26 h. ago Rachel Reeves admits high taxes ARE hitting economy as she urges Cabinet to rein in spending to help fill '£50bn' hole in public finances at Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the burden 'does impact growth' - arguing that expanding UK plc is the only way to improve the public finances.

Economics

28 h. ago Wetherspoons boss urges Rachel Reeves to reform VAT and business rates

The boss of Wetherspoons has called for simplified taxes on pubs to protect the 'social fabric of the nation'.

Economics

31 h. ago Rachel Reeves urged to ditch Labour pledge not to raise taxes: UK politics live

The CBI chief said that ‘geopolitics and global markets have shifted’ and Labour should rethink its policy not to raise tax

Politics

6 d. ago Head of Britain's trade union movement urges Rachel Reeves to set up new wealth tax to boost services

Paul Nowak called on the Chancellor to look at hitting those worth more than £10 million with fresh levies while hiking capital gains tax - insisting this would not lead to an exodus of the wealthy.

Economics

8 d. ago Cut spending to fix UK public finances, investors urge Rachel Reeves

Tax rises alone will not be enough to meet chancellor’s fiscal rules in Budget, say leading bond market figures

Economics

1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 29 August: Tax raid fears hit banking shares, US inflation data in focus

FTSE 100 banking stocks are under pressure after a think tank urged Rachel Reeves to consider tax raid on major firms such as Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest.

Economics

1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 29 August: Banking stocks hit by levy fears, US inflation data in focus

Banking stocks are under pressure after a think tank urged Rachel Reeves to consider hiking a windfall tax on major firms such as Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest.

Economics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves urged to reconsider inheritance tax changes amid fears of affecting young family support

The Chancellor is reportedly considering a lifetime cap on tax-free gifts, but critics say the rules should be loosened to help younger generations

Politics