31 h. ago UK businesses cut jobs for fourth consecutive month, BoE survey shows

Data for September reveals continuing impact of payroll tax increases on hiring and employment

Politics

3 d. ago Thousands of Brits to be hit by ‘one of the most disruptive’ strikes in Europe affecting buses, trains, planes & taxis 

BRITISH holidaymakers are set to face major disruption if they are heading to a popular European destination tomorrow. On October 1, Greece is set to face one of its most disruptive nationwide strikes of the year. The strike will impact flights, airports, ferries, trains, buses, metros and even taxis across Greece for 24 hours. Brits...

Events

3 d. 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

5 d. ago Electric vehicle sales skyrocket as industry braces for impact of Trump’s tax credit change. Will anyone buy one after incentive ends?

Some analysts predict EV sales will crater after the tax credit ends, but some consumers have said they’ll buy electric regardless of the incentive, citing environmental concerns and fuel savings

Economics

2 w. ago Chancellor urged to end '£2bn a year SUV road tax haven' in the Autumn Budget

SUV drivers should be taxed proportionately for the impact their cars have on our roads and the environment under new calls for Rachel Reeves to target heavier vehicles.

Economics

3 w. 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

4 w. ago UK businesses cut jobs at fastest pace since 2021, BoE survey shows

Reduction in employment points to continuing impact of higher payroll taxes set out in Budget last year

Politics