15 h. ago Unions warn Reeves they could abandon Labour if she ‘panders to the Right’ with more welfare cuts

Exclusive: FBU general secretary Steve Wright has warned that there is growing pressure on unions to disaffiliate from Labour ending political donations

Events

22 h. ago Rachel Reeves WILL raise taxes on the wealthy in the Budget: Here's how to protect yourself

Rachel Reeves has given the strongest indication yet that she will target the wealthy with higher taxes in the Autumn Budget. We asked the experts what people should do.

Economics

31 h. ago Reeves sets sights on Motability to save £1billion in Budget: Will Chancellor scrap tax breaks for disability car scheme users?

The Chancellor is considering scrapping tax breaks which spare Motability's 860,000 users from having to pay VAT or insurance premium tax on their leased vehicles.

Economics

38 h. ago Rachel Reeves plots £1bn cut to Motability scheme which lets disability claimants access cars

The chancellor is considering scrapping tax breaks worth around £1bn each year used by the Motability Foundation

Economics

42 h. ago Rachel Reeves urged to fix 'broken system' in Budget as councils stuck in bailout cycle

Council spending for this year has already put many local authorities under pressure

Politics

46 h. ago Ten ways Rachel Reeves might shake up pensions in the Budget, by former pensions minister ROS ALTMANN

Pensions could help revive the British economy, but damaging policy changes could undermine the whole concept of pension saving and destroy confidence for the future.

Politics

48 h. ago Scots union boss warns Rachel Reeves 'must pick a side' ahead of Budget as households struggle

EXCLUSIVE: Roz Foyer said the Chancellor must keep in mind that Scots "demand the means to live decent, dignified lives".

Events

54 h. ago Rachel Reeves plans to help struggling households in the Budget 'by cutting VAT on fuel bills' 

Rachel Reeves (pictured) said she was planning 'targeted action to deal with cost of living challenges' as she battles to reduce soaring inflation while balancing the books.

Economics

59 h. ago Rachel Reeves promises 'targeted action' at Budget to help with cost of living

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is already looking at cutting the 5% VAT rate charged on energy bills and is also said to be considering reducing green levies on bills

Economics

62 h. ago Labour tax pledge stands, says No 10, as Reeves rolls pitch for hikes on wealthy

The Chancellor has acknowledged she is looking at potential tax rises and spending cuts at her November 26 Budget.

Economics

63 h. ago Londoners in the firing line for tax rises as Reeves says levy on wealthy 'will be part of story' at Budget

Chancellor says higher taxes on the wealthy will be ‘part of the story’ when she delivers her Budget on November 26

Economics

65 h. ago Proposed changes to business rates ‘risk slowdown’ in investment, warns BT

BT’s finance chief said expected changes at next month’s Budget could cost infrastructure firms an extra £400 million each year.

Events

65 h. ago Stop 'bleating' and pay more tax! Rachel Reeves declares war on the 'rich' ahead of Budget as she dismisses 'scaremongering' about wealthy fleeing UK

Chancellor Rachel Reeves sounded defiance amid growing alarm that another massive raid is coming at the Budget next month.

Economics

65 h. ago Number of children in temporary accommodation almost double Wembley capacity

Campaigners are calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to unfreeze housing benefit in the Budget.

Politics

66 h. ago Rachel Reeves says higher taxes on wealthy will be 'part of the story' for autumn Budget

Some economists have estimated the Chancellor needs to fill a '£50 billion black hole'

Economics

68 h. ago Chancellor facing further Budget challenges after muted economic growth

The ONS said GDP rose by 0.1% in August and fell by 0.1% in July, in a revision to the previous estimate for no growth.

Economics

69 h. ago Rachel Reeves urged to show 'restraint' as fears grow Scots face more tax rises

The Scottish Retail Consortium said Ms Reeves’ focus should be on restraint, while the Federation of Small Businesses called for the VAT threshold to be raised for small businesses

Politics

69 h. ago Rachel Reeves: Higher taxes on the rich 'will be part of the story' at the Budget

Chancellor says higher taxes on the wealthy will be ‘part of the story’ when she delivers her Budget on November 26

Economics

2 d. ago UK economy expands as GDP rises by 0.1% in August ahead of crucial budget

Manufacturing and health sectors boost growth but ONS revises down figures for JulyExclusive: says higher taxes on wealthy ‘part of budget story’Business live – updatesThe UK economy expanded by 0.1% in August, according to official figures, giving a lift to Rachel Reeves ahead of next month’s crucial budget.A boost from the manufacturing sector helped the economy improve along with a strong performance by the health sector. Continue reading...

Economics

2 d. ago Rachel Reeves admits she is planning tax hikes and spending cuts in Budget

The Chancellor will have to fill a black hole estimated at around £50billion

Economics