8 h. ago It's always the same story. Dogs bark, ducks quack and Labour hits the middle class with tax rises

Tax rises are a choice - and an extremely unwise choice, given that the private sector is already groaning under the heaviest tax burden since the 1940s.

Events

15 h. ago State Pension: UK pensioners set to see £241 weekly from April 2026 after 4.8% increase

Pensioners could see their weekly payments rise next April, but some may face tax 💷

Economics

17 h. ago ‘Incredible’ squad depth can fire Arsenal toward multiple trophies, says Raya

Goalkeeper says ‘it’s looking very, very good’ for ArsenalGunners have won 10 of their first 12 games of the seasonDavid Raya has said competition for starting spots is driving Arsenal’s blistering form and the goalkeeper believes the “incredible” depth of Mikel Arteta’s squad means they are capable of challenging on multiple fronts.The 4-0 thrashing of Atlético Madrid on Tuesday was Arsenal’s sixth successive victory and their 10th win from their first 12 matches. Arsenal have conceded only three goals – the fewest at this stage in the club’s history – to help establish a one-point lead at the top of the Premier League and a perfect record in the Champions League after three matches. Continue reading...

Events

40 h. ago Stealth inheritance tax rises lead to record £4.4bn take for Treasury

The boost to the government’s coffers is in part due to frozen thresholds which have remained in place for years

Economics

60 h. ago Rachel Reeves warned tax hike in Budget could 'force mass closures of bingo halls' across UK

A wave of bingo halls have closed since the Covid crisis - and an industry chief claims a tax rise will kill off many more, after reports the Chancellor could double taxes on bettering firms to 30%

Events

61 h. ago Reeves set to announce more tax rises in 16 months than Gordon Brown did in 10 YEARS as Chancellor blames Brexit ahead of Budget

Estimates by the OBR watchdog show Gordon Brown's fiscal events between 1997 and 2007 were 'scored' as adding just under £59billion a year to revenues.

Economics

64 h. ago Travel bosses issue holiday cost warning over Rachel Reeves’s tax proposals

Jet2 and Tui bosses have warned tax rises could make holidays too costly for some

Events

3 d. ago Holidays will cost more if taxes are hiked in Budget, say travel bosses

Rachel Reeves has acknowledged she is looking at potential tax rises and spending cuts in her Budget on November 26.

Economics

3 d. ago Betfred warns betting shops and jobs at risk if Reeves hikes gambling taxes

Fred Done, who set up Betfred with his brother in 1967 said the Chancellor's proposed tax rises were the 'biggest threat' to the industry in his 57 years as Ms Reeves suggests increasing taxes on betting firms

Events

4 d. ago Cheat the Week: Reeves admits she’s mulling tax rises and spending cuts

This week’s biggest news stories in review, and how the media has covered them

Economics

4 d. ago Council tax in this London borough could go up again next year

The council said it faces a £53 million funding gap and ‘difficult decisions’ to make

Economics

5 d. ago Gilts stage rally as Reeves looks at tax rises and spending cuts

UK 10-year government borrowing costs see biggest weekly fall since April

Economics

6 d. ago Labour tax pledge stands, says No 10, as Reeves rolls pitch for hikes on wealthy

The Chancellor has acknowledged she is looking at potential tax rises and spending cuts at her November 26 Budget.

Economics

6 d. ago Londoners in the firing line for tax rises as Reeves says levy on wealthy 'will be part of story' at Budget

Chancellor says higher taxes on the wealthy will be ‘part of the story’ when she delivers her Budget on November 26

Economics

6 d. ago Rachel Reeves urged to show 'restraint' as fears grow Scots face more tax rises

The Scottish Retail Consortium said Ms Reeves’ focus should be on restraint, while the Federation of Small Businesses called for the VAT threshold to be raised for small businesses

Politics

7 d. ago Higher taxes for the wealthy will be ‘part of the story’, says Reeves ahead of Budget

The chancellor has confirmed that tax rises for the wealthy will be ‘part of the story’ as she seeks to fill a £50m financial blackhole

Economics

7 d. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves hints she's looking for tax rises and spending cuts in upcoming Budget

Chancellor Reeves fails to accept responsibility for economic woes as she blames impact of Brexit, austerity policies and ex-PM Liz Truss's mini-budget

Economics

7 d. ago Politics latest: Reeves hints at tax rises and spending cuts to break out of Britain’s ‘doom loop’

The chancellor said ‘of course, we’re looking at tax and spending’ ahead of her November 26 statement

Politics

7 d. ago Rachel Reeves gives tax rises and cuts update and blames Brexit

Chancellor said 'of course, we’re looking at tax and spending' in new interview before November 26 Budget

Politics

7 d. ago Is ANY of it your fault, Rachel? Reeves blames Brexit, austerity, Farage and the Tories as she admits tax rises and spending cuts ARE coming in the Budget

Rachel Reeves tried to slough off responsibility as she gave the clearest indication yet that more pain is coming in the Budget.

Economics