10 h. ago What's 'front of mind' for Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she plans Budget tax rises and will they hit you?

Cabinet colleague Heidi Alexander gave an insight into Ms Reeves’ thinking

Economics

13 h. ago What is 'front of mind' for Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she plans Budget tax rises and will they hit you?

Cabinet colleague Heidi Alexander gave an insight into Ms Reeves’ thinking

Economics

20 h. ago ‘More than a hundred tax and spending plans’ being considered by Reeves ahead of Budget

Around a hundred tax and spending measures are said to be on the table at the Budget, including an increase in income tax

Economics

3 d. ago Rachel Reeves plans Budget tax raid on expensive homes in England

UK chancellor predicted to plump for ‘least worst option’ of creating higher council tax bands

Economics

3 d. ago Finance expert warns income tax rise at Autumn Budget could hit pensioners and self

Speculation is growing that changes to income tax and National Insurance will be announced in November.

Events

4 d. ago Government borrowing costs rise as Rachel Reeves comes under fresh pressure in renting row

Government borrowing costs rose sharply on Thursday, partially erasing gains made in recent months, in another blow to Rachel Reeves' Budget plans.

Politics

4 d. ago Government borrowing costs rise as Rachel Reeves comes under pressure

Government borrowing costs rose sharply on Thursday, partially erasing gains made in recent months, in another blow to Rachel Reeves' Budget plans.

Politics

5 d. ago Income tax rise not ruled out by Keir Starmer in PMQs clash on Budget with Kemi Badenoch

Millions of households are set to be hit with tax rises as Rachel Reeves seeks to plug a hole in the public finances

Economics

6 d. ago Fears grow over big tax rises in Budget as Rachel Reeves hit with £20 billion productivity blow

The Office for Budget Responsibility is set to downgrade its productivity forecasts by more than expected

Economics

7 d. ago Millions of households to be hit with tax rises in the Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals

The Chancellor told an economic forum in Saudi Arabia that she would avoid growth-busting new levies on businesses

Economics

8 d. ago 'A horror show that demonises the wealthy': Top city banker's scathing verdict on Rachel Reeves' Budget plans as he accuses Government of pursuing a 'socialist fantasy'

City grandee and philanthropist Ken Costa cautioned that 'just about anyone with aspirations is being made to feel unwelcome in Rachel Reeves' Britain'. Pictured: The Chancellor

Economics

1 week ago UK inflation unexpectedly remains at 3.8% for third month in a row

Annual September rate confounds forecasts of a rise, as pace of food price growth slows for first time since MarchBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation was unchanged last month at 3.8%, confounding expectations of a rise, in welcome news for the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, as she plans for her crucial budget next month.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that inflation measured on the consumer prices index remained at the same level in September as in August and July. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago How thousands in London could be hit with new council tax bands under Rachel Reeves budget plans

Affluent people in the capital are rumoured to be among the main targets for the new taxes

Economics

2 w. ago How thousands could be hit with new council tax bands under Reeves budget plans

Affluent Londoners are rumoured to be among the main targets for the new taxes

Economics

2 w. 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

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves admits she is planning tax hikes and spending cuts in Budget

The Chancellor will have to fill a black hole estimated at around £50billion

Economics

2 w. ago I fear Rachel Reeves is coming for your savings in the Budget but I've seen the fatal flaw: SYLVIA MORRIS

There are fears of cuts in Rachel Reeves' Budget on November 26. Let's hope the Chancellor sees sense.

Economics

2 w. ago I fear Rachel Reeves is coming for your savings in her Budget... but I've seen the fatal flaw in her plan. This is how you can protect yourself and your money: SYLVIA MORRIS

There are fears of cuts in Rachel Reeves' Budget on November 26. Let's hope the Chancellor sees sense.

Economics

2 w. ago Labour's Plan B on growth bulldozers! Desperate Rachel Reeves hopes slashing more planning rules can ease Budget crisis

Fresh additions to the Government's flagship planning Bill are aimed at speeding up the building of new water reservoirs, onshore wind farms and large housing schemes.

Events

4 w. ago Reeves's Budget 'to loosen planning rules and mount £2bn tax raid on banks as well as raising VAT' in desperate attempt to balance the books

The Chancellor is scrambling to fill an estimated £30billion black hole in the public finances before she presents her next tax and spend package on 26 November.

Economics