13 h. ago Starmer faces cabinet revolt over Budget tax rises that could drive wealthy away

‘The trouble is we have crossed a line in trying to encourage aspiration. The non-dom change and the VAT on school fees have sent the opposite message,’ minister tells The Independent

Economics

7 d. ago Rachel Reeves warns of looming ‘harsh headwinds’ as she fails to dispel fears over major tax rises

The chancellor received ten standing ovations as she set out her pitch to Labour members ahead of what will be a difficult budget in November

Events

7 d. ago Rachel Reeves drops massive hint on Budget tax rises ahead of major speech

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the 'world has changed' as she declined to repeat her pledge that she wouldn't carry out another round of tax hikes in the Budget

Economics

7 d. ago Reeves hints at tax rises in Budget as she unveils youth unemployment plan: Labour conference live

Rachel Reeves said pleas from the left and right to spend more money were “siren calls”, as she insisted voters could trust her with the nation’s finances

Economics

8 d. ago Rachel Reeves fuels fears over VAT raid and hints at tax rises AND spending cuts in Budget as she blames 'global headwinds' for economy stalling

Rachel Reeves said she had made a 'solemn promise' to stabilise the finances as she dodged on how she plans to fill an estimated £30billion gap in the government's books.

Economics

9 d. ago OBR downgrade set to pave way for more tax hikes in Autumn Budget

Rachel Reeves is braced for the Office for Budget Responsibility to cut its key productivity forecast, making big tax rises inevitable.

Economics

9 d. ago Rachel Reeves faces the fight of her life to duck the blame for tax rises

Editorial: The chancellor is entitled to point out that her Tory predecessors are partly responsible, but she cannot avoid the consequences of her own decisions

Politics

9 d. ago Reeves plans ambitious Brexit reset for young people to boost economic growth

The chancellor claimed the ‘youth experience scheme’ would reduce the need for tax rises in the forthcoming Budget

Economics

1 week ago Anas Sarwar attacks 'doom loop' UK watchdog over fears of £30bn of Budget tax rises

EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Labour leader rounded on the Office of Budget Responsibility over its economic forecasts party figures believe are damaging the UK Government.

Economics

1 week ago West End firms fear budget tax rises will put them out of business

West End firms fear budget tax rises will put them out of business  The Times

Economics

1 week ago SIR JEREMY HUNT: Rachel Reeves doesn't have to raise taxes in the Budget

It is now just over eight weeks until the Budget. Already we are being 'softened up' for tax rises which the Government wants us to believe are inevitable.

Economics

1 week ago Reeves must abandon manifesto tax pledges, think tank says amid £30bn Budget black hole

The chancellor is facing mounting pressure to hike income tax amid an expectation that £30bn worth of tax rises will be needed in the Budget

Economics

2 w. ago Income tax hike of 2p to target pensioners and landlords would ‘level playing field’, think tank tells Reeves

Labour chancellor also facing calls to raise levies on lawyers, sugar, salt and longhaul flights in the Budget

Events

2 w. ago Budget tax rises are 'inevitable'. How to shield your money from Rachel Reeves with time running out: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

A warning tax rises must surely come in November's Budget came after government borrowing soared way above forecast. We reveal how to protect your money.

Economics

2 w. ago Tax rises are 'inevitable': How to shield your money from Rachel Reeves' Budget with time running out: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

A warning tax rises must surely come in November's Budget came after government borrowing soared way above forecast. We reveal how to protect your money.

Economics

2 w. ago Tax rises ‘inevitable’, experts warn after borrowing soars in another blow for Rachel Reeves

Labour chancellor facing increasing pressure to rescue the UK’s troubled finances

Events

2 w. ago Tax rises at autumn Budget ‘inevitable’ after borrowing soars, experts warn

The Office for National Statistics data showed Government borrowing hit £18 billion last month, marking the highest August borrowing for five years.

Events

2 w. ago Tax rises at autumn Budget ‘inevitable’ after borrowing soars, expert warns

The Office for National Statistics data showed Government borrowing hit £18 billion last month, marking the highest August borrowing for five years.

Events

2 w. ago UK's productivity forecast to be downgraded sparking tax rise fears in Chancellor's upcoming Budget

Treasury officials are anticipating that the blackhole in the UK’s finances could amount to £30billion

Economics