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Economics

10 h. ago Rachel Reeves admits UK economy is 'stuck' as she vows to ease business rates pain for high street

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted getting growth going is her 'number one mission' and promised 'tax reforms' as she announced the overhaul.

Economics

11 h. ago Chancellor says economy ‘stuck’ as Treasury reviews business rates cliff edges

The Treasury said it would consider overhauling small business rates relief rules which ‘can discourage’ expansion and investment

Economics

32 h. ago Reeves accepts impact of taxes on growth as she orders Cabinet to tighten belts

Chancellor Rachel Reeves sought to reassure business chiefs that she would seek spending restraint rather than growth-busting taxes.

Politics

33 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

36 h. ago Rachel Reeves begs ministers to rein in spending to help fill '£50bn' hole in public finances at Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has written to colleagues warning that they will not be bailed out by the Treasury if they fail to control costs.

Economics

53 h. ago Rachel Reeves hits out at 'unproven' wealth taxes as Labour deputy leader hopefuls and MPs urge her to soak the 'rich' to fill huge hole in public finances

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted there was no certainty about what revenue a new levy would bring in as she was confronted by an MP in the Commons.

Economics

2 d. ago Rachel Reeves blasts Reform UK 'clown show' and warns economic plans will hit Brits

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to launch a fresh attack on Nigel Farage's economic strategy, which experts have previously warned doesn't add up

Events

6 d. ago Sharp rise in UK pension lump sum withdrawals over tax concerns

Signs that savers are preparing for possible changes to rules on retirement funds in November Budget

Economics

7 d. ago ‘Lateness’ of UK Budget ‘entirely undesirable’, says Swinney

The First Minister was speaking after Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she will outline her fiscal plans in the Commons on November 26.

Politics

7 d. ago Pub 'regular' at risk of dying out as Brits can't afford to visit their local

The Campaign for Real Ale, which surveyed 833 pub regulars from across Britain, blamed the decline on Chancellor Rachel Reeves' tax hikes

Events

7 d. ago Rachel Reeves 'must bring in wealth taxes to show she's on side of ordinary Brits'

TUC general secretary Paul Nowak has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to slap wealth taxes on the richest Brits to prove Labour is on the side of ordinary people

Economics

8 d. ago Budget 2025: What taxes could Rachel Reeves put up and what does it mean for you

There is fevered speculation about the different taxes that might be in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' sights as she looks to plug a more than £20billion hole in the public finances

Economics

8 d. ago ‘Unhelpful’ Budget date could delay Holyrood tax and spending plans to new year

Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison hit out after Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed she will outline her fiscal plans on November 26.

Economics

8 d. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves admits economy 'is not working well enough' as she reveals Budget date

The Chancellor is facing pressure to steady the UK economy and plug a £41 billion black hole in public finances

Economics

8 d. ago Economy ‘not working well enough’, says Reeves as she sets November 26 Budget

There are concerns that the Chancellor will be forced to hike taxes as she seeks to plug a black hole in the nation’s finances.

Economics

8 d. ago Autumn Budget date set for November 26, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces

There are concerns that the Chancellor will be forced to hike taxes as she seeks to plug a black hole in the nation’s finances.

Politics

8 d. ago Tories will challenge Government to rule out property tax hikes

Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering ending the exemption from capital gains tax for more expensive homes.

Politics

9 d. ago No 10 insists Reeves’s authority not dented by reshuffle after market jitters

Downing Street underscored ministers’ continuing commitment to fiscal rules as government borrowing costs surge

Culture

9 d. ago No 10 insists Reeves’ authority not dented by reshuffle after market jitters

Downing Street underscored ministers’ continuing commitment to fiscal rules as government borrowing costs surge

Culture