4 h. ago Reeves needs to fill £22bn hole in UK public finances, IFS says

Think-tank’s report raises pressure on chancellor to raise income tax at Budget on November 26

Economics

19 h. ago Rachel Reeves drops biggest hint yet on tax rises and spending cuts in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said 'of course, we're looking at tax and spending' as she scrambles to plug a black hole in the public finances estimated to be at around £50billion

Economics

34 h. ago Rachel Reeves given warning over tax changes that could affect millions

Experts told the Treasury Committee that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may have to hike major taxes in next month's Budget to plug the black hole in the public finances

Events

41 h. ago Full list of DWP benefits if you’re looking for work as unemployment reaches record high

The DWP can provide extra financial support if you're actively looking for work

Politics

55 h. ago Inside Tom Wagner and Tom Brady’s ambitious plan to take Birmingham to the Champions League with £3bn stadium

FORGET the Championship — Birmingham City’s vision is the Champions League. In a stadium to die for. And with Tom Brady as the ace in their recruitment pack. It is a long way from Jasper Carrott joking about his beloved Blues. Too much, too soon? Not if you listen to Tom Wagner, the billionaire financier...

Economics

68 h. ago Rachel Reeves warned against pensions tax raid or annual wealth tax at budget

The chancellor is facing increasing pressure to rescue the UK’s troubled finances in the Budget but the IFS has warned against raiding pensions or levying a wealth tax

Economics

3 d. ago Rachel Reeves warned against pensions tax raid or wealth tax at budget

The chancellor is facing increasing pressure to rescue the UK’s troubled finances in the Budget but the IFS has warned against raiding pensions or levying a wealth tax

Economics

4 d. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to tax the rich to fill £30BILLION public finance black hole

Treasury sources have said the Chancellor will not significantly increase borrowing or cut public spending in this year's Autumn budget.

Economics

7 d. ago Taxman's blunder hands Reeves a £3bn boost: Borrowing figures were overstated due to faulty data

Chancellor Rachel Reeves (pictured) must find a way to fill an estimated £30bn black hole in the public finances at next month's Budget.

Economics

7 d. ago Find out if you're eligible for car finance compensation after Martin Lewis reacts to judgement

The FCA estimates more than four in 10 car finance agreements over a 17-year period were mis-sold.

Events

8 d. ago Three tax raids that Rachel Reeves could hit households with in the Autumn Budget, according to experts

WITH Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to announce her Autumn Budget next month, many will be wondering how it's going to hit their pockets. There are fears taxes will go up for households across the UK, as the government tries to fill a £30billion black hole in the public finances. Experts from Oxford Economists have this...

Economics

9 d. ago Canadian marine park threatens to euthanize 30 whales if government does not provide funding

Marineland’s warning comes after Canadian official blocked the transfer of the beluga whales to a theme park in ChinaMarineland has threatened to euthanize 30 beluga whales if Canada’s federal government does not provide financial support for the embattled Niagara Falls amusement park. The warning comes after the country’s fisheries minister blocked the transfer of the captive whales to a theme park in China.Marineland, an amusement park, zoo, aquarium and forest occupying nearly 1,000 acres (400 hectares) of land in Ontario, has endured mounting scrutiny over allegations the animals are living in poor conditions. The park, which once saw millions of visitors, did not open for the summer season and is winding down its operations in anticipation of a sale. In February, a lawyer for the park said it was planning to “expeditiously” remove the remaining animals still on the grounds. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Marine park threatens to euthanize 30 whales if Canada does not provide funding

Marineland’s warning comes after Canadian official blocked the transfer of the beluga whales to a theme park in ChinaMarineland has threatened to euthanize 30 beluga whales if Canada’s federal government does not provide financial support for the embattled Niagara Falls amusement park. The warning comes after the country’s fisheries minister blocked the transfer of the captive whales to a theme park in China.Marineland, an amusement park, zoo, aquarium and forest occupying nearly 1,000 acres (400 hectares) of land in Ontario, has endured mounting scrutiny over allegations the animals are living in poor conditions. The park, which once saw millions of visitors, did not open for the summer season and is winding down its operations in anticipation of a sale. In February, a lawyer for the park said it was planning to “expeditiously” remove the remaining animals still on the grounds. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Reeves's Budget 'to loosen planning rules and mount £2bn tax raid on banks as well as raising VAT' in desperate attempt to balance the books

The Chancellor is scrambling to fill an estimated £30billion black hole in the public finances before she presents her next tax and spend package on 26 November.

Economics

9 d. ago Rachel Reeves 'to loosen planning rules again and hit banks for £2bn' as she scrambles to balance the books at her Budget

The Chancellor is scrambling to fill an estimated £30billion black hole in the public finances before she presents her next tax and spend package on 26 November.

Economics

1 week ago Full list of everyone who can cancel BBC TV licence and save £174

The price of a BBC TV license increased in 2025, at a time when many are struggling financially, so find out if you're eligible to cancel now and save some money

Economics

1 week ago Reeves braced for hole in UK public finances after productivity downgrade

New OBR forecasts set to spark fierce dispute between Labour and Conservatives

Politics

3 w. ago Gig economy: 7 smart ways UK freelance workers can save without steady wage jobs and an uncertain income

How to take control of your finances if you’re juggling gigs with an uneven income 💸

Economics

4 w. ago Debt charity shares eight steps to get ahead of winter and stay on top of finances

StepChange is urging people to seek help if they are struggling with their finances before the colder weather sets in.

Economics