16 h. ago Reeves urged to overhaul tax system and hike levies in breach of manifesto

Tax experts said the fiscal backdrop to the Chancellor’s November Budget is ‘desperate’.

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41 h. ago Desperate Reeves 'could combine monster Budget tax hikes with council tax overhaul'

The IFS think-tank said Rachel Reeves should make fundamental changes - such as abolishing council tax and replacing it with a property tax.

Economics

43 h. ago Desperate Reeves 'could wrap monster Budget raid into council tax overhaul'

The IFS think-tank said Rachel Reeves should make fundamental changes - such as abolishing council tax and replacing it with a property tax.

Economics

4 d. ago Reeves urged to rule out pension tax raid as thousands sign petition

Rachel Reeves is under growing pressure to rule out a pensions tax raid ahead of the Budget.

Economics

8 d. ago Andy Burnham drops 'wealth tax' bombshell with another huge demand

The Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham warned local government’s finances were on questionable 'foundations', and also urged the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to consider a wealth tax

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1 week ago 'Enough is enough!': Tesco boss urges Rachel Reeves to avoid tax hikes

The boss of Tesco has warned the Chancellor that 'enough is enough' amid fears of more tax rises as the supermarket upgraded its annual profits.

Economics

2 w. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges Labour members to have 'faith' after bruising weeks

In a rallying call to Labour members after a bruising few weeks, the Chancellor urged them to 'take pride' in the party's achievements after almost 15 months in Downing Street

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2 w. ago Andy Burnham urges Labour to ‘call out’ Brexit failures after Reeves’ jibe at mayor: Live updates

The Greater Manchester mayor, however, said there was no prospect of the rejoining the EU ‘any time soon’

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2 w. ago Andy Burnham calls for UK to rejoin EU within his lifetime and rejects claim he is fiscally irresponsible – UK politics live

Mayor of Greater Manchester says he would have to be ‘wrenched’ out of city and says he wants UK to rejoin EUIn her Today interview Rachel Reeves was asked about a FT report saying she will urge business leaders to highlight the risks of a Reform UK government in her speech later.The FT say Reeves will tell the Labour conference.Who is standing up for Britain’s stability. A Labour government that is resolute in cutting interest rates and borrowing or a Reform party that cheered on Liz Truss’ mini-budget?Who is standing up for Britain’s businesses? A Labour government that is forging a closer relationship with our nearest trading partners or a Reform party that talks Britain down and is hungry to cut us off from the world? Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Andy Burnham says Labour leadership is too ‘factional’ – UK politics live

Mayor of Greater Manchester says he cannot recall anyone having the whip withdrawn for disagreements over policy in Blair and Brown erasIn her Today interview Rachel Reeves was asked about a FT report saying she will urge business leaders to highlight the risks of a Reform UK government in her speech later.The FT say Reeves will tell the Labour conference.Who is standing up for Britain’s stability. A Labour government that is resolute in cutting interest rates and borrowing or a Reform party that cheered on Liz Truss’ mini-budget?Who is standing up for Britain’s businesses? A Labour government that is forging a closer relationship with our nearest trading partners or a Reform party that talks Britain down and is hungry to cut us off from the world? Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Reeves says she won’t take economic risks, hints at hard choices, and warns Reform will threaten living standards – UK politics live

Chancellor references chaos under Liz Truss but says some people ‘peddle idea we can abandon economic responsibility’In her Today interview Rachel Reeves was asked about a FT report saying she will urge business leaders to highlight the risks of a Reform UK government in her speech later.The FT say Reeves will tell the Labour conference.Who is standing up for Britain’s stability. A Labour government that is resolute in cutting interest rates and borrowing or a Reform party that cheered on Liz Truss’ mini-budget?Who is standing up for Britain’s businesses? A Labour government that is forging a closer relationship with our nearest trading partners or a Reform party that talks Britain down and is hungry to cut us off from the world? Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Labour has done more in every one of its 451 days in office than in 5,000 days in opposition, says Reeves – UK politics live

Chancellor lists ‘first genuine living wage’, capping bus fares, public sector pay rises in speech to Labour party conferenceIn her Today interview Rachel Reeves was asked about a FT report saying she will urge business leaders to highlight the risks of a Reform UK government in her speech later.The FT say Reeves will tell the Labour conference.Who is standing up for Britain’s stability. A Labour government that is resolute in cutting interest rates and borrowing or a Reform party that cheered on Liz Truss’ mini-budget?Who is standing up for Britain’s businesses? A Labour government that is forging a closer relationship with our nearest trading partners or a Reform party that talks Britain down and is hungry to cut us off from the world? Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Supporting Reform’s ‘racist policy’ does not make voters racist, says Rachel Reeves – UK politics live

Chancellor backs Keir Starmer’s statement that policy to end indefinite leave to remain is racist, but says many Reform supporters would be ‘horrified’ by itIn her Today interview Rachel Reeves was asked about a FT report saying she will urge business leaders to highlight the risks of a Reform UK government in her speech later.The FT say Reeves will tell the Labour conference.Who is standing up for Britain’s stability. A Labour government that is resolute in cutting interest rates and borrowing or a Reform party that cheered on Liz Truss’ mini-budget?Who is standing up for Britain’s businesses? A Labour government that is forging a closer relationship with our nearest trading partners or a Reform party that talks Britain down and is hungry to cut us off from the world? Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Rachel Reeves urged by 100 Labour MPs to hike gambling taxes to fight child poverty

More than 100 Labour MPs have backed calls made by Gordon Brown to target tax hikes on highly profitable parts of the gambling industry - such as online casinos and slot machines

Politics

3 w. ago Second think tank urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to break manifesto vows and raise national insurance, income tax or VAT this autumn

Rachel Reeves has been urged to ditch her manifesto promise and hike income tax, national insurance or VAT this autumn.

Economics

3 w. ago Reeves urged to reverse ‘rash’ tax commitments and reform system by think tank

The Institute for Government said Labour’s ‘unrealistic’ approach to tax has left the Chancellor reaching for ‘piecemeal changes’.

Events

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves urged to put 2p on income tax and cut employee NI to meet fiscal rules

The Resolution Foundation said the move would create a level playing field and protect workers’ pay

Politics

3 w. ago Reeves urged to break Labour manifesto pledge and raise income tax

Resolution Foundation also suggests chancellor should cut employee national insurance to ease burden on workers

Politics

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves told to 'target wealthy pensioners' before it's too late

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged to target wealthy pensioners to ease pressures on the public purse and allow infrastructure investment pledges to be protected

Economics

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves due to appear at gambling lobbyist’s event amid tax review

Chancellor’s invitation criticised as ‘very strange timing’ with Treasury looking at whether to raise duties on sectorThe chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has been urged to cancel plans to be the guest of honour at an event hosted by the chief lobbyist of the gambling industry while the Treasury is in the midst of a review of taxes on the £12bn sector.Reeves is slated to appear at a “private reception” for business leaders, organised by the corporate communications company Brunswick, at the forthcoming Labour party conference in Liverpool. Continue reading...

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