3 d. ago Christmas attractions to face huge tax rise from April next year

One business alone will see its bill rise by almost half a million pounds

Politics

7 d. ago £22 milllion 'black hole' in London council's finances sparks tax hike and spending cuts warning

Council leader says town hall’s situation is ‘incredibly difficult’

Economics

8 d. ago Rachel Reeves admits there were too many 'very damaging' leaks ahead of budget

The Chancellor described the leaks as 'very damaging' after UK government borrowing costs briefly spiked following news reports of a reversal of an expected income tax rise

Politics

1 week ago UK’s biggest concert arenas face huge tax hikes sparking ticket price fears

London’s O2 Arena and the Co-op Live in Manchester are among the venues facing substantial increases

Economics

1 week ago Concertgoers warned ticket prices may rise after arenas hit with soaring taxes

Analysis of official government data has found valuations of big arenas in the UK will rise by up to 300%, sending tax bills surging.

Events

1 week ago Labour voters want Starmer to ditch Brexit red lines and rejoin EU customs union instead of raising taxes

Exclusive: Some 67 per cent of 2024 Labour voters back rejoining the customs union instead of raising taxes, a new poll shows

Politics

1 week ago How Manchester bosses are defending maximum council tax rise when things aren't actually as bad as usual

'Once you do not raise it, you lose it forever'

Economics

1 week ago What council says over maximum tax hike as it defends position

'Once you do not raise it, you lose it forever'

Politics

2 w. ago Familes face £30 fee for flying to Spain, Greece and Portugal next year

The rise in Air Passenger Duty (APD) was announced in the budget last week, however the news was buried among other headlines about tax rises. If you're planning on jetting off next year here’s what you need to know about APD and how much the change could cost you.

Economics

2 w. ago HMRC confirms tax changes coming into force for Brits from exact date

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled £26 billion a year of tax rises and HMRC has confirmed timeframes for some of the key policies

Economics

2 w. ago Reeves tax rises to hit UK economic growth, warns OECD as Cabinet meets after Budget bust

The leading economists also predict that interest rates will fall from 4% to 3.5% by the second quarter of 2026

Events

2 w. ago I can't see how pubs can survive Budget hammer blow that'll put up their taxes by £50,000. Many will simply cease to exist: SACHA LORD

Goodbye to our beloved British pubs. I honestly do not see how they can survive the hammer blow of last week's Budget.

Economics

2 w. ago Turmoil in markets blamed on Rachel Reeves putting out mixed messages over tax rises

Bond markets swung wildly in the weeks leading up to the Budget amid speculation over the state of the public finances and Chancellor Rachel Reeves' plans.

Economics

2 w. ago Starmer insists there was ‘no misleading’ amid claims Reeves lied in run

Sir Keir Starmer forced to defend Rachel Reeves during speech as Labour MPs voice discontent

Politics

2 w. ago Now Keir Starmer is telling porkies in vain attempt to defend Rachel Reeves

This Budget was all about keeping Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves in power, argues Brian Monteith

Politics

2 w. ago Nine things to know from Keir Starmer speech including Reeves defence and Brexit damage

Keir Starmer told audiences in London today that the Budget was a 'moment of personal pride' as he defended Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she comes under fire.

Events

2 w. ago Starmer’s priorities have changed. He needs to be honest about why

The prime minister’s claim that he always wanted to scrap the two-child benefit cap will cast doubt on his attempt to reassure voters – and his own cabinet colleagues – that he and the chancellor told the truth about tax rises, writes political editor David Maddox

Politics

2 w. ago Watch: Keir Starmer defends Budget after claims Rachel Reeves misled public over tax hikes

Watch as Sir Keir Starmer defends Rachel Reeves after she has come under heavy criticism following last week’s Budget.

Economics

2 w. ago What lies beneath: How Rachel Reeves and her Treasury warned of a Budget black hole to justify tax rises

There are calls for the Chancellor to quit after the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) watchdog revealed it had privately told her there was no huge black hole in the nation's books.

Events

2 w. ago Watch live: Keir Starmer defends Budget after claims Rachel Reeves misled public over tax hikes

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer defends Rachel Reeves after she has come under heavy criticism following last week’s Budget.

Economics