day experience as concerns grow they will bear the brunt of another slew of punishing taxes.  Optimism levels appear to be in freefall as tax concerns hit profits growth, recruitment and investment plans.  Businesses have now...

Economics

7 d. ago 'Hike alcohol tax to make us work harder' as one in three call in sick after boozing

The Institute for Public Policy Research claims the move could help tackle a 'productivity crisis' - but pub figures are warning raising alcohol duty would be 'catastrophic'

Economics

8 d. ago House prices FELL in September as Budget tax hike fears put property market on hold

Property prices are up only 0.3% since the start of 2025 and just 1.3% higher than they were in September last year.

Economics

9 d. ago Reform UK 'set to hike Kent council tax by 5% next year' amid claims DOGE

The local authority was one of 10 English councils that Nigel Farage's party seized control of at May's local elections.

Politics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves 'would wipe £136bn off the economy' if she hikes property tax, experts warn

Treasury officials have been examining plans to impose capital gains tax on main residences and reverse changes the Tories made when they were in power last year.

Economics

1 week ago How YOU can beat the property freeze: As rumours swirl of significant tax hikes, this is exactly how you can sell without being ripped off

Talk of sweeping property tax hikes in the Budget has paralysed the homes market, and those trying to sell homes might agree. Here are tips for sellers for how NOT get ripped off...

Politics

1 week ago 'Enough is enough!': Tesco boss urges Rachel Reeves to avoid tax hikes

The boss of Tesco has warned the Chancellor that 'enough is enough' amid fears of more tax rises as the supermarket upgraded its annual profits.

Economics

2 w. ago AO boss says Rachel Reeves' NI tax hike and new workers' rights bill make it tougher for UK firms to compete with China

John Roberts said last Autumn's budget had left his electrical company facing an extra £8m charge a year meaning it was 'unable to carry the costs' of competitors.

Economics

2 w. ago SNP's rent controls approved as empty and second homes poised for council tax hikes

The Scottish Government rejected plans to end tax breaks for the King’s properties and allow councils to force the sale or lease of derelict buildings or land

Society

2 w. ago Brexit to blame for Rachel Reeves’ tax hikes, Labour MP claims

A Labour MP has said ‘not a single tax’ would have had to increase if Britain had not left the EU

Politics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves drops massive hint on Budget tax rises ahead of major speech

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the 'world has changed' as she declined to repeat her pledge that she wouldn't carry out another round of tax hikes in the Budget

Economics