5 h. ago Labour's inheritance tax raid on farmers has left them 'bewildered and frightened' according to official review by ex

The farm profitability report by former NFU president Baroness Minette Batters called for a 'new deal for profitable farming' that recognises the true cost of producing food.

Politics

7 h. ago Labour's inheritance tax raid on farmers has left them 'bewildered and frightened' according to official review by ex

The farm profitability report by former NFU president Baroness Minette Batters called for a 'new deal for profitable farming' that recognises the true cost of producing food.

Politics

8 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

18 h. ago Fears grow of major council tax hike after Labour's raid on funding to push more money into its heartlands

Almost half of local authorities will see their funding fall, even if they increase council tax by the maximum amount, under plans revealed yesterday.

Economics

55 h. ago Labour's inheritance tax raid on family farms will allow 'megafarms' to swallow up swathes of land, warns another party MP breaking ranks to attack key Starmer policy

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter said that changes to agricultural property relief from April, introduced by Rachel Reeves in the 2024 Budget, would have 'incredibly severe' consequences.

Events

2 d. ago Farmers are considering suicide so Labour's inheritance tax raid doesn't hammer their kids, Starmer is warned as one of his own MPs says he has disrespected the countryside

Labour MP Cat Smith accused the PM of disrespecting the countryside over changes to agricultural property relief that will come into effect in April.

Events

3 d. ago Farmers are considering suicide so Labour's inheritance tax raid doesn't hammering their kids, Starmer is warned as one of his own MPs says he has disrespected the countryside

Labour MP Cat Smith accused the PM of disrespecting the countryside over changes to agricultural property relief that will come into effect in April.

Events

7 d. ago Tax Raid Deepens London’s Housing Market Downturn, Agents Say

Tax Raid Deepens London’s Housing Market Downturn, Agents Say  Bloomberg.com

Economics

1 week ago We're landlords and the Government's tax raid will drive people like us away from buy

Brothers Jim and Dan Holland want to create a 50-strong property portfolio, but are concerned about what they see as Labour's hostility towards landlords.

Politics

2 w. ago Streeting orders review into ‘overdiagnosis’ of mental illness and ADHD in welfare spending crackdown

The health secretary has charged leading experts with finding out whether normal feelings have become ‘over-pathologised’

Economics

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 Streeting orders review into ‘overdiagnosis’ of mental health and ADHD in welfare spending crackdown

The health secretary has charged leading experts with finding out whether normal feelings have become ‘over-pathologised’

Economics

2 w. ago Wes Streeting orders mental health diagnosis review amid welfare spending crackdown

The Health Secretary has charged leading experts with finding out whether normal feelings have become “over-pathologised”

Economics

2 w. ago Stealth tax raid hits incentives to work, save and even stay in the UK, warns Budget watchdog

David Miles, from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), suggested Rachel Reeves' freeze on income tax thresholds would weigh on growth in the economy.

Events

2 w. ago Pubs face financial ruin after Rachel Reeves' Budget stealth tax raid: Landlords hike pint prices, reduce opening hours and axe staff in desperate bid to save their boozers

Landlords have warned that punters could potentially be charged more than £18 for a pint as a result of surging costs - while the rate of pub closures accelerates.

Economics

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

2 w. ago DWP chief paves the way for more benefit cuts as Starmer warned over spending

The OBR projects that Labour has added £11bn on to public spending – largely to pay for welfare reversals

Events

2 w. ago Britain's Budget betrayal: Sir Keir Starmer vows to curb handouts...just days after £16billion welfare spending boost

The Prime Minister said the Government would make attempt to 'reform' welfare, with the current system having 'trapped people in poverty' - days after boosting handouts by £16billion a year..

Economics

2 w. ago Did Rachel Reeves lie to justify her £26billion Budget tax raid?

The Chancellor is facing calls to resign over misleading the public and Cabinet minister over the state of Britain’s finances

Economics