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Pound crashes to 5-week low after Labour budget

Sterling tumbles to five-week low against US dollar as Chancellor Rachel Reeves's first budget announcement triggers market concerns over UK economic stability and potential tax increases.

TV hosts mock Rachel Reeves' 'bonkers' Downing Street speech

Breakfast television hosts Susanna Reid and Lorraine Kelly didn't hold back as they ridiculed Labour's Rachel Reeves for her unusual Downing Street budget speech that left viewers baffled and presenters struggling to contain their laughter.

Rachel Reeves dodges tax question pre-budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny after repeatedly avoiding questions about potential tax increases during a pre-budget press engagement, leaving economists and opposition parties demanding clarity.

Reeves declares economic emergency in budget speech

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her first major speech, announcing sweeping reforms to boost UK growth, overhaul planning systems, and restore economic stability after what she calls '14 years of chaos'.

Badenoch Attacks Labour's Economic Plans

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch launches scathing attack against Labour's economic plans, claiming they've forgotten their role in recent financial turmoil as political battle over budget intensifies.

Labour to give OBR veto power over budgets

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces radical plan to give Office for Budget Responsibility unprecedented veto power over government budgets, marking significant break from Conservative economic approach.

Revealed: Lobbyists' secret role in Labour budget

Exclusive investigation reveals how corporate lobbyists gained unprecedented access to shape Labour's first budget, raising serious questions about who really benefits from Britain's economic decisions.

Reeves targets lawyers, accountants and doctors in budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to target lawyers, accountants, and doctors in her upcoming budget with new tax measures aimed at high-earning professionals. Discover how these changes could affect Britain's top earners.

Reeves declares war on wealthy tax dodgers

Shadow Chancellor unveils radical tax crackdown targeting non-doms and private equity loopholes, promising billions for public services while ruling out mansion tax.

Reeves: No magic money tree for UK economy

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers hard-hitting speech at Wembley, ruling out immediate tax rises while promising tough spending decisions and economic stability.

Labour unveils new taxes on wealthy in emergency budget

In a dramatic emergency budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced sweeping new taxes targeting Britain's wealthiest citizens while blaming Brexit and Conservative policies for the nation's economic crisis.

Reeves gives OBR veto power over budgets

Shadow Chancellor pledges to give Office for Budget Responsibility unprecedented veto power over major tax and spending decisions, learning from Truss's disastrous mini-budget.

Reeves challenges OBR authority in economic power play

Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches bold bid to reshape UK economic oversight, seeking to reduce the Office for Budget Responsibility's influence over fiscal policy in dramatic Whitehall shake-up.

Treasury's Secret Tax Hike Plans for Post-Election Budget

Exclusive: Treasury officials are drawing up plans for significant tax increases, including a potential 'stealth raid' on pensions and inheritance tax reforms, that could be implemented swiftly if Labour wins the next election.

Reeves rules out income tax cut in Labour budget

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has firmly rejected calls for an income tax reduction in Labour's first budget, focusing instead on economic stability, even as pressure mounts following the recent 2p National Insurance cut.

Reeves urged to swap 2p NI cut for income tax rise

Exclusive: The Chancellor is facing calls for a radical budget overhaul that would cut National Insurance for workers but increase the basic rate of income tax, a move experts say could simplify the tax system.

Rachel Reeves rules out major tax hikes to fuel growth

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to prioritise economic growth over significant tax increases, promising a 'decade of national renewal' with a focus on planning reform and infrastructure investment.

ONS rejects Chancellor Reeves's economic growth forecasts

The Office for National Statistics has dealt a major blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves's economic plans, refusing to endorse her growth forecasts and sparking a political row over the new government's financial strategy.

Rachel Reeves slams 'shambolic' ONS economic data

Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches a blistering attack on the Office for National Statistics, criticising its 'shambolic' GDP figures and demanding a major review to restore trust in UK economic data.

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