4 h. ago UK economy in surprise return to growth in November despite Budget uncertainty

The boost was driven by an increase in car production after Jaguar Land Rover reopened its factories following a major cyber attack

Economics

4 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 15 January: Index at record as GDP rebounds, Dunelm shares slump

The British economy shrugged off Budget uncertainty in November and grew by a faster than expected 0.3%, according to latest official figures.

Politics

5 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 15 January: GDP rebounds, Taylor Wimpey and Dunelm under pressure

The British economy shrugged off Budget uncertainty in November and grew by a faster than expected 0.3%, according to latest official figures.

Events

6 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 15 January: GDP rebounds, Taylor Wimpey facing margin pressure

The British economy shrugged off Budget uncertainty in November and grew by a faster than expected 0.3%, according to latest official figures.

Events

7 h. ago Relief for Reeves as UK economy clawed back ground in November... but that was before Budget tax blitz

GDP grew by 0.3 per cent across November, a better performance than most analysts had pencilled in.

Economics

46 h. ago Family homes worth £1.5m could yet be hit by Rachel Reeves' 'mansion tax' as officials promise to ensure new levy will raise as much as possible

At her Budget in November, the Chancellor announced a 'high-value council tax surcharge' in England on homes above £2million from April 2028.

Society

1 week ago Uber rewrites contracts with drivers to avoid paying UK’s new ‘taxi tax’

Hailing app will now act as agent rather than supplier outside London, avoiding VAT requirement, although change is not permitted in LondonUber has swerved paying millions of pounds to the UK exchequer under Rachel Reeves’s new “taxi tax” after the ride-hailing app rewrote contracts with its drivers.The move came as rules announced in November’s budget took effect, which adjusted how VAT is payable on minicab fares and would have resulted in the whole Uber fare becoming subject to the 20% sales tax. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago UK ministers face increased pressure to restrict gambling ads

Polling indicates strong public backing for a much less permissive approach to promotion, including sponsorshipMinisters will come under mounting pressure to introduce curbs on gambling advertising this year, as MPs and campaigners latch on to polling that indicates widespread public support for tougher restrictions.Policies affecting gambling have been the subject of fierce debate over recent years, leading to stricter regulation of the £12.5bn-a-year sector and higher taxes announced in November’s budget, despite intensive lobbying by the industry. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago No wonder they don't want us to vote! Grim figures show Rachel Reeves' raking in £5.5bn more tax in November BEFORE the Budget raid

Official figures showed central government receipts from tax and national insurance were up 7.3 per cent compared to November 2024.

Economics