Labour peer claims royal family not doing ‘real work’ as £100m funding questioned Labour peer Lord Foulkes of Cumnock argued that the monarchy is not providing value for money The Independent UK · Oct 15
OPINION - 'Number 10 North is for North London too': How the South will benefit from fixing rest of UK ‘I am an MP in Barnet, representing London’s suburban fringe, and I’m not a sceptic but a champion for what the PM is doing’, writes Treasury Minister Dan Tomlinson Evening Standard · Jul 31
Reliance operationalises clean energy giga complex; elevates national exchequer contribution to Rs 2,16,472 crore in FY26 Reliance Industries has launched its clean energy operations. The company commissioned solar module manufacturing and began advanced work on a battery storage giga-factory. Reliance also significantly increased its contributions to the national exchequer. Jio Platforms accelerated its research and development, filing numerous new patents. The company is focused on enabling… The Economic Times · May 28
Who is James Murray? The new Health Secretary replacing Wes Streeting James Murray has been appointed as the new Health Secretary following Wes Streeting's resignation. Mr Murray had held the role as the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, and was previously the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury. He is also the MP for Ealing North, a post he has held sine… The Independent UK · May 14
Rachel Reeves is set to unveil her Budget. Here’s what to expect The chancellor is expected to announce a raft of tax hikes as part of her 2025 autumn Budget The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025
Treasury ministers stand by farm tax plan Exchequer Secretary Dan Tomlinson said the Government made ‘the right decision’ at last year’s budget to end a tax relief for farmers. Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025
400 of Britain’s largest shops at risk, industry leaders warn The BRC said 400 large stores were at risk of closure if they were included in the Government’s new business rates surtax on premises. Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2025
High street crisis deepens with 400 of Britain’s largest shops at risk of closure Industry leaders have responded to the government’s proposed higher business rates tax band The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025
How to stop the listings exodus that's blighting the City Rachel Reeves has called for an end to the negativity that has seen millions of British families prioritise low-risk, low-return savings over higher-risk, higher-return investments. Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025
Restoring VAT free shopping will deliver £3.7 billion boost say business leaders Abolishing the tourist tax will draw in millions of visitors from across the EU argue the Association of International Retail Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025
‘Not true’ that Labour wants Diane Abbott out, minister says Exchequer secretary to the Treasury James Murray said it was ‘absolutely not the case’ that Number 10 had wanted Ms Abbott to out of the party. Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025
Almost £100 million spent on British Steel nationalisation so far, minister says Jonathan Reynolds said the £94 million spent on the Scunthorpe site is ‘considerably less’ than allowing its collapse. Evening Standard · May 1, 2025
UK politics: No 10 ‘confident’ on securing supplies to keep Scunthorpe furnaces burning – as it happened PM’s spokesperson says ships carrying materials needed by the steel plant have docked in Lincolnshire The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2025
The last time this led to Great Depression, Irish money minister warns An Irish Cabinet minister has compared US President Donald Trump’s tariff regime to the circumstances which precipitated the Great Depression. Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025
The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025 Britain must not drive away the global rich THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Keen to be non-ideological in its pursuit of economic growth, the government has wisely adjusted its proposed changes to the taxation of non-doms
Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025 Independent review into Loan Charge launches The review aims to bring an end to the matter for those affected and is expected to conclude in summer 2025.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2025 Kemi Badenoch heckled after suggesting Rachel Reeves got job 'because she's female' KEMI Badenoch was met with outraged shouts after suggesting that Rachel Reeves got the job as Chancellor of the Exchequer because she is a woman ...
Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025 The three quick wins that could help revive the City's flagging public markets Urgent action is needed to unlock liquidity and create deeper UK capital markets without placing additional strain on the Exchequer.
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024 When is the Budget and what is the ‘stealth’ tax rise Labour are set to keep? Millions could pay more income tax if ‘stealth’ policy is continued
The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2024 Winter Fuel Payment cuts will 'not be the last', Labour Treasury Secretary says THE cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment will “not be the last” announced by the Labour government, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury has…
Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2023 Former chancellor Alistair Darling dies aged 70 Mr Darling was Chancellor of the Exchequer during the 2008 financial crisis
Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2023 Alistair Darling: Former Labour chancellor dies at the age of 70 Mr Darling was Chancellor of the Exchequer during the 2008 financial crisis
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023 Tax cuts give voters ‘clear choice’ at election – Hunt The Chancellor defended his tax cuts after economists warned they would pile pressure on strained public services.
Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2023 Jeremy Hunt: Here's my economic dividing line for the General Election Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves says: 'That election, and the change that we need to see in Britain, can’t come soon enough'
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023 Hunt hints at more tax cuts before next election after ‘making a start’ The Chancellor faces further analysis from the Office for Budget Responsibility on the autumn statement.