27 h. ago UK economy is already reeling after months of Chancellor's chaos, economists warn as Rachel Reeves 'set to unveil series of badly designed tax rises' that will damage growth

Experts warned that months of speculation fuelled by Treasury leaks and the Chancellor herself has 'flatlined growth', with investors, consumers and homebuyers all delaying key decisions.

Events

9 d. ago Rachel Reeves urged to scrap international student levy over concerns for growth

Business groups slammed ‘university tax’ and warned a rise in fees will have ‘unintended consequences’ for the UK

Society

1 week ago Reeves Budget tax rise warnings and No10 'coup' chaos slammed for slowing Britain's economy

Former NatWest boss Sir Howard Davies accused the Government of making it harder for businesses with its ‘behaviour’ and policies

Events

2 w. ago Perth council chief makes grim council tax rise warning over social care costs

The comments from Perth and Kinross Council's leader comes as he meets finance and health ministers to find a solution amid an "unprecedented" level of complex care packages in the region.

Events

2 w. ago Income, pensions & property – how Rachel Reeves’ budget could hit Scots

IN a highly unusual pre Budget speech this week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves set the scene for painful tax rises. She warned that we “each must do our bit” — but what she really meant is “tax rises are on the way”. The most important thing from her speech was what she did NOT say, refusing...

Economics

2 w. ago Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin warns that the price of a pint could rise once again

Wetherspoon boss Sir Tim Martin warns that soaring wage bills and tax rises will force him to charge you more for your pint, with recent hikes hitting pubs far harder than supermarkets

Events

2 w. ago I listened to Rachel Reeves, these are the six groups I believe are Budget tax targets: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

The pre-Budget speech by Chancellor Rachel Reeves was a scary listen, not in terms of what was said but the whopping elephant in the room.

Economics

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves was a wan prophet of perdition, honking like a faulty cyborg: QUENTIN LETTS

Few of us are at our best before breakfast but Rachel Reeves' early-morning speech was a horror show.

Politics

3 w. ago Two in five business owners say they'll leave Britain if Rachel Reeves delivers tax rises

Businesses have warned it is increasingly difficult to operate following tax rises in the last Budget, alongside higher energy prices and stubborn inflation.

Economics

3 w. ago Government faces questions over tax rises after Reeves warns all must contribute

The Chancellor even faced calls from the Tories to resign if she goes ahead with raising taxes in the November 26 Budget.

Events

3 w. ago These are the six groups of people I believe the Chancellor is targeting: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

The pre-Budget speech by Chancellor Rachel Reeves was a scary listen, not in terms of what was said but the whopping elephant in the room.

Events

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves asked resignation question on LBC after Budget tax rises hint

In a rare pre-Budget speech earlier today, Chancellor Rachel Reeves refused to stand by Labour's election promise not to hike income tax, VAT, or national insurance

Economics

3 w. ago All the hidden clues Rachel Reeves was not as calm as she tried to portray during her surprise pre

The Chancellor took the highly unusual step of teeing up her fiscal package in Downing Street today where she ominously paved the way for her broad tax assault.

Politics

3 w. ago Susanna Reid and Lorraine Kelly mock Rachel Reeves for 'bonkers' Downing Street Budget speech

Rachel Reeves put Britain on notice for higher taxes saying ‘we will all have to contribute’ to the country’s economic future in a speech on Tuesday

Politics

3 w. ago Reeves puts country on notice for tax hikes as ‘each of us must do our bit’

In a pre-Budget speech, Rachel Reeves said: ‘If we are to build the future of Britain together, we will all have to contribute to that effort.’

Politics

3 w. ago Threat of income tax rise grows as Rachel Reeves gives clear sign she will break Labour manifesto pledge

Chancellor rolls ground for tax rises in unusual pre-Budget speech at Downing Street

Events

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves speech latest: Chancellor has ‘no regrets’ if Labour breaks promise not to raise taxes in Budget

In recent weeks No 10 has repeatedly refused to re-commit to Labour’s manifesto pledges

Economics

3 w. ago QUENTIN LETTS: Reeves was a wan prophet of perdition honking like a malfunctioning cyborg

Few of us are at our best before breakfast but Rachel Reeves's early-morning speech was a horror show.

Politics

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves speech latest: Chancellor has ‘no regrets’ if Labour break promise not to raise taxes in Budget

In recent weeks No 10 has repeatedly refused to re-commit to Labour’s manifesto pledges

Economics

3 w. ago 'She genuinely doesn't know what to do': Brutal verdict on Rachel Reeves from Labour ministers as insiders tell DAN HODGES the truth about Chancellor's speech

Rachel Reeves has just finished delivering her major speech framing this month's Budget. And it can be summed up in six words: 'Nothing to do with me, guv.'

Politics