4 h. ago UK high street bloodbath as 150,000 jobs at risk in 'critical moment' warning

The Co-op has warned that 60,000 small shops and 150,000 jobs could be lost without business rates reform in next month's Autumn Budget

Events

5 h. ago Rachel Reeves 'could raise tens of billions at Budget' without breaking major tax promises

Research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies comes as Parliament returns from the conference recess today with attention turning to next month's make-or-break Budget

Economics

12 h. ago Rachel Reeves could impose a surprise 'one off' tax on wealth in Budget next month

The Institute for Fiscal Studies has said a 'one-off' raid on tax wealth would be far harder for the rich to dodge as they would have no opportunity to move their assets.

Economics

47 h. ago The ultimate guide to downsizing: What the Budget means for your plans, when to move and how to do it as cheaply as possible, revealed by Britain's leading money experts

The prospect of upcoming property tax changes in next month's Budget and beyond is creating huge uncertainty for all aspiring home-movers.

Economics

48 h. ago The ultimate guide to downsizing: What the Budget means for your plans, when to do it and how to do it as cheaply as possible, revealed by Britain's leading money experts

The prospect of upcoming property tax changes in next month's Budget and beyond is creating huge uncertainty for all aspiring home-movers.

Economics

3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 10 October: Brickmaker warns over Budget headwinds, Hays cautious

Poor retail footfall figures and a warning by a building products firm today pointed to caution ahead of next month’s Budget.

Events

4 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

4 d. ago Keir Starmer's cabinet warned not to use emergency cash to fund public sector pay rises

No10 described the clampdown on the use of the government's reserve funds ahead of next month's Budget as "tough but prudent"

Events

4 d. ago Taxman's blunder hands Reeves a £3bn boost: Borrowing figures were overstated due to faulty data

Chancellor Rachel Reeves (pictured) must find a way to fill an estimated £30bn black hole in the public finances at next month's Budget.

Economics

5 d. ago Data error gives Rachel Reeves an extra £3bn for Budget – but she still has to find up to £40bn

The latest revisions hand a rare boost to the beleaguered chancellor, who is gearing up for a difficult budget next month

Economics

5 d. ago Three tax raids that Rachel Reeves could hit households with in the Autumn Budget, according to experts

WITH Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to announce her Autumn Budget next month, many will be wondering how it's going to hit their pockets. There are fears taxes will go up for households across the UK, as the government tries to fill a £30billion black hole in the public finances. Experts from Oxford Economists have this...

Economics

6 d. ago Rachel Reeves could target classic cars in Budget by axing 40

Shadow transport secretary Richard Holden says he is 'concerned' that the Chancellor could scrap vehicle excise duty (VED) exemptions for 40-year-old cars in next month's Budget.

Events

7 d. ago Three ways to reset your health and save cash with sober October

SOBER October is here – so it’s a perfect time to reset your health and save cash. The average household spends nearly £800 a year on booze. Giving up for a month could put around £65 back in the budget. At the same time, you could sign up to Macmillan Cancer Support’s Sober October challenge...

Politics

9 d. ago Rachel Reeves ready to target bloated asylum bill to plug £30bn black hole in next month's Budget

The Chancellor yesterday received the initial economic forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) watchdog telling her how much she needs to raise to balance the books.

Economics

1 week ago People on State Pension due to find out new payment rates before Autumn Budget next month

The earnings growth rate is on track to be the Triple Lock measure used for the 2026/27 annual uprating.

Economics

1 week ago TOM UTLEY: It's cruel and immoral of Reeves not to tell us whether she plans to snatch away tax

On the advice of my financial planners, this week I joined the stampede to grab a tax-free lump sum from my pension pot before next month's Budget , which so many of us dread.

Politics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves under pressure to rule out tax rises as Chancellor admits 'the world has changed'

The UK Chancellor said she was "determined not to increase key taxes that working people pay" when she announces the Budget next month.

Events

2 w. ago Labour's union paymasters threaten to pull funding unless Rachel Reeves imposes 'wealth tax' and demands she splurges 'trillions' on propping up industry

Unite is expected to try to force a vote on a levy - threatening to cut ties with the party unless the Chancellor's Budget next month shows a 'direction change'.

Economics

2 w. ago Taxi fares in Scotland could rocket as Rachel Reeves considers imposing VAT on journeys

Private hire firms outside of London currently do not have to charge VAT on journeys as drivers are classed as self-employed contractors.

Economics

3 w. ago Sky Mobile throws in £210 freebies with Samsung's new £9 Apple iPad rival

Samsung launched a new range of Android tablets earlier this month, including the budget-friendly Galaxy Tab S10 Lite.

Economics