4 h. ago Rachel Reeves's stealth tax will cost working families more than £1,000 as Chancellor plots 'smorgasbord' of smaller increases

The Chancellor's plan to freeze income tax thresholds for a further two years will cost higher-earning couples as much as £1,300 in tax and National Insurance, analysis has found.

Economics

41 h. ago One free task will 'reduce energy bills' ahead of freezing temperatures in Scotland

As Scotland braces itself for predicted snow and freezing temperatures next week, experts have shared essential cost-cutting tips to help families save money on their energy bills

Science

41 h. ago Essential task will 'slash energy bills' before cold snap and its totally free

Experts from MyBuilder.com have shared essential cost-cutting tips to help families reduce their energy bills. Energy costs remain elevated as millions of British households switch on their heating to battle the dropping temperatures

Science

3 d. ago 'Stealth tax' alert: Reeves Budget to make record 10m pay Income Tax higher rate if she freezes thresholds

A further two-year freeze on Income Tax thresholds would drag 790,000 more people into paying the 40% higher rate, according to the IFS

Economics

3 d. ago How 1million will pay tax for the first time if Budget raid goes ahead – min wage and pensioners will be hit hardest

A MILLION extra people will be dragged into paying income tax if Rachel Reeves presses ahead with a punishing stealth rise, a new report reveals. Pensioners and minimum wage earners face being hit by tax thresholds being frozen for a further two years to help balance the books. Income tax thresholds are frozen until 2028, so...

Economics

5 d. ago easyJet partners with charity to turn uniforms into school clothes for children in need

The airline has teamed up with a local charity to support families struggling with the cost of school uniforms.

Politics

5 d. ago Savers say they need £27,000 to feel confident enough to invest as Chancellor plots cash Isa limit cut

As many as 87 per cent of savers said they think a 'significant' cash safety net is essential to have before the start investing.

Economics

9 d. ago Obesity experts point to flaw in Trump’s weight loss drug deal despite price cuts and expanded eligibility

Studies have shown that many patients regain weight after stopping the medication

Economics

1 week ago Millions of state pensioners set to lose 'unfair' perk due to 'stealth tax'

One group of the population are being hit with what many claim to be an 'unfair' tax, which could directly target pensioners finances as soon as next April, according to an expert

Economics

1 week ago Seven simple ways to make the most of retirement without breaking the bank

Here are some budget-friendly to boost your wellbeing in your later years

Politics

1 week ago Estate agent who failed to apply for licence so Rachel Reeves could rent Dulwich family home was not to blame for fiasco, says former boss

The error might mean that the Chancellor is forced to pay back £38,000 in rent to her tenants

Society

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves’s 5% VAT cut on electricity bills will backfire, experts say

Critics believe cut would mostly benefit better-off people with larger homes and increase carbon emissionsProposals being considered by Rachel Reeves to cut tax on electricity bills will backfire, experts have warned, resulting in a giveaway to richer homeowners and undermining the UK’s climate commitments.The chancellor is understood to be looking at plans to eliminate the 5% VAT charge on electricity bills as a fast and simple way to reduce bills for consumers and ease the cost of living pressures that have aided the rise of Reform UK. Continue reading...

Science

2 w. ago If you're on £46,000 you're in Reeves' sights: Chancellor vowed not to raise tax for 'working people' but wouldn't say what that meant...now we know

The Tories have seized on claims by Whitehall sources that Rachel Reeves is targeting workers earning £46,000 a year or more to fill a £40 billion hole in the public finances.

Economics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves's workplace pension plot: Chancellor warned against 'reckless' £4billion raid on salary sacrifice schemes

The Labour Chancellor is said to be plotting to remove tax breaks offered to employers and staff that pay money into workplace pensions as she looks to plug a multi billion black hole in public finances.

Economics

2 w. ago Reeves finally gets her paperwork done... PM continues to back her, but Chancellor may STILL have to refund tenants their £38,000 rent

The Chancellor failed to obtain the correct permission to let her home in Dulwich, south-east London, despite it being her responsibility.

Economics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves's husband emails to be published today amid rental house licence row

Downing Street insisted that the Prime Minister still retains confidence in his Chancellor and guaranteed Ms Reeves will deliver the Budget on November 26

Society

2 w. ago Dad loses so much weight on Mounjaro that he needs a new passport

Airline staff didn’t recognise Mark Spurr in his old photo after he shed 13 stone

Politics

2 w. ago EasyJet to donate retired crew uniforms to help families struggling with school clothing costs

EasyJet has unveiled plans to donate thousands of retired crew uniforms in a bid to support British families struggling to deal with the rising cost of school clothing.

Politics

3 w. ago Tax raid on cash Isa won't raise the funds to plug Budget black hole, Rachel Reeves told

The Treasury Select Committee urged the Chancellor not to halve the current £20,000 tax-free amount amid City lobbying.

Economics

3 w. ago Don't cut the £20,000 cash Isa limit... it won't incentivise savers to invest, MPs warn Rachel Reeves

The Chancellor should not cut the cash Isa allowance from its current £20,000 annual limit, MPs have said. It comes as the Chancellor is said to be considering restricting the allowance to £10,000.

Economics