17 h. ago Currys boss warns of 'muted' consumer confidence after Budget tax raid

Chief executive Alex Baldock said he was 'concerned' that UK 'consumers' already high tax burden has increased further' following Labour's Budget last month.

Events

3 d. ago Keir Starmer admits Labour leadership speculation is 'rife' as he is battered by MPs over briefings against Cabinet and Budget leaks

Keir Starmer squirmed as he was pressed on the behaviour of his own No10 aides during an intense session at the powerful Commons Liaison Committee.

Politics

5 d. ago Jeremy Clarkson joins hundreds of pub landlords in banning Labour MPs in Budget backlash

The “#taxedout” campaign backed by UK Hospitality has seen more than 250 pubs already put up signs banning Labour MPs from their premises

Events

6 d. ago Labour's Treasury watchdog boss attacks Reeves for 'throwing grenades' at markets before Budget with political 'psychodrama'

Meg Hillier accused the Chancellor of 'throwing grenades' at markets in the run-up to the crucial fiscal package on November 26.

Economics

6 d. ago Brit pub landlords 'petrified' by Labour's Budget and issue urgent 'shutdown' warning

The British Beer and Pub Association has called for 30 per cent business rates relief for pubs as landlords say the Budget has left them 'petrified'

Events

7 d. ago Hundreds of furious landlords are barring Keir Starmer & Labour MPs from their boozers in protest at Budget tax

HUNDREDS of furious landlords are barring PM Sir Keir Starmer and his Labour MPs from their boozers in protest at a sly Budget tax-grab. They fear they will have to call last orders on pubs in the wake of the punishing Budget. Scores have joined the Taxed Out campaign and back banning Labour MPs from...

Economics

8 d. ago William Hill owner considers sale after Budget gambling tax hikes

Debt-laden Evoke said the potential sale comes a number of gambling taxes were increased in last month’s Budget.

Economics

8 d. ago Now shameless Rachel Reeves moans there were 'too many leaks' about Budget as she tells MPs she's hunting for a mole (but it definitely wasn't her)

Rachel Reeves insisted she was 'frustrated' and is now 'doing something about it' by launching an official probe into who was responsible.

Politics

9 d. ago 'No wonder people are angry!' Kemi Badenoch reveals lifting the two

The Conservative leader stepped up her attack on Labour's 'Benefits Street Budget' by spelling out the true cost of the controversial decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap.

Politics

9 d. ago Britain runs out of patience with Labour: Poll finds proportion saying government taxes and spends too much is at a six

YouGov research found 45 per cent believe the burden of the state is too great, while a fifth thought taxes and spending was too low.

Politics

1 week ago Bricklayer who went viral by taking aim at Labour's 'Benefits Street Budget' says he regrets ever voting for Keir Starmer

Don Daniels, 36, who lives in Leeds, shared a video of himself in full winter gear on a snowy building site.

Politics

2 w. ago Has anyone asked the Chancellor? Treasury launches 'leak inquiry' into Budget... but City watchdog is waiting in the wings

Officials have been ordered to root out the source of briefings that misrepresented economic forecasts the department was being given privately by the OBR watchdog.

Politics

2 w. ago Has anyone asked the Chancellor? Farce as Treasury launches 'leak inquiry' into Budget despite Reeves being at the heart of the furore

Officials have been ordered to root out the source of briefings that misrepresented economic forecasts the department was being given privately by the OBR watchdog.

Politics

2 w. ago 'Rural Reds' are plotting to oust 'arrogant' Rachel Reeves: Labour MPs rebel over farm tax

Dozens of Labour MPs abstained from a key Budget vote on the farm tax on Tuesday night, defying a three-line whip.

Politics

2 w. ago Rural Reds are plotting to oust 'arrogant' Rachel Reeves over farm tax

Dozens of Labour MPs abstained from a key Budget vote on the farm tax on Tuesday night, defying a three-line whip.

Politics

2 w. ago BREAKING: Labour MP has whip suspended after voting against government on Budget vote

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Politics

2 w. ago Labour MP has whip suspended after rebelling on farming inheritance tax vote

The Penrith and Solway MP rebelled and voted against the Government’s plans to impose inheritance tax on farmers on Tuesday night.

Politics

2 w. ago Fresh blow for Reeves as Labour hit with rebellion over tractor tax

Dozens of Labour MPs abstained from the vote, while one backbencher voted against controversial measures to impose inheritance tax on farmers

Events

2 w. ago Labour's tax raid budget hits the Premier League as clubs face paying millions more in stadium bills

Arsenal and Manchester United are among some of the clubs set to face the highest bills in the new year following Labour's tax raid.

Economics

2 w. ago Reeves hit with Labour revolt on farms tax raid as backlash mounts against Budget

A slew of MPs pleaded with the government to review its inheritance tax assault as the fiscal package went through the Commons last night.

Economics