Former OBR Head: Labour Not Honest on Tax Plans
The former head of the UK's fiscal watchdog suggests Labour's election manifesto bore little resemblance to its actual tax and spend plans in government. Read the full analysis.
The former head of the UK's fiscal watchdog suggests Labour's election manifesto bore little resemblance to its actual tax and spend plans in government. Read the full analysis.
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The OECD warns UK growth is sluggish due to falling migration and productivity. Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure as forecasts show high inflation and rising unemployment. Read the full analysis.
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils radical asylum plans, sparking internal Labour criticism and warnings of 'ICE-style raids'. Explore the political fallout.
Labour plans to modernise UK elections with multi-day in-person voting and polling stations in schools. Discover how these reforms could change the way Britain votes.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Budget watchdog scrutiny as Labour considers breaking manifesto pledge with potential 2p income tax cut, sparking political firestorm.
Britain's Treasury faces an impossible choice between economic necessity and political disaster as pressure mounts for decisive action on the nation's finances. Analysis reveals the stark reality confronting the government.
Exclusive polling reveals overwhelming opposition to Labour's proposed tax increases as readers fear for Britain's economic future under Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's recent speech promises economic stability, but experts warn it's built on precarious foundations. Analysis reveals the hidden risks in her fiscal strategy.
Recent government analysis uncovers unexpected economic growth hotspots across Britain, with East Midlands and West Midlands leading the charge while London's dominance shows signs of fading.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to dismantle Treasury's 'orthodoxies' and establish new economic institutions, signalling Labour's most radical economic transformation in decades.
The EY Item Club warns Britain's economic growth prospects are dimming as business investment retreats following tax rises and policy changes, creating a perfect storm for the UK economy.
The new Chancellor's economic blueprint faces mounting scepticism as growth forecasts disappoint and spending cuts loom. Can Rachel Reeves restore confidence in her fiscal strategy?
Shadow Chancellor demands immediate OBR analysis of Tory spending plans, accusing government of hiding economic realities from voters ahead of election.
Conservative MPs launch scathing attack on Labour's Rachel Reeves over controversial tax proposals, accusing her of planning 'the biggest tax hike in living memory' and targeting middle-class families.
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Exclusive analysis reveals how Britain's worklessness crisis has exploded to unprecedented levels, with nearly 9 million people now economically inactive. Discover the hidden drivers behind this national emergency and what it means for our economy.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves challenges pessimistic forecasts, revealing stronger-than-expected economic data and outlining Labour's growth strategy for Britain's future.
Labour's Chancellor-in-waiting faces tough spending decisions as Treasury analysis reveals massive funding shortfall, forcing potential tax rises or spending cuts.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves accelerates trade negotiations with Gulf states while battling to convince economic forecasters of Labour's growth strategy to avoid tax hikes.
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Britain's economic growth flatlined at 0.0% in April, missing analyst forecasts and raising concerns about the strength of the recovery. Services and production sectors showed modest gains while construction output fell significantly.