FOUND: 36 - What They Never Told You

PM: Government is ‘for farmers’ and most will be unaffected by tax change

Farmers and supporters rallied in London over Budget measures which included imposing inheritance tax on farms worth more than £1 million.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024

It makes sense to make winter fuel payment change, says Sir Keir Starmer

Chancellor Rachel Reeves limited access to the benefit, worth up to £300, in a cost-saving measure, as she sought to repair the nation’s finances.

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2024

UK retail sales slide in October amid pre-Budget uncertainty

Retail sales volumes, which measure the quantity bought, decreased by 0.7% in October, the Office for National Statistics said.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024

Royal Mail owner says it cannot rule out job cuts after £120m Budget hit

It is the latest major business to caution that workers and customers could face an impact from the rise in business taxes.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024

Labour Budget adds to uncertainty over inflation, says Bank policymaker

Dave Ramsden, deputy governor for markets and banking, was speaking after the Bank cut rates by a quarter point earlier in November.

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2024

Tories claim economic approach of ‘Starmerism’ could further hit farmers

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said the ‘vast majority’ of estate owners will not be affected by the Government’s inheritance tax changes.

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2024

Health Secretary urges Scottish Labour MSPs to back national insurance call

The UK Government announced an increase to employer contributions in the Budget last month.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

PM defends employer tax hike as retailers warn of ‘inevitable’ job losses

More than 70 businesses, including Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s, have told Rachel Reeves Budget tax hikes mean price rises are a ‘certainty’.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2024

More farmers seeking financial advice over inheritance tax changes, say experts

Thousands of farmers marched on Westminster on Tuesday in a protest against the Budget changes.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2024

Tories demand almost £1 billion in tax cuts from SNP's Scottish Budget

THE Conservatives have proposed almost £1 billion worth of tax cuts for the upcoming Scottish Budget ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 19, 2024