Starmer refuses to rule out manifesto-busting tax rises
Keir Starmer repeatedly evaded questions on potential tax threshold freezes ahead of Rachel Reeves's crucial Budget. Will Labour break its manifesto pledge?
Keir Starmer repeatedly evaded questions on potential tax threshold freezes ahead of Rachel Reeves's crucial Budget. Will Labour break its manifesto pledge?
Channel Tunnel operator halts £15m UK projects as business rates set to triple, joining Exxon and AstraZeneca in investment freeze ahead of Budget. Read the full analysis.
New IFS analysis reveals how the frozen £12,570 tax threshold will pull millions into paying more income tax. Discover the impact on pensioners and low-income families.
Keir Starmer refuses to rule out extending the income tax threshold freeze in next week's Budget, sparking a fiery PMQs exchange. Will Labour break its manifesto promise?
Britain faces its first -10C freeze of autumn with snow showers forecast as far south as Plymouth. Discover the full forecast and how to prepare for the icy blast.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure as scrapping 5p Fuel Duty relief may push average petrol prices to their highest since 2012. AA warns this would hammer drivers and fuel inflation.
Arctic freeze disrupts UK rail services with snow and ice warnings. Travel updates for West Midlands and Cornwall. Stay informed on the latest weather alerts.
Discover how to store potatoes to prevent sprouting and keep them fresh for up to 12 weeks. This simple freezing method saves time and reduces food waste.
Rachel Reeves' plan to extend the income tax threshold freeze will leave working families over £1,000 worse off, breaking a key manifesto pledge. Discover the full impact.
Exclusive: UK landlords report a surge in gin and whisky supplier failures, urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to freeze excise duty in the upcoming Budget to save the industry.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends tax threshold freeze, dragging millions into higher brackets. Full state pension becomes taxable as Treasury seeks £8bn annually. Discover the impact.
The DWP has confirmed five groups who will not receive the 2025 winter fuel payment, despite meeting age criteria. Payments of £200-£300 are now reaching pensioners. Learn eligibility rules and scam warnings.
UK savers could pay £200 more tax even if income tax rates stay frozen. Experts warn of frozen thresholds and potential ISA changes in the Autumn Budget. Review your finances now.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons income tax rise but will freeze personal tax thresholds until 2030, pulling more into the tax net. Get the full budget details.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers a new pay-per-mile road pricing system for electric vehicles from 2028. Discover how this could impact drivers and the UK's transition to cleaner transport.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons income tax rise, plans new levy on high-value properties and extends tax threshold freeze until 2030. Read the full analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to introduce a new levy on high-value homes and extend income tax threshold freezes in the November Budget. Discover the full details and economic impact.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reconsiders income tax plans. Explore the stealth tax options hitting workers and pensioners. Discover the Budget's financial impact.
Experts warn extending the income tax threshold freeze could add £843 to bills for middle earners over four years through fiscal drag. Discover the impact of the upcoming Budget.
The UK government reveals its electric vehicle tax strategy, outlining how drivers will pay for road use as fuel duty revenue declines. Learn what changes await.
Exclusive investigation reveals how the Treasury is considering radical pay-per-mile taxation to replace lost fuel duty revenue as electric vehicles dominate UK roads.
Wall Street faces dramatic sell-off as employment data reveals widespread hiring freezes and rising layoffs across major US corporations, sparking recession fears.
The Chancellor faces mounting pressure to implement pay-per-mile taxation for electric vehicles as the Treasury confronts a £25bn black hole from lost fuel duty revenues.
As petrol and diesel cars disappear from UK roads, the Treasury faces a massive fuel duty shortfall that could force difficult tax decisions. Discover how the switch to EVs is reshaping Britain's fiscal landscape.
UK drivers could soon pay per mile for road usage as government plans major tax reform to address £35bn fuel duty shortfall from EV transition. Exclusive details on the new pricing model.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a major tax overhaul that could see electric vehicle owners paying per mile driven, as the Treasury seeks to replace lost fuel duty revenue.
Exclusive: Treasury documents reveal plans to end fuel duty freeze, sparking fears of soaring petrol prices and fresh conflict with Britain's drivers amid cost of living crisis.
Ragan Freeze, daughter of Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze, launches passionate social media defence of her father following university criticism over staff hiring decisions.
Exclusive polling reveals British drivers' fury as Labour considers unprecedented tax hikes on motorists while slashing public spending. Discover how the budget could hit your wallet.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits Labour to freezing income tax, national insurance, and VAT rates, positioning party as fiscally responsible ahead of potential election.