10 h. ago Income tax rise only way to plug extra £20bn in Budget black hole, economists warn Reeves

Economists say trying to balance the books by raising smaller taxes risks ‘unnecessary amounts of economic damage’

Economics

11 h. ago Income tax rise only way to plug new £20bn budget black hole, economists warn Reeves

Economists say trying to balance budget by raising smaller taxes risks ‘unnecessary amounts of economic damage’

Economics

32 h. ago Mansion wealth tax wouldn’t fill Budget black hole, economists warn Reeves

Former IFS director Paul Johnson says a mansion tax ‘wouldn’t raise anywhere near enough to fill a significant hole’ in the public finances

Economics

6 d. ago Millions of Universal Credit claimants set for income boost worth up to £450

The average claimants will receive nearly £400 more a year – but economists warn it comes at the ‘wrong time’

Economics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves may need to find £42bn for buffer big enough to stop 'limping' to next Budget, economists warn

Rachel Reeves may need to find as much as £42billion next month to stop her 'limping' on to the next Budget, economists have warned.

Economics

4 w. ago Reeves will struggle to sell growth case to fiscal watchdog, economists warn

Chancellor wants the OBR to give her credit for trade deals and proposed EU mobility scheme

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