35 h. ago 'Enough is enough!': Tesco boss urges Rachel Reeves to avoid tax hikes

The boss of Tesco has warned the Chancellor that 'enough is enough' amid fears of more tax rises as the supermarket upgraded its annual profits.

Economics

4 d. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges Labour members to have 'faith' after bruising weeks

In a rallying call to Labour members after a bruising few weeks, the Chancellor urged them to 'take pride' in the party's achievements after almost 15 months in Downing Street

Politics

4 d. ago Andy Burnham calls for UK to rejoin EU within his lifetime and rejects claim he is fiscally irresponsible – UK politics live

Mayor of Greater Manchester says he would have to be ‘wrenched’ out of city and says he wants UK to rejoin EUIn her Today interview Rachel Reeves was asked about a FT report saying she will urge business leaders to highlight the risks of a Reform UK government in her speech later.The FT say Reeves will tell the Labour conference.Who is standing up for Britain’s stability. A Labour government that is resolute in cutting interest rates and borrowing or a Reform party that cheered on Liz Truss’ mini-budget?Who is standing up for Britain’s businesses? A Labour government that is forging a closer relationship with our nearest trading partners or a Reform party that talks Britain down and is hungry to cut us off from the world? Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Andy Burnham says Labour leadership is too ‘factional’ – UK politics live

Mayor of Greater Manchester says he cannot recall anyone having the whip withdrawn for disagreements over policy in Blair and Brown erasIn her Today interview Rachel Reeves was asked about a FT report saying she will urge business leaders to highlight the risks of a Reform UK government in her speech later.The FT say Reeves will tell the Labour conference.Who is standing up for Britain’s stability. A Labour government that is resolute in cutting interest rates and borrowing or a Reform party that cheered on Liz Truss’ mini-budget?Who is standing up for Britain’s businesses? A Labour government that is forging a closer relationship with our nearest trading partners or a Reform party that talks Britain down and is hungry to cut us off from the world? Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Reeves says she won’t take economic risks, hints at hard choices, and warns Reform will threaten living standards – UK politics live

Chancellor references chaos under Liz Truss but says some people ‘peddle idea we can abandon economic responsibility’In her Today interview Rachel Reeves was asked about a FT report saying she will urge business leaders to highlight the risks of a Reform UK government in her speech later.The FT say Reeves will tell the Labour conference.Who is standing up for Britain’s stability. A Labour government that is resolute in cutting interest rates and borrowing or a Reform party that cheered on Liz Truss’ mini-budget?Who is standing up for Britain’s businesses? A Labour government that is forging a closer relationship with our nearest trading partners or a Reform party that talks Britain down and is hungry to cut us off from the world? Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Labour has done more in every one of its 451 days in office than in 5,000 days in opposition, says Reeves – UK politics live

Chancellor lists ‘first genuine living wage’, capping bus fares, public sector pay rises in speech to Labour party conferenceIn her Today interview Rachel Reeves was asked about a FT report saying she will urge business leaders to highlight the risks of a Reform UK government in her speech later.The FT say Reeves will tell the Labour conference.Who is standing up for Britain’s stability. A Labour government that is resolute in cutting interest rates and borrowing or a Reform party that cheered on Liz Truss’ mini-budget?Who is standing up for Britain’s businesses? A Labour government that is forging a closer relationship with our nearest trading partners or a Reform party that talks Britain down and is hungry to cut us off from the world? Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Supporting Reform’s ‘racist policy’ does not make voters racist, says Rachel Reeves – UK politics live

Chancellor backs Keir Starmer’s statement that policy to end indefinite leave to remain is racist, but says many Reform supporters would be ‘horrified’ by itIn her Today interview Rachel Reeves was asked about a FT report saying she will urge business leaders to highlight the risks of a Reform UK government in her speech later.The FT say Reeves will tell the Labour conference.Who is standing up for Britain’s stability. A Labour government that is resolute in cutting interest rates and borrowing or a Reform party that cheered on Liz Truss’ mini-budget?Who is standing up for Britain’s businesses? A Labour government that is forging a closer relationship with our nearest trading partners or a Reform party that talks Britain down and is hungry to cut us off from the world? Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Rachel Reeves urged by 100 Labour MPs to hike gambling taxes to fight child poverty

More than 100 Labour MPs have backed calls made by Gordon Brown to target tax hikes on highly profitable parts of the gambling industry - such as online casinos and slot machines

Politics

8 d. ago Starmer dismisses ‘personal ambitions’ of Burnham amid leadership speculation

The Manchester mayor proposed a 50p top rate of income tax and a tax cut for lower earners, in interventions widely seen as a leadership pitch.

Politics

9 d. ago Second think tank urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to break manifesto vows and raise national insurance, income tax or VAT this autumn

Rachel Reeves has been urged to ditch her manifesto promise and hike income tax, national insurance or VAT this autumn.

Economics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves urged to put 2p on income tax and cut employee NI to meet fiscal rules

The Resolution Foundation said the move would create a level playing field and protect workers’ pay

Politics

1 week ago Cut national insurance and hike income tax to meet fiscal rules, think tank says

The Resolution Foundation said the move would create a level playing field and protect workers’ pay.

Events

1 week ago Rachel Reeves told to 'target wealthy pensioners' before it's too late

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged to target wealthy pensioners to ease pressures on the public purse and allow infrastructure investment pledges to be protected

Economics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves due to appear at gambling lobbyist’s event amid tax review

Chancellor’s invitation criticised as ‘very strange timing’ with Treasury looking at whether to raise duties on sectorThe chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has been urged to cancel plans to be the guest of honour at an event hosted by the chief lobbyist of the gambling industry while the Treasury is in the midst of a review of taxes on the £12bn sector.Reeves is slated to appear at a “private reception” for business leaders, organised by the corporate communications company Brunswick, at the forthcoming Labour party conference in Liverpool. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Rachel Reeves urged to treat Scotch whisky as 'national asset' and slash 'deeply unfair' duties

Wendy Chamberlain warned producers of Scotland's national drink were being "fleeced" by the UK Treasury.

Politics

2 w. ago 'Seize the moment!' Rachel Reeves urged to give green light to £1.7bn DLR extension to Thamesmead

Pressure grows on Chancellor to help fund new DLR route under the Thames

Economics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves sent urgent message as 1,700 pubs, eateries and hotels close this year

EXCLUSIVE: Experts are saying it's not getting any easier for pubs, hotels and restaurants and have called for urgent help in the next budget from the Chancellor

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3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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