6 h. ago ‘Madness’ to increase welfare spending in Budget, says AO World boss

Chief executive John Roberts urged the Chancellor to cut spending and ‘make some difficult decisions’.

Economics

21 h. ago Will Rachel Reeves increase income tax at the Autumn Budget?

Rachel Reeves income tax plans for this year's Budget have caused much speculation

Economics

22 h. ago Two thirds of voters want Reeves to cut spending rather than hike taxes in Budget

Sir Keir and his chancellor Rachel Reeves are facing a make-or-break Budget this week, with the chancellor expected to increase taxes to plug the gaps in the public finances

Economics

31 h. ago DWP PIP, Universal Credit Budget 2025 payments update as Rachel Reeves set for increase

Chancellor is reportedly aiming for a £6 billion increase in payments to those on benefits, full details

Economics

57 h. ago UK gambling firms spent ‘astronomic’ £2bn on advertising last year

Calls for Rachel Reeves to increase taxes in budget as estimate outstrips duties collected from online casinosBritish gambling companies spent an “astronomic” £2bn on advertising and marketing last year, according to a new estimate that has intensified calls for the chancellor to increase taxes on the sector.Bookmakers, online casinos and slot machine companies spent the sum through a mixture of print and digital promotions, as well as affiliate programmes, where third parties are paid to steer gamblers towards particular operators in return for a fee. Continue reading...

Economics

3 d. ago DWP and HMRC benefits and pension changes to look out for in the Autumn Budget

There are many DWP and HMRC benefits and pension changes expected at the Budget, including rate increases

Economics

3 d. ago How much DWP benefits will increase by at Autumn Budget 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will outline her plans for the economy on November 26

Politics

4 d. ago Top member of Reeves’ Budget team previously backed plans to hit small businesses

Industry leaders say the government ‘would be out of its mind’ to adopt the proposals

Economics

6 d. ago Lorraine viewers all make same joke as she presents segment on taxes after infamous fight with HMRC which saw her escape £1.2m bill because she's a 'theatrical artist playing a persona'

During the segment, Lorraine was joined by resident expert Claer Barrett ahead of next week's budget to discuss tax increases.

Economics

7 d. ago Rachel Reeve's ‘milkshake tax’ could hike these drinks prices

Rachel Reeves is set to announce what may be the presumed "milkshake tax" in an effort to fill her £20 billion budget 'black hole' after she reverses her decision to increase income tax

Economics

8 d. ago Budget 2025: Reeves set to drop tax hikes in favour of threshold freezes

Millions may face higher bills as frozen tax bands quietly push more income into taxation 💸

Economics

8 d. ago Energy giants have 'raked in £125BILLION in UK profits' in the past five years

Campaigners have stepped up efforts to increase taxes on energy companies in the Budget

Economics

1 week ago This is how much more your favourite drink will cost if Rachel Reeves hikes booze tax in Budget

Bad news for cash-strapped boozers as the prices of drinks is set to take a hike from February after Reeves' brutal Budget, with a bottle of whisky planned to increase by 50p

Economics

1 week ago Starmer and Reeves drop proposal to increase income tax rates in Budget

U-turn on measures to raise revenue to fill fiscal hole sparks sell-off in gilt market

Economics

1 week ago Starmer and Reeves drop proposal to increase income tax rates in the Budget

U-turn on measures to raise revenue to fill fiscal hole sparks sell-off in gilt market

Economics

1 week ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves 'ditches plan to increase income tax' in upcoming Budget, reports say

Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes a U-Turn on decision to increase income tax to fill 'fiscal black hole' spending gap as plan breaks Labour's manifesto pledge

Economics

1 week ago Starmer and Reeves ditch Budget plan to increase income tax rates

Chancellor explores alternative ways to raise revenue to fill fiscal hole estimated at up to £30bn

Economics

1 week ago Starmer and Reeves ditch plan to increase income tax rates in the Budget

Chancellor explores alternative ways to raise revenue to fill fiscal hole estimated at up to £30bn

Economics

1 week ago London pubs boss urges Reeves to spare struggling sector from more Budget punishment

Fuller’s boss said the pub chain faced an £8m increase in costs as a result of last year’s Budget

Economics

2 w. ago 2025 Budget: Rachel Reeves hints at UK tax increases despite election promise

Millions of UK workers could see more of their wages taxed 💷

Politics