6 h. ago See how much Income Tax hike could cost YOU as Reeves refuses to rule out rises

You currently pay the basic 20% rate of Income Tax when you earn above £12,570, then the higher rate of 40% income tax kicks in on earnings above £50,270

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6 h. ago Rachel Reeves lays the ground for tax rises as Chancellor admits 'necessary choices' are coming in Budget: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest as Chancellor Rachel Reeves uses an early morning speech in Downing Street to address 'speculation' about the contents of her November 26 Budget.

Economics

6 h. ago Rachel Reeves refuses to rule out painful tax rises as she warns of 'necessary choices'

In a rare speech three weeks before the event, the Chancellor warns of the need for "hard choices" and the "unsustainability" of the public finances ahead of the much-anticipated Autumn Budget

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7 h. ago Rachel Reeves refuses to rule out tax rises in 'unusual' pre

The Chancellor set out her priorities in an unusual speech

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7 h. ago Rachel Reeves to promise 'fairness' in budget as income tax hike speculation mounts

"You will all have heard a lot of speculation about the choices I will make. I understand that - these are important choices that will shape our economy for years to come.”

Economics

7 h. ago Rachel Reeves gives speech amid speculation she is preparing to hike income tax: Live updates 

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest as Chancellor Rachel Reeves uses an early morning speech in Downing Street to address 'speculation' about the contents of her November 26 Budget.

Politics

8 h. ago Rachel Reeves speech live: Chancellor to pave way for tax hikes in major pre

Speculation mounting that government’s promise to not hike income tax could be broken in Budget

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16 h. ago Reeves to promise ‘fairness’ in Budget as income tax hike speculation mounts

No 10 repeatedly refused to say whether Labour’s manifesto pledge not to raise income tax still stands.

Economics

3 d. ago Would Rachel Reeves dare to hike income tax? This is Money Podcast

Despite assurances that Labour would not break its election manifesto by hiking income tax , it appears it is under consideration for the Autumn Budget.

Economics

5 d. ago Voices: ‘Tax the wealthy, not the workers’: Readers divided on how Reeves should tackle £20bn Budget blackhole

Our community is divided over reports Rachel Reeves’ is set to hike income tax by 2p, with some supporting higher taxes on the wealthy as fair and necessary, while others warn it could harm low-income earners, pensioners, and overall economic growth

Economics

5 d. ago Panicking Reeves 'could cripple economy with 2p income tax hike'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves could effectively torch the Labour manifesto as analysts warn that she needs to fill a black hole in the public finances of up to £50billion.

Economics

5 d. ago Kemi Badenoch calls for Chancellor to ‘get the axe’ if she raises tax at Budget

Sir Keir Starmer declined to rule out tax rises when questioned about the subject at Prime Minister’s Questions.

Economics

6 d. ago See how much Income Tax hike could cost YOU as Starmer refuses to rule out rises

You currently pay the basic 20% rate of Income Tax when you earn above £12,570, then the higher rate of 40% income tax kicks in on earnings above £50,270

Economics

6 d. ago Starmer refuses to rule out tax rises in budget after questioning by Badenoch

Prime minister fails to answer Tory leader’s questions about manifesto pledge not to raise income taxUK politics live –latest updatesKeir Starmer has refused to rule out tax rises in next month’s budget, which would breach Labour’s manifesto promises, boosting speculation that Rachel Reeves is considering raising income tax to reduce a shortfall.The prime minister pointedly ignored questions posed to him by Kemi Badenoch in the Commons about the manifesto pledge, something the Conservative leader said he had not done when asked before. Continue reading...

Economics

6 d. ago Keir Starmer REFUSES to rule out breaking Labour's manifesto pledge on tax rises as PM fuels fears of huge Budget raid on workers

The Prime Minister failed to commit to keeping his pre-election vow to not increase National Insurance, income tax, or VAT .

Economics

6 d. ago John Swinney rules out income tax hike in upcoming Scottish Budget

The First Minister restated his commitment not to increase the tax

Economics

8 d. ago Rachel Reeves hints at tax rises in Budget as she heads to Riyadh in search of trade deal

The chancellor is widely expected to use the Budget to increase taxes once again, with the Institute for Fiscal Studies estimating she needs to find £22bn of tax rises or spending cuts to meet her self-imposed fiscal rule

Economics

9 d. ago How much would Labour's plan to increase income tax cost YOU? Find out how your pay will be hit if Chancellor goes through with plan to hike levy by a penny

The Chancellor is said to be considering ripping up the party's election pledge not to raise income tax paid by millions of Britons as she struggles to get a grip on public spending.

Economics

3 w. ago Transport Secretary refuses to rule out train fare rises next year

Another rail operator is set to enter public ownership

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