56 h. ago Rachel Reeves hit by fresh blow as UK economy growth slows down again

UK economy growth slowed in the third quarter to just 0.1 per cent

Economics

3 d. ago MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: A season of good cheer? Not when Reeves can't rule out more tax rises

The two already do not get on very well, as we have seen several times lately, but the problem appears to be getting worse rather than better.

Politics

3 w. ago HMRC confirms tax changes coming into force for Brits from exact date

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled £26 billion a year of tax rises and HMRC has confirmed timeframes for some of the key policies

Economics

3 w. ago Reeves tax rises to hit UK economic growth, warns OECD as Cabinet meets after Budget bust

The leading economists also predict that interest rates will fall from 4% to 3.5% by the second quarter of 2026

Events

3 w. ago Turmoil in markets blamed on Rachel Reeves putting out mixed messages over tax rises

Bond markets swung wildly in the weeks leading up to the Budget amid speculation over the state of the public finances and Chancellor Rachel Reeves' plans.

Economics

3 w. ago What lies beneath: How Rachel Reeves and her Treasury warned of a Budget black hole to justify tax rises

There are calls for the Chancellor to quit after the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) watchdog revealed it had privately told her there was no huge black hole in the nation's books.

Events

3 w. ago Pint of beer price to rise in London pubs clobbered by Reeves on tax, business rates and staff pay hike

London MPs criticised the growing burden being placed on the hospitality sector by the Chancellor

Economics

3 w. ago Starmer to back embattled Rachel Reeves as he launches defence of Budget tax hikes – UK politics live

Chancellor Rachel Reeves declared on Sunday that she was ‘determined’ to remain in her position for years

Politics

3 w. ago Labour’s economic plan will take years to deliver, Keir Starmer says

Exclusive: PM hits back at critics as he insists Rachel Reeves right to impose £26bn worth of tax rises at budget• Keir Starmer: Labour is getting on with the job of economic renewalLabour’s economic plan will take years to deliver in full, Keir Starmer has said as he tries to regain the narrative after a turbulent response to last week’s budget.In an article for the Guardian, the prime minister hit back at his political opponents, insisting the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, was right to impose £26bn worth of tax rises. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago From council tax discounts to energy bills and pension hacks – eight reprieves from Reeves’ £26bn Budget battering

CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves may have hit us with £26billion of tax rises, but you can fight back by shielding your cash.  As a result of her Budget this week, average households face being £850 worse off in 2029-30 compared to this year, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation warns.  Lucy Andrews, Deputy Consumer Editor, presents her eight-step...

Economics

3 w. ago Budget 2025 live: IFS warn Rachel Reeves she is ‘disincentivising growth’ after Starmer defends tax rises

Reeves admits Budget will mean working people will have to ‘contribute a bit more’ - but denies breaking manifesto pledge

Events

3 w. ago Budget 2025 live: Starmer says ‘everyone must contribute’ as he defends Rachel Reeves’ tax rises

Reeves admits Budget will mean working people will have to ‘contribute a bit more’ - but denies breaking manifesto pledge

Economics

3 w. ago 'How can we believe anything you say?' Susanna Reid confronts Reeves over tax rise broken promises as Chancellor fails to rule out MORE taxes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves was challenged by Susanna Reid on how anyone could 'believe anything you say' as she toured broadcast studios defending her raid.

Events

3 w. ago Martin Lewis: Income tax freeze 'breaks spirit of Labour manifesto and 1p rise would be less damaging'

In her Budget on Wednesday, Rachel Reeves announced £26 billion of tax rises

Politics

3 w. ago Awkward moment Susanna Reid left Rachel Reeves floundering: GMB host asks Chancellor 'How can anyone believe anything you say?' over Budget tax rises

The Good Morning Britain presenter piled pressure on the Chancellor during an awkward encounter as she appeared on the ITV breakfast show a day after unveiling a £30billion assault on British workers.

Economics

3 w. ago Budget 2025 live: OBR chief warns Rachel Reeves none of her measures boost growth as chancellor defends tax rises

Reeves admits Budget will mean working people will have to ‘contribute a bit more’ - but denies breaking manifesto pledge

Events

3 w. ago With a smirk that says if you work hard and save prudently I'm coming for you, Reeves launches 43 tax rises in spiteful raids on strivers

The Chancellor shattered Labour's manifesto pledges on tax with a £13 billion freeze on income tax and National Insurance thresholds lasting three years.

Economics

3 w. ago Painful choices on welfare still lie ahead for Reeves despite tax rises

OBR sounds alarm on special needs and sickness spending

Economics

3 w. ago Grinch Rachel Reeves has announced a wave of tax rises in her Grim Reaper Budget

The Chancellor's brutal Budget hikes to fund £30billion will include a mansion tax on expensive homes, 20% VAT slapped on private taxi fares and a £3billion raid on pensions

Economics

3 w. ago Grinch Rachel Reeves clobbers UK with a wave of tax rises in her Grim Reaper Budget

The Chancellor's brutal Budget hikes to fund £30billion will include a mansion tax on expensive homes, 20% VAT slapped on private taxi fares and a £3billion raid on pensions

Economics