6 h. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares huge spending cuts to prevent tax hikes as spring statement looms

Whitehall budgets could be slashed by billions of pounds more than previously expected in a blow to public services

Economics

16 h. ago Rachel Reeves not expected to make tax changes at spring statement

It is understood that changes to the tax regime are not expected next week.

Politics

24 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer refuses to rule out income tax rise in Spring Statement

The Prime Minister remained tight-lipped on a commitment not to extend the freeze on income tax thresholds ahead of next week's announcement by the Chancellor

Politics

27 h. ago New freeze on income tax thresholds in 'emergency Budget' not ruled out by Keir Starmer

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch challenged the PM on tax ahead of next week’s Spring Statement

Economics

27 h. ago PM dodges over ANOTHER stealth tax raid on Brits as Labour struggles to balance books amid stalling economy

Keir Starmer dodged giving a commitment against extending the freeze on thresholds beyond 2028 as he was challenged at PMQs.

Economics

3 d. ago £620 April car tax bill looms for many drivers thanks to old Jeremy Hunt scheme

The former Conservative Chancellor introduced a tax move that the current Labour Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is not expected to change, warns Auto Trader

Economics

3 d. ago Brits demand personal tax allowance raise from £12,570 to £20,000 as petition hits 190k

A campaign urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise the tax threshold for state pensions in this year's Spring Statement has been signed by 190,000 people

Economics

1 week ago Labour told benefits ‘not a lifestyle choice’ as Reeves refuses to rule out PIP cut

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to cut welfare spending in her Spring Statement later this month

Politics

1 week ago Reeves says she DOES want to cut benefits and hints that 'NEETs' will be targeted as part of drive to save £5bn

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said reducing the welfare bill is the 'right thing to do' as she battles to avoid the need for tax rises at the Spring Statement later this month.

Economics

2 w. ago Reeves warned there is 'not a hope in hell' work coaches plan will slash £5bn from welfare and stave off fresh tax hikes as ministers panic over calls for cuts

Rachel Reeves is facing a battle to avoid the need for tax rises at the Spring Statement later this month, after stalling growth and rising debt interest costs laid waste to her plans.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP benefits budget facing 'billions' in austerity cuts as Labour looks for cost savings

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to slash billions of pounds from the welfare bill and other government budgets as she battles to balance the books

Economics