6 h. ago Shoe Zone blames Budget tax hikes as chain halves profit forecast

Shoe Zone bosses said they saw weaker ‘discretionary spending’ and decreased footfall in stores.

Economics

5 d. ago Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves 'lay the ground for massive tax hikes' with Chancellor 'needing to fill £50billion hole' at grim Budget

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are said to have started holding meetings on how to fill a black hole in the public finances estimated at up to £50billion.

Economics

7 d. ago Keir Starmer REFUSES to rule out tax hikes in the Budget after economists warn Labour is facing a huge £50bn black hole in public finances

The Prime Minister said he didn't recognise 'some of the figures that are being put out' amid suggestions that Rachel Reeves is on track to miss one of her fiscal rules.

Economics

7 d. ago Keir Starmer pushes back at economists' claims Labour is facing a £50bn black hole

The Prime Minister said he didn't recognise 'some of the figures that are being put out' amid suggestions that Rachel Reeves is on track to miss one of her fiscal rules.

Economics

7 d. ago Rachel Reeves will have to make huge tax hikes in autumn Budget to fill a £50 BILLION black hole, economists warn

Rachel Reeves will have to increase taxes substantially this autumn to fill a £50billion black hole, economists warned last night.

Economics

last month Shh, don't tell anyone about the wealth tax! Reeves stays tight

Chancellor Rachel Reeves pointedly only committed to holding rates on 'taxes that working people pay' amid mounting alarm.

Economics

last month Who will be hit by Labour's new wealth tax? Minister refuses to say as BoE warns firms are cutting jobs and hints interest rates will fall to prop up stalling economy

Treasury Chief Secretary Darren Jones dodged on what counted as a 'modest income' after promises that those workers would be protected.

Events

last month Minister wriggles on who will be hit by tax hikes as BoE chief warns firms are cutting jobs and hints interest rates will fall to prop up stalling economy

Treasury Chief Secretary Darren Jones dodged on what counted as a 'modest income' after promises that those workers would be protected.

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