OBR Boss Exit Eases Pressure on Chancellor Reeves
Richard Hughes's resignation as OBR chair follows budget leak chaos. Experts warn the search for a credible successor is vital for UK fiscal governance and market confidence. Read the analysis.
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Judge condemns DC police for illegal gun seizure
A federal judge has ruled Washington DC police illegally seized a gun and criticised prosecutors for relying on testimony from an officer with credibility concerns. Read the full details.
Rachel Reeves's economic credibility crisis deepens
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?
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
Reeves: No Room for Tax Cuts in Labour Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms tax rises are inevitable in Labour's first budget as economic reality bites, with Brexit fallout and Tory legacy creating fiscal straitjacket.
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.
Reeves: Wealthy face tax rises in November budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms wealthy Britons face tax increases as part of Labour's November budget strategy, emphasising 'economic stability' over 'quick fixes'.
Reeves: No 'magic wand' for UK economy
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers sobering assessment of UK finances, confirming tough decisions ahead as Labour confronts 'worst economic inheritance since WWII'.
Reeves: Age of irresponsibility over in first budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils radical planning reforms and spending restraint in her debut budget, promising economic stability after Tory 'chaos'.
Reeves Unveils Labour's Radical Budget Overhaul
Shadow Chancellor announces sweeping economic reforms including tax system modernisation and business investment drive in landmark speech positioning Labour as party of fiscal responsibility.
Reeves faces tax rise or spending cut dilemma in budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces difficult decisions as IMF analysis reveals significant fiscal shortfall, with potential tax increases or spending cuts looming in Labour's inaugural budget.
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.
IMF backs Rachel Reeves as UK becomes 'beacon of stability'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves receives major IMF endorsement for her economic strategy, with Britain praised as a model of stability amid global uncertainty. Discover how tax reforms and fiscal discipline are driving UK growth.
IMF Slashes UK Growth Forecast in Blow to Starmer
The International Monetary Fund's stark growth downgrade exposes the economic challenges awaiting Labour's new government, with inflation concerns and fiscal constraints threatening Keir Starmer's ambitions.
Labour's Tax Bombshell: Council Hikes & Millionaire Charges
Rachel Reeves announces sweeping tax reforms including council tax revaluation and potential exit charges for wealthy residents fleeing Labour's fiscal policies.
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.
Reeves: No wealth tax in Labour's first Budget
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Labour will not implement a one-off wealth tax in their first Budget, marking significant shift from previous economic proposals.
Reeves hunts budget headroom to insulate UK economy
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is exploring creative fiscal measures to create additional budget flexibility, aiming to shield Britain's economy from unpredictable bond markets while prioritising economic insulation.
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.
2026 US Tax Shock: How Expiring Cuts Affect You
Millions face higher tax bills as US tax cuts automatically expire in 2026. Discover how the 'fiscal cliff' will impact British expatriates and international investors.
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.
Reeves shatters Treasury fiscal rules in economic reset
Labour's first female Chancellor announces dramatic overhaul of Treasury spending rules, prioritising economic growth over rigid fiscal constraints in major policy shift.
Tory Economic Credibility in Tatters: Badenoch Cartoon
Ella Baron's biting political cartoon captures the crumbling economic credibility of the Conservative Party as Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch faces mounting criticism over fiscal policy failures.
VAT error gives Reeves £3bn budget windfall
Chancellor Rachel Reeves discovers unexpected £3bn for autumn budget after officials correct significant VAT calculation error, providing relief amid spending pressures.
Badenoch pushes major tax cuts to boost UK economy
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch makes the case for significant tax reductions to stimulate UK economic growth, challenging Treasury orthodoxy ahead of the next election.
Badenoch: Half of spending cuts to reduce deficit
Chancellor Kemi Badenoch announces radical new fiscal policy requiring 50% of spending reductions to directly tackle Britain's budget deficit, reshaping economic strategy.
Starmer: Next government faces worst inheritance since WWII
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer confronts 'darkest hour' for public services as Institute for Fiscal Studies exposes dire economic reality awaiting next Prime Minister.
Reeves rules out wealth tax in budget announcement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves declares wealth tax off the table in first major fiscal decision, opting instead for growth-focused economic strategy.
One phrase that instantly damages your credibility
A top communications professional warns that a single common phrase could be undermining your authority and making you appear less competent in professional settings.
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