64 m. ago Hangover from Reeves' dismal Budget leaves business confidence stuck at rock bottom

The poll for the Institute of Directors (IoD) also found companies' jobs plans fell sharply, while sales and investment expectations were at the lowest level since the pandemic.

Economics

4 h. ago 'Black hole lies' leave Reeves fighting for her job in worst crisis so far for Starmer Government

The Prime Minister was rallying to support his Chancellor after she had to deny on live TV that she had misled the public over the nation’s finances

Politics

48 h. ago Hospitality industry facing huge 'stealth tax' as Chancellor Rachel Reeves is accused of delivering 'smoke and mirrors' Budget

On Wednesday, the Chancellor announced a reform of business rates, which critics have claimed is a 'stealth tax' on the high street which could trigger mass shop closures early next year.

Events

50 h. ago Higher business taxes to cost pub sector £150m and threaten jobs – analysis

Firms will end up paying more despite business rates being lowered in the Budget, industry bosses are warning.

Economics

57 h. ago Stocks end winning week up despite hit for Premier Inn owner Whitbread

Whitbread slid 11% after warning that changes to business rates in Wednesday’s Budget will materially increase costs in the next financial year.

Politics

60 h. ago Fury as London pubs, hotels, and shops hammered by business rates soaring by tens of thousands of pounds

Premier Inn expects its business rate bill to go up by between £40 million and £50 million a year

Economics

61 h. ago Premier Inn owner’s costs to rise by up to £50m after business rates changes

Whitbread is among hotel owners to be hit hard by changes in valuations linked to next year’s business rates payments.

Economics

62 h. ago Changes to business rates lead to accusations of a new stealth tax

UK government has cut the pandemic-era discount on levy for small companies

Economics

64 h. ago Major UK airport operator hits out at Rachel Reeves' Budget 'impacting hard

The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a business rate increase in her recent Budget. It will see major airports across the country hit with huge increases in their rate bills.

Events

64 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 28 November: Pub chain surges despite cost pressure, Whitbread shares fall

The owner of Harvester and All Bar One is the toast of investors after posting better-than-expected results.

Events

66 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 28 November: Index higher, pubs chain surges despite cost pressure

The owner of Harvester and All Bar One is the toast of investors after posting better-than-expected results.

Events

3 d. ago Small businesses say 'We're on the rack': Reeves claimed to help pubs, but many face huge rate rises as Amazon and supermarkets benefit

The Chancellor had promised to pay for a reduction in business rates for smaller firms by hiking taxes on larger properties to 'level the playing field between the high street and online giants'.

Economics

3 d. ago Budget threatens jobs and venues, pub bosses warn as business rates rise

Pubs, restaurants and small shops are all expected to see their property tax payments jump from the next financial year.

Events

3 d. ago Tax calculator: Work out how Rachel Reeves’ Budget will affect your finances

Use our Budget calculator to determine whether Reeves’ package of measures will leave you better or worse off

Economics

3 d. ago UK Budget Reaction: Reeves leaves business rates dilemma for Scottish Government

David Lonsdale, director of industry body the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC), gives his assessment of the Chancellor’s autumn statement.

Politics

3 d. ago Holidaymakers set to be hit by higher air fares and tourist tax rules

Rachel Reeves has announced a business rate increase in her recent Budget. Heathrow, which already pays the highest rate in the country, is set to see its rate bill increase dramatically.

Society

3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 27 November: Gambling stocks in focus after Budget hit, index steady

Gambling firms have warned they face a major hit to earnings as businesses digest the impact of Rachel Reeves’s second Budget.

Events

3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 27 November: Gambling firms' Budget hit, £3bn boost for Canary Wharf

Gambling firms have warned they face a major hit to earnings as businesses digest the impact of Rachel Reeves’s second Budget.

Economics

4 d. ago The strivers hit hardest: As Reeves' Budget clobbers workers, the Britons who say it's a 'kick in the teeth' and 'I wish I hadn't bought an EV'

The Chancellor bowed to Left-wing demands and shattered Labour's manifesto pledges on tax with a £13billion freeze on income tax and National Insurance thresholds lasting three years.

Economics

4 d. ago Reeves blasted over business rates blunder: Small firms face BIGGER bills after reforms

The Chancellor (pictured) had promised to pay for a reduction in bills for smaller firms by hiking taxes on larger properties to 'level the playing field'.

Economics