Labour's funding shake-up could trigger council tax rises
Economists warn Labour's council funding raid could force tax increases across the UK, with six areas facing unlimited rises from 2027. Discover the impact on your bills.
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Amber 'Danger to Life' Rain Warning for UK
An amber weather warning for heavy rain and potential flooding is in force across parts of Wales and England. Homes and businesses face disruption. Stay safe and avoid travel.
Labour's Tax Rises to Cost Households £1,000 a Year
Think tanks warn Labour's record-breaking tax increases will leave the richest half of UK households £1,000 worse off annually. Discover the full economic impact.
Starmer defends tax-raising Budget amid manifesto row
Keir Starmer defends the tax-raising Budget as essential for public services and fighting child poverty, while experts warn it fails to boost growth. Read the full analysis.
IFS Questions £150 Energy Bill Cut in Reeves' Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges £150 energy bill cut by scrapping ECO scheme, but the IFS warns savings will plummet to just £39 by 2029/30, drawing criticism from climate campaigners.
IFS: Labour's Budget a 'Fiscal Fiction'
Rachel Reeves' budget faces IFS criticism as 'fiscal fiction' with most tax rises delayed until 2029. Will Labour's election-year plans prove realistic? Read our analysis.
IFS: 'Truly Dismal' Income Growth in Labour Budget
Institute for Fiscal Studies analysis reveals average disposable incomes will grow just 0.5% annually, warning of spending challenges ahead. Discover the full verdict.
IFS dismisses Rachel Reeves' £30bn tax bomb defence
The IFS has dismissed Rachel Reeves' claim of 'no choice' on £30bn tax rises, highlighting a bleak outlook for household incomes. Discover the full analysis of the Budget's impact.
IFS: Chancellor must be bolder on tax for growth
The Institute for Fiscal Studies calls on Rachel Reeves to pursue ambitious tax reform after the Budget failed to 'move the dial' on UK economic growth forecasts.
IFS: Reeves broke tax pledge in Budget
The IFS says Rachel Reeves broke a manifesto pledge with £26bn tax hikes, pushing the tax burden to a record high. Read the full analysis.
Reeves' £22bn Budget gap threatens pension tax relief
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces tough pension tax decisions in today's Budget as IFS warns she needs £22bn. Discover how higher-rate relief and tax-free lump sums could be targeted.
Reeves' Budget Faces 'Stealth Tax' Breach Warning
Chancellor Rachel Reeves accused of breaking manifesto pledges with frozen tax thresholds, potentially dragging 1.75 million into higher rates. Experts warn of £8-9bn tax rise.
New 12-hour ice warning issued for UK
The Met Office has issued a new 12-hour yellow weather warning for ice as a severe cold snap hits the UK. Drivers urged to take extreme caution on treacherous roads.
Tax Threshold Freeze Impact on State Pension & Benefits
New IFS analysis reveals how the frozen £12,570 tax threshold will pull millions into paying more income tax. Discover the impact on pensioners and low-income families.
Depression Soars Among Middle-Aged Women in UK
A stark IFS report reveals over 20% of women aged 55-64 now live with depressive symptoms, driven by financial strain and caring duties. Discover the economic implications.
IFS: Reeves faces worst economic inheritance since WWII
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Britain's economic reality as experts warn of 'dark clouds' gathering over public finances, with tough decisions on tax and spending looming.
Farage's Tax Reforms Create £40bn Budget Hole
Reform UK's manifesto pledges would create massive budget shortfall requiring severe spending cuts or tax rises elsewhere, according to IFS analysis of Nigel Farage's economic plans.
IFS demolishes Lib Dem £2.5bn tax cut pledge
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey confronts mounting criticism after the Institute for Fiscal Studies dismantles his party's flagship £2.5bn tax cut proposal, revealing significant funding gaps and questioning economic credibility ahead of crucial elec
IFS: Child Poverty to Reach Record High in UK
New analysis reveals child poverty in Britain is projected to reach its highest level since records began, with nearly one in three children affected by 2028-29.
Welsh public services face £4bn funding black hole
Shocking analysis by Institute for Fiscal Studies warns Welsh public services face devastating £4bn shortfall as funding formula fails to keep pace with needs
UK Storm Warning: 70mph Winds and Flood Risk
The Met Office has escalated weather alerts across southern England and Wales as a powerful storm system threatens 70mph winds and intense rainfall, sparking major travel disruption fears.
IFS urges Rachel Reeves to consider welfare cuts in budget
The Institute for Fiscal Studies delivers stark warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, stating benefit cuts cannot be ruled out in upcoming budget despite political risks.
IFS delivers damning verdict on Hunt's Budget
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has launched a scathing critique of Jeremy Hunt's Budget, warning of 'unprotected' public services and fiscal uncertainty ahead of the general election.
IFS warns Reeves against rushed tax reforms
The Institute for Fiscal Studies cautions Chancellor Rachel Reeves against implementing 'half-baked' revenue-raising measures that could harm the economy and undermine business confidence.
IFS warns Labour of severe economic constraints in government
Leading economic think tank warns Rachel Reeves faces 'iron chancellor' reality with limited fiscal flexibility, challenging Labour's spending ambitions ahead of potential government.
IFS: Government has 'no credible' economic plan
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has launched a scathing critique of both Conservative and Labour economic policies, warning of 'unacknowledged trade-offs' and challenging Liz Kendall's welfare reform ambitions.
Council Tax Revolt: Experts Demand Scrap of 'Unfair' System
Leading economic think tanks propose replacing council tax with radical new property levy that could save millions of households hundreds of pounds annually.
Storm Amy death as 70mph winds batter UK coast
A man has died after being pulled from the sea in Kent as Storm Amy brings dangerous conditions with severe weather warnings for wind and flooding across Britain.
Storm Amy: Met Office Amber Warning as Weather Bomb Hits UK
Britain braces for catastrophic conditions as Storm Amy triggers rare amber weather warnings with potential for structural damage, power cuts and severe travel disruption across multiple regions.
Storm Pierrick: 70mph Winds and Travel Chaos Hit UK
Dangerous storm Pierrick batters Britain with severe weather warnings, transport disruption, and safety alerts across multiple regions. Stay informed and protected.
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