Reeves Confronts £50bn Fiscal Black Hole
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves inherits a staggering £50 billion budget shortfall, with experts warning of potential income tax and VAT increases to fill the Treasury void.
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves inherits a staggering £50 billion budget shortfall, with experts warning of potential income tax and VAT increases to fill the Treasury void.
New research reveals the devastating £4.1 billion economic impact of the tourist tax on UK hospitality, with businesses urging government action to reverse the decline.
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical education reforms including Ofsted replacement and VAT on private schools to fund state education boost.
Heavily armed federal agents conducted coordinated raids across San Francisco targeting properties linked to Donald Trump, sparking political firestorm and street protests.
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves is planning a massive middle-class tax raid targeting pensions, investments, and property wealth to fund government spending.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party launches urgent review into potential VAT underpayments on millions in ticket sales and merchandise amid growing financial scrutiny.
Exclusive: Labour's biggest private donor demands new leader shopping list as Starmer faces internal rebellion over policy direction and party unity.
Labour's shadow chancellor urged to reconsider VAT exemption for private education as experts warn of massive funding gap in party's education plans.
Shadow Energy Secretary Ed Miliband calls for immediate removal of VAT from energy bills ahead of crucial Budget announcement, putting pressure on government over cost of living crisis.
Shadow Climate Secretary Ed Miliband defends net-zero policies against cost accusations while Rachel Reeves suggests VAT relief could be coming in Labour's first budget to ease household energy bills.
Exclusive: Labour ministers under fire as Treasury considers imposing 20% VAT on taxi journeys, sparking outrage from drivers and passengers facing fare hikes during cost of living crisis.
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour's Rachel Reeves planning sweeping tax reforms targeting pensions, property and savings, sparking fears of financial raids on middle Britain.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's emergency budget plan to cut VAT on energy bills, offering immediate relief to families facing financial hardship this winter.
HMRC issues urgent alert to mobility scooter users claiming VAT relief as thousands face unexpected tax bills and compliance checks.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes significant pre-election commitment, vowing Labour will not increase VAT on private education in their first budget, marking a major policy clarification.
A Sydney family's routine rental inspection turned into a terrifying ordeal when police stormed their property, arresting a man in a dramatic armed raid that has left the community in shock.
Labour faces celebrity backlash as Premier League icons and Hollywood stars warn against 'disastrous' tax increases on private schools that could overwhelm state education system.
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's plan to add VAT to private school fees could cost parents over £5,000 annually while triggering potential state school capacity crisis.
A New Orleans family's home was violently raided by a SWAT team in a case of mistaken identity, leaving the innocent residents traumatised and demanding answers from city officials.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping tax reforms in her debut budget, targeting private schools, non-doms and private equity in bid to rebuild Britain's economy.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves discovers unexpected £3bn for autumn budget after officials correct significant VAT calculation error, providing relief amid spending pressures.
Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party confirms plans to add 20% VAT to private school fees, potentially costing families thousands in major education funding shake-up.
Metropolitan Police officers searched a BBC broadcaster's Hertfordshire property in a significant operation, raising questions about press freedom and police powers.
Exclusive: A Peacehaven family's home was violently raided by police acting on incorrect Home Office information, raising serious questions about immigration enforcement procedures and civil liberties protections.
Exclusive analysis reveals how a potential VAT increase in the upcoming budget could cost households hundreds more annually while generating billions for Treasury coffers.
Dozens of students and parents staged an emotional protest outside Labour's London headquarters, warning that the party's VAT on private schools could devastate family finances and overwhelm state education.
Exclusive polling reveals public outrage as Labour considers imposing 20% VAT on private healthcare treatments, making medical care more expensive for millions of Britons.
Exclusive: Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting vetoes Treasury plans to impose VAT on private healthcare, sparing millions of families from tax hikes as Rachel Reeves searches for revenue.
Rachel Reeves' plan to impose VAT on private medical treatments could cost families hundreds of pounds more annually, with experts warning it may overwhelm the NHS as patients return to public healthcare.
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