8 h. ago Income tax or VAT? Experts reveal which increase will have ‘least damaging’ impact on economy

New economic analysis has revealed which tax rise will be the better option for the economy

Economics

22 h. ago Income tax or VAT? Experts reveal which increase will have ‘least damaging’ on economy

New economic analysis has revealed which tax rise will be the better option for the economy

Economics

22 h. ago Raising income tax is ‘least damaging’ option for Reeves, says think tank

An economic think tank analysed the economic impact of raising income tax, corporation tax and value added tax (VAT).

Events

8 d. ago Rachel Reeves 'must rule out pensions raid in the Budget to avoid lump

The Chancellor must rule out a pensions raid in the Budget as she faces a re-run of last year's damaging dash for tax-free cash, experts warned last night.

Economics

1 week ago Update in personal income tax allowance 'raise to £15,600' call

The personal tax allowance stands at £12,570 but high inflation and the impact on supermarket bills are leading to calls for change

Economics

2 w. 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

2 w. ago Reeves urged to break Labour manifesto pledge and raise income tax

Resolution Foundation also suggests chancellor should cut employee national insurance to ease burden on workers

Politics

2 w. ago How can we solve the 60% tax trap damaging Britain's economy? SIMON LAMBERT

Britain needs growth industries. Unfortunately, one of our fast-growing niche industries involves highly valuable and productive workers trying to earn less money.

Economics

last month Update in personal income tax allowance 'raise to £20,000' call

The personal tax allowance has been frozen at 12,570 since 2021 - a situation that has been described as 'ridiculous'

Economics