6 d. ago New plan for 'pension tax lock' as people rush to withdraw lump sum amid Rachel Reeves change fear

A new campaign is urging the Chancellor to introduce a Pension Tax Lock to help protect retirement savings and incentives

Economics

6 d. ago Rachel Reeves is coming under mounting pressure to rule out a 'knee

Speculation is mounting that the Chancellor may reduce the maximum amount savers can withdraw tax-free from their retirement funds - prompting some to pull cash out now.

Events

1 week ago Rachel Reeves 'must rule out pensions raid in the Budget to avoid lump

The Chancellor must rule out a pensions raid in the Budget as she faces a re-run of last year's damaging dash for tax-free cash, experts warned last night.

Economics

2 w. ago Reeves will struggle to sell growth case to fiscal watchdog, economists warn

Chancellor wants the OBR to give her credit for trade deals and proposed EU mobility scheme

Events

2 w. ago Blow for Reeves as business output slows sharply in September

Economists warn of “litany of worrying news” as PMI survey reading falls to lowest level for five months

Politics

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves' sums don't add up! Chancellor could be forced to spend ANOTHER £18 billion on public services if she fails to boost productivity, economists warn

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) said the Chancellor is banking on making ambitious efficiencies - but that if she fails to meet her targets, she could be forced to top up her spending plans

Economics

3 w. ago Pension savers 'at risk of costly mistakes unless Rachel Reeves rules out lump sum cut'

Ms Reeves is facing a £50billion cavity in the public finances - more than double last year's £22billion blackhole. She is planning a raft of tax hikes this autumn to shore up the public purse.

Economics