3 h. ago Unions warn Reeves they could abandon Labour if she ‘panders to the Right’ with more welfare cuts

Exclusive: FBU general secretary Steve Wright has warned that there is growing pressure on unions to disaffiliate from Labour ending political donations

Events

5 h. ago Charities urge Rachel Reeves to avoid 'new tax' on most vulnerable

A group of 15 charities and firms, including Disability Rights UK, have written to the Chancellor over their concerns, warning it will make essential travel unaffordable

Politics

10 h. ago Rachel Reeves WILL raise taxes on the wealthy in the Budget: Here's how to protect yourself

Rachel Reeves has given the strongest indication yet that she will target the wealthy with higher taxes in the Autumn Budget. We asked the experts what people should do.

Economics

21 h. ago Chancellor says she ‘can’t leave welfare untouched’ this parliament as budget looms

Rachel Reeves understood to be eyeing cuts to Motability scheme as she tries to plug hole in country’s financesRachel Reeves has said she “can’t leave welfare untouched” this parliament, with the Treasury understood to be considering axing up to £1bn in tax breaks for a scheme providing cars for disabled people.The chancellor set out her thinking on welfare before next month’s budget in an interview, having previously said she would need to make cuts and raise taxes. Continue reading...

Politics

22 h. ago Rachel Reeves considers major change to Motability scheme to save £1billion

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is looking at scrapping tax breaks, which allows cars leased under the Motability scheme to be exempt from VAT or insurance premium tax

Economics

24 h. ago Rachel Reeves warns Labour MPs she's ready for a fresh battle over welfare

The Chancellor told her party they 'can't leave welfare untouched', adding: 'We can't get to the end of this Parliamentary session and I've done nothing, basically.'

Events

26 h. ago Rachel Reeves plots £1bn cut to Motability scheme which lets disability claimants access cars

The chancellor is considering scrapping tax breaks worth around £1bn each year used by the Motability Foundation

Economics

29 h. ago Ferrari cuts the number of cars it sells in Britain as wealthy customers flee Rachel Reeves' tax raids

Ferrari began to 'significantly limit' the number of cars it was sending to Britain around six months ago to stem a decline in the value of second-hand models.

Economics

31 h. ago Rachel Reeves urged to fix 'broken system' in Budget as councils stuck in bailout cycle

Council spending for this year has already put many local authorities under pressure

Politics

32 h. ago Pubs 'will deliver for this country' if Rachel Reeves doesn't hike their taxes, Greene King boss says

The chief executive of Greene King has urged the Chancellor to avoid another round of 'surprise' tax hikes next month.

Economics

34 h. ago Ten ways Rachel Reeves might shake up pensions in the Budget, by former pensions minister ROS ALTMANN

Pensions could help revive the British economy, but damaging policy changes could undermine the whole concept of pension saving and destroy confidence for the future.

Politics

37 h. ago Scots union boss warns Rachel Reeves 'must pick a side' ahead of Budget as households struggle

EXCLUSIVE: Roz Foyer said the Chancellor must keep in mind that Scots "demand the means to live decent, dignified lives".

Events

41 h. ago Reeves plots tax raid on Middle England: Fears grow that Chancellor will target savings, pensions and property as she suggests Brits with the 'broadest shoulders' will pay billions more

As official figures showed the economy flatlined over the summer, the Chancellor laid the ground for a Budget that will target the better-off.

Economics

41 h. ago Raising VAT would cut spending power TWICE as much as raising income tax, Rachel Reeves is warned

The Chancellor has been warned that raising VAT in the Autumn Budget would have a more detrimental effect on the economy than income tax hikes.

Events

41 h. ago Chancellor urged to fix ‘broken system’ as council bailouts ‘normalised’

Overall, 42 councils have accessed more than £5 billion through exceptional support since its introduction in 2020/21.

Politics

42 h. ago Tax raid to fall on 'broadest shoulders': Fears grow that Rachel Reeves will target savings, pensions and property

As official figures showed the economy flatlined over the summer, the Chancellor laid the ground for a Budget that will target the better-off.

Economics

42 h. ago Rachel Reeves plans to help struggling households in the Budget 'by cutting VAT on fuel bills' 

Rachel Reeves (pictured) said she was planning 'targeted action to deal with cost of living challenges' as she battles to reduce soaring inflation while balancing the books.

Economics

43 h. ago Wealthy pay a heavy price: Reeves's failure to cut the benefits bill is costing Britain dear, says ALEX BRUMMER

Rachel Reeves may only be attending her second annual meeting of the top IMF and G7 finance ministers. But the Chancellor already is a veteran.

Economics

46 h. ago 'Those with broadest shoulders should pay fair share of tax', says Rachel Reeves

The Chancellor said she wants to “get the balance right” and not people wealthy people off coming to the UK ahead of the Budget next month.

Economics

48 h. ago Rachel Reeves promises 'targeted action' at Budget to help with cost of living

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is already looking at cutting the 5% VAT rate charged on energy bills and is also said to be considering reducing green levies on bills

Economics