9 h. ago Sadly, this taxing Reeves Budget does nothing for business or growth

Labour has no ministers with any business experience and appear deaf and unsympathetic to what is required for growth.

Economics

9 h. ago Reeves should be more ambitious on tax reform to boost economic growth – IFS

The Institute for Fiscal Studies’ director Helen Miller called on the Chancellor to be more ambitious about measures to boost growth.

Economics

51 h. ago London visitors to pay tourist tax under Rachel Reeves Budget plans

Rachel Reeves, who is set to deliver her Budget on Wednesday, has signed off measures that will give English cities and regions the power to charge tourists

Economics

6 d. ago UK private sector growth slows due to business caution ahead of Budget

The S&P Global flash UK composite purchasing managers’ index (PMI) reported a reading of 50.5 in November, slipping from 52.2.

Economics

2 w. ago New blow for Reeves as economy stalls close to zero in run up to Budget

GDP inches ahead by just 0.1% in the third quarter in a grim set of figures that one City analyst said revived the spectre of recession

Economics

2 w. ago New blow for Reeves as economy stalls in run up to the Budget

GDP rose by just 0.1% in the third quarter in what one City analyst described as a “kick in the teeth” for the Chancellor

Economics