The historic town of Lewes in East Sussex revives its iconic local currency with a modern voucher system to support independent businesses and strengthen community resilience post-pandemic.
Exclusive analysis reveals a hidden crisis in the UK labour market. A record shift towards temporary employment is creating a precarious workforce, threatening economic stability and worker rights. Discover the data behind the rise of the 'temp nation'.
New figures reveal Scotland's GDP grew faster than the UK's in 2023, fuelling fresh economic arguments in the independence debate.
New data shows a significant jump in US unemployment benefit applications, signalling a potential cooling of the labour market. However, the overall pace of layoffs remains subdued, pointing to a resilient economy.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is poised to collect a staggering £100 billion in taxes this July - the highest single-month tax take in UK history as Labour's fiscal strategy takes effect.
New data from the US Labor Department reveals a sharp, unexpected rise in weekly jobless claims, signalling fresh economic turbulence driven by the Omicron variant.
Europe's largest economy, Germany, is facing a severe skills shortage that is crippling its key industries and threatening its competitive edge, according to a major report from recruitment giant Hays.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves demands transparency, alleging the Treasury is withholding crucial analysis on Tory tax policies. The government denies the claims, setting the stage for a major economic debate.
Explosive report reveals Labour's radical blueprint for a new Great British Wealth Tax, targeting pensions, properties, and inheritances. Full analysis inside.
New Zealand's economy has officially entered a recession, with GDP contracting 0.1% in the last quarter of 2023. High interest rates and inflation are blamed for the downturn, marking a challenging start for the new coalition government.
Business leaders sound the alarm as Labour's planned increase to the National Living Wage is branded an 'inflation tax' that could cripple SMEs and force price hikes across the UK.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes a major pledge to homeowners, ruling out a new 'mansion tax' and increases to capital gains tax in a bid to reassure voters and secure economic stability.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches a comprehensive review of the UK's property tax system, targeting council tax and stamp duty in a bid to create a fairer, more efficient model for homeowners and the Treasury.
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's five-pillar strategy to rebuild Britain's economic foundations, boost productivity, and deliver sustainable growth after years of stagnation.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has dramatically scrapped the proposed mansion tax and capital gains tax hike in a significant reversal of Labour's pre-election financial strategy.
Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a radical overhaul of property taxation, with plans targeting expensive homes to fund public services and address the UK's fiscal black hole.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps Labour's flagship mansion tax and higher capital gains plans, signalling a pro-business shift. Full analysis of the new Budget priorities.
Millionaire businessman Charlie Mullins OBE joins growing outrage against Labour's proposed property tax reforms, accusing Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves of 'robbing' aspirational homeowners to fund party pledges.
In a significant pre-election promise, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has explicitly committed to not extending VAT to private school fees, offering certainty to families and the education sector.
Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is on the verge of announcing the most significant local government finance reform in a generation, aiming to axe the widely criticised council tax and replace it with a fairer property levy. This seismic shift promises
Exclusive: The Albanese government is spearheading a controversial 'productivity'-focused tax reform, aiming to shift the UK's economic debate from austerity to strategic investment. Critics warn of potential tax hikes.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces intense scrutiny after UK government borrowing costs surge to levels not seen since 1997, raising fears about Labour's spending plans and economic stability.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is poised to overhaul UK property taxes, targeting wealth and potentially reshaping the housing market. Exclusive analysis of the plans and their impact.
The UK economy showed zero growth in April, dashing hopes of a sustained recovery and piling pressure on the government and Bank of England ahead of crucial summer decisions.
Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering a new tax on homes to address a £50 billion spending shortfall, sparking fresh debate over the party's fiscal plans.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlines Labour's ambitious environmental policies to revolutionise UK construction and infrastructure, balancing economic growth with sustainability.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces new tax policies targeting high earners and landlords, sparking debate over fairness and economic impact.
Keir Starmer dismisses wealth tax proposals as Labour seeks alternative solutions to address the UK's economic challenges.
New polling reveals widespread anxiety over rising living costs as Labour takes charge, with families bracing for economic challenges ahead.
A new poll shows significant public support for a wealth tax, with Labour considering it as a potential policy. Could this reshape the UK's economic landscape?