7 h. ago Starmer refuses to rule out freezing income tax thresholds in Budget

Starmer facing questions in Commons ahead of crunch Budget next week

Economics

8 h. ago Starmer to face final PMQs before Budget after rare boost for Rachel Reeves

Starmer facing questions in Commons ahead of crunch Budget next week

Politics

10 h. ago Reeves vows to cut cost of living after inflation boost before final pre

Starmer facing questions in Commons ahead of crunch Budget next week

Economics

10 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 19 November: Inflation dip fuels rate cut bets, WH Smith boss quits

Inflation fell to 3.6% last month as official figures today provided a pre-Budget boost for Rachel Reeves.

Economics

11 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 19 November: Inflation rate dips, WH Smith boss steps down

Inflation fell to 3.6% last month as official figures today provided a pre-Budget boost for Rachel Reeves.

Economics

57 h. ago Reeves could allow holiday tax on English hotel and Airbnb stays

Move to give mayors powers to raise funds through levies, but industry says it will ramp up prices and inflationBusiness live – latest updatesBritish holidaymakers could have to pay a nightly tax on hotel stays and Airbnb-style visits in plans expected to be announced by Rachel Reeves in the budget next week.The chancellor is reportedly preparing to give mayors powers to raise taxes by charging tourists on the cost of an overnight stay in their cities. Continue reading...

Society

3 d. ago Britain's cut price country homes: Why stunning mansions the cost of a London flat are languishing on the market

Research from the Daily Mail has identified a string of impressive country seats - ranging from disused castles to private Scottish islands - currently on the market for very low prices.

Economics

4 d. ago Trump removes reciprocal tariffs on common agricultural products

Bananas and coffee among commodities exempted from levies as US administration looks to cut cost of living

Politics

5 d. ago NHS may have to cut frontline staff and perform fewer operations and scans to cover the £240m cost of today's doctors' strike, health leaders warn

Thousands of resident doctors are due to walkout for five days from 7am today in a row over pay - despite pocketing rises worth 28.9 per cent over the past three years.

Events

6 d. ago UK exports to US hit lowest level since January 2022 as tariffs bite – business live

New economic data shows fall in UK exports to the US, as Britain’s economy shrinks in SeptemberChancellor Rachel Reeves is harking back to the happier days of stronger growth in the first two quarters of this year.Responding to this morning’s GDP figures, Reeves says:“We had the fastest-growing economy in the G7 in the first half of the year, but there’s more to do to build an economy that works for working people.At my Budget later this month, I will take the fair decisions to build a strong economy that helps us to continue to cut waiting lists, cut the national debt and cut the cost of living.” Continue reading...

Economics

9 d. ago Rachel Reeves gives strongest sign yet she WILL break Labour's manifesto vows on tax at Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggested the only way she could keep the promises not to increase income tax, national insurance or VAT was to cut investment - something she has ruled out.

Economics

1 week ago Mum works out how to get Christmas presents free and dinner for pennies

Madison Perkins reckons she can cut the cost of Christmas by £500 using her simple hacks

Politics

1 week ago Chelsea XI vs Wolves: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Blues hoping for fitness boost ahead of final Premier League fixture before international break

Politics

1 week ago Chelsea XI vs Wolves: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Blues hoping for fitness boost ahead of final Premier League fixture before international break

Politics

1 week ago Chelsea XI vs Wolves: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League

Blues hoping for fitness boost ahead of final Premier League fixture before international break

Politics

1 week ago Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold at 4% and says inflation "has peaked"

The next cut in the cost of borrowing is now expected in December just before Christmas

Economics

2 w. ago Energy bills could be cut by £170 a year 'under Budget plan' by Rachel Reeves

Reports say Chancellor Rachel Reeves is looking at ways to cut energy bills to ease the cost of living crisis

Economics

2 w. ago Radiator dial trick could cut families' heating bills this winter

An expert said radiators in bedrooms should be kept on a specific number to keep the room between 15 and 20 degrees

Society

2 w. ago ANDREW PIERCE: Rachel Reeves is a liar! I've counted SEVEN times where the Chancellor vowed not to raise taxes

The Chancellor told Britain after her last Budget, which raised our taxes to an all-time high, that she wasn't coming back for more.

Politics

2 w. ago Reeves prepares ground for tax rises in Downing Street speech

Chancellor pledges to take ‘fair choices’ to reduce debt, protect NHS and cut cost of living in Budget

Politics