54 h. ago Treasury admits public sector workers ARE better off than private counterparts after Labour's bumper pay hikes

The striking conclusion emerged as Rachel Reeves begged pay bodies to show restraint in recommendations for next year.

Economics

2 w. ago Mansion tax map shows the neighbourhoods where more than HALF of homeowners could get hit with an eye

The neighbourhoods where more than half of homeowners could get hit with an eye-wateringly expensive mansion tax can today be revealed in an extraordinarily detailed map.

Events

3 w. ago Taxi costs in London set to soar as Chancellor announces new tax on minicabs

During her Budget on Wednesday, Rachel Reeves revealed private-hire vehicles from ride-sharing apps such as Uber and Bolt will see 20% VAT added on to journeys

Economics

3 w. ago How to beat Rachel Reeves' brutal mansion tax: Our experts reveal the nine simple measures that can save you a huge bill

Homeowners with valuable properties will be forced to hand over between £2,500 and £7,500 to the Treasury every year from 2028 in a so-called 'mansion tax' sting.

Economics

3 w. ago Tax expert reveals key reasons why Rachel Reeves’ mansion tax won’t work

Dan Neidle warns Rachel Reeves against a plan to use outdated valuations to force people to pay her planned mansion tax

Economics

4 w. ago Rachel Reeves 'privately declares war on the rich' as she reveals her mansion tax plan behind closed doors and urges MPs to 'celebrate' Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves talked up a war on the 'rich' as she wooed restive backbenchers ahead of the crucial fiscal statement next week.

Economics

4 w. ago Rachel Reeves urges Labour MPs to celebrate 'wealthy' getting hammered in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves talked up a war on the 'rich' as she wooed restive backbenchers ahead of the crucial fiscal statement next week.

Economics

4 w. ago Rachel Reeves orders probe into fears private dentists are ripping off patients

Chancellor Rachel Reeves told the watchdog to investigate concerns patients are paying over the odds for dentistry due to hidden costs, overtreatment and lack of information

Science

last month VAT: Head teacher accuses Rachel Reeves of 'live experiment' on private school pupils as 9

The head teacher of St Leonards independent school has accused the UK Government of a ‘social experiment’ on children’s education

Society