Inflation-busting council tax rises of 5% may be in Rachel Reeves Budget, top economists warn They also say that increasing employer National Insurance would be a ‘clear breach’ of Labour’s manifesto Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2024
Rachel Reeves told she needs £25 billion tax increases to avoid austerity Rachel Reeves may need to raise up to £25 billion from tax increases if she wants to keep spending rising with national income, the Institute for… The National (Scotland) · Oct 10, 2024
Rachel Reeves’s potential borrowing plan risks repeat of Truss mini-Budget meltdown, warns financial expert Downing Street dismissed the concerns as the Institute for Fiscal Studies said the prospective borrowing plan is ‘very uncertain’ The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024
Sixty days of Starmer: How has the Labour leader done in his first two months in power? Two months on from Labour’s massive election victory, have they delivered on their pledges? The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2024
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‘She had the most beautiful heart in the world’: how Keira saved Max’s life One family’s extraordinary act of kindness – donating the heart of their daughter – gave a young boy his life back. In this extract from her new book, doctor Rachel Clarke tells the story in gripping detail The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2024
Rachel Reeves pins blame for cuts on SNP during visit to Scotland CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves has claimed the SNP government “is as guilty as the Conservative government” when it comes to issues with the… The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2024
Labour's fiscal rules are 'daft' – they should borrow more, IFS director says LABOUR’s self-imposed fiscal rules are “pretty daft” and ape the Conservatives, according to the director of a leading economics think tank ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2024
Tuesday briefing: Will the public buy Labour’s plan to pin difficult decisions on the Tories? In today’s newsletter: After his honeymoon period, Keir Starmer tries to sell hard choices to voters The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2024
'Enough is enough' police warn after two fatalities in two days on deadly stretch Data reveals that between 2019 and 2023, 27 crashes have taken place on the same stretch. Newcastle Herald · Aug 6, 2024
Netizens Call For Immediate Cut Of MP Salaries And Expenses After Rachel Reeves Leaves 10M Pensioners 'Out In The Cold' Reeves claimed the public finances face an extra £22 billion hole inherited from the Conservatives and warned of "difficult decisions" ahead International Business Times UK · Jul 31, 2024
Reeves accuses Hunt of £22bn lie; nonsense, he says. What’s the truth? Shadow chancellor says successor confected story of ‘black hole’ to distract from tax rises, but things are not clearcut The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2024
‘Wows’ abound as Reeves rails against unknown unknowns Dutiful expressions of surprise greet chancellor’s depressing deluge of bad news The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2024 Rachel Reeves goes back to the future with her public finances statement The chancellor’s message was: this is going to hurt, but it’s not my fault. Haven’t we heard that somewhere before?
Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2024 OPINION - The Standard View: Rachel Reeves and the blame game Few can doubt that the Tories left office with the public finances in a dire state. But it takes two parties not to talk about the tax rises necessary to plug that gap. Indeed, no lesser authority than the Institute for Government’s Paul Johnson accused both Labour and the Conservatives…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2024 McDonald’s sales fall for first time since 2020, as higher prices deter consumers – as it happened Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as McDonald’s faces pressure to cut prices and lure back customers
The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2024 'Lie and pretend': Disbelief as Labour claim Tories 'covered up' £20bn funding hole CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves has been met with disbelief after claiming that a Tory government “cover up” hid a £20 billion shortfall in the UK’s…
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024 How Labour could raise taxes as Starmer admits budget will be ‘painful’ The government has confirmed that tax rises are on the horizon
The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2024 Pay bodies to recommend 5.5% rise for teachers and NHS staff, report says Above inflation deal could lead to government having to find an extra £10bn in total across the public sector
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2024 Public sector pay rises could cost up to £10bn, economist warns Extra money can only come from higher borrowing, higher taxes or cuts in spending, says expert
The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2024 Twice as many Britons want tax rises as want cuts, survey finds Study reveals support for measures to maintain public services, regardless of impact on household finances
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2024 Take it on trust, Britain’s politicians beg voters. Trouble is, we all know they’re lying Will the return to ‘boring’ politics make all Britain’s problems magically disappear? If you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
The Conversation · Jun 28, 2024 If Rachel Reeves hikes capital gains tax, she’ll be more in line with Nigel Lawson than Gordon Brown With Labour heavily predicted to win the upcoming UK election, there has been much talk about future tax plans.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 25, 2024 'Oh dear, oh dear': Expert pans top Labour candidate over UK economy claim THE director of Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has dismissed a claim made by a senior Labour Party candidate that the financial situation of…