Tory business rates crisis threatens shops and pubs
Conservative Minister Mel Stride faces mounting pressure as business rates threaten to decimate UK high streets, with shops and pubs bearing the brunt of soaring costs.
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Reeves unveils £136bn plan with property tax hikes
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping economic reforms including council tax increases on high-value properties and business rate overhauls, aiming to boost public services while facing Tory criticism.
UK's Top 25 Business Hotspots Where Enterprise Thrives
Exclusive research reveals the UK's top entrepreneurial regions, with Westminster leading the charge while northern cities show impressive growth in business creation.
Wetherspoon's Tim Martin attacks business rates
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin launches fresh attack on 'unfair' business rates as the pub giant reveals impressive sales growth and expansion plans across the UK.
Tom Daley's crochet empire: Olympic diver's crafty success
Olympic diving champion Tom Daley reveals how he's building a crochet business empire with his 'crafty kits' while training for Paris 2024, proving champions can excel both in and out of the pool.
Café owner faces ruin after 50 burglaries
A small business owner in one of London's wealthiest areas battles financial ruin as relentless criminals target his café in a shocking crime spree that's left him devastated.
Tesco boss warns against business rates hike
Tesco chairman John Allan warns that increasing business rates could force supermarket giants to raise prices, hitting millions of British households already struggling with inflation.
CBA deals crushing blow to mortgage holders
Australia's largest lender Commonwealth Bank warns of significant mortgage pain ahead as interest rates are predicted to climb, leaving homeowners facing financial strain.
Office worker to £100k gardening entrepreneur
Meet the former office worker who traded high heels for wellies and built a six-figure business transforming gardens across the UK after a life-changing redundancy.
Retail tax hikes fuel shop price inflation surge
British retailers are implementing significant price increases as business rate rises and other taxes force them to pass costs to consumers, creating fresh inflationary pressure across the UK high street.
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 5.25%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee votes 7-2 to maintain current interest rates. Discover the immediate impact on mortgages, savings, and the UK housing market amidst ongoing inflation concerns.
Premium Bonds Beat Bond Market Bullies
Exclusive analysis reveals how National Savings & Investments' Premium Bonds are defying financial giants and complex markets, offering a compelling, accessible alternative for UK savers seeking security and the chance of tax-free wins.
Tom Kerridge's 5-Min Air Fryer Sausage & Mash
Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge reveals his incredibly simple and speedy air fryer sausage and mash recipe, a perfect midweek meal that's ready in just minutes.
NatWest and RBS Slash Fixed Mortgage Rates
In a significant move, NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland have announced sweeping cuts to their fixed-rate mortgage deals, offering hope to borrowers amidst the cost-of-living crisis.
Primark boss slams Reeves' business rates reform as 'tax grab'
Associated British Foods chief George Weston warns the Chancellor's planned business rates overhaul will hammer high street retailers and fuel inflation, in a scathing critique of Labour's economic policy.
£1.5bn Business Rates Rise Threatens UK High Street Shops
Major UK retailers face a £1.5bn business rates hike from April 2026, threatening store closures and job losses as the industry warns of a 'tipping point' for the high street.
Rachel Reeves pledges business rates freeze and overhaul
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's plan to overhaul business rates, freeze the multiplier, and increase the threshold for small business relief, aiming to revitalise Britain's struggling high streets.
Reeves: Business Rates Are A Punitive 'High Street Tax'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to overhaul the UK's business rates system, branding it an unfair 'high street tax' that stifles growth and punishes brick-and-mortar retailers. Discover the plan for reform.
Reeves Scraps Business Rates in Major Tax Overhaul
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces the abolition of the current business rates system, launching a comprehensive review to create a fairer tax regime for UK high streets and level the playing field with online giants.
John Lewis blames government for Brighton store closure
John Lewis's flagship Brighton store is set to close, with management citing crippling government business rates as a key factor. The decision puts 300 jobs at risk and deals a major blow to the city's retail heart.
Reeves Rules Out VAT Hike on Business Rates
Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits to no VAT increase on business rates, offering relief to UK firms and outlining Labour's economic strategy.
Mum turns crochet hobby into £80k-a-year business
A UK mum transformed her crochet hobby into a thriving £80k business after quitting her job, proving passion projects can be profitable. Discover her inspiring journey from side hustle to success.
Wetherspoon Boss Blasts 'Mad' VAT and Business Rates
JD Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin launches a fierce critique of the UK's tax system, arguing that pubs are unfairly burdened compared to supermarkets. He calls for tax equality to save the struggling industry.
UK Christmas Sales Threatened by Looming Tax Hike
New analysis reveals a 'perfect storm' for UK retailers this Christmas, with a potential sales tax hike threatening to dampen consumer spending during the crucial festive period. Shoppers could face higher prices as the Treasury reviews business rates.
UK Population Decline: The Coming Demographic Crisis
Exclusive investigation into the UK's looming population collapse. Discover why birth rates are plummeting, the economic timebomb this creates, and what policymakers aren't telling you about our demographic future.
UK Savings Crisis: Average Easy Access Rate Plummets
Exclusive analysis reveals a growing savings gap in the UK, with high street banks offering paltry returns while the best easy-access deals deliver 25 times more interest. Discover why loyal customers are losing out.
FCA Warning: Banks Failing Savers on Interest Rates
Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority has uncovered a major failure by UK banks to pass on interest rate rises to savers, disproportionately harming vulnerable and older customers. Discover the findings and what it means for your money.
UK House Prices See Sharpest Annual Drop Since 2011
New data from Nationwide reveals UK house prices fell by 5.3% annually in December 2023, marking the most significant decline in over a decade as higher mortgage rates continue to dampen the property market.
UK House Prices Drop as US Tariffs Hit Global Markets
UK property market faces sharp correction as mortgage rates bite, while new US tariffs on China trigger global factory slowdown and market volatility.
Asda Boss Urges Chancellor to Scrap Business Rates
Asda's chairman, Stuart Rose, issues a direct plea to Rachel Reeves, urging the abolition of business rates to ease the cost-of-living crisis and lower supermarket prices for millions of families.
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