Reeves’s £40bn tax rises will boost growth ‘sustainably’, says IMF

Vapes to be taxed for first time as tobacco and wine duty rise

New levy on e-cigarettes, which have soared in popularity, will take effect in 2026

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Sweden abolishes tax on plastic bags despite warnings usage could rise

Levy that reduced usage by more than three-quarters in four years fell victim to rightwing culture wars, say critics. A tax that has reduced plastic bag consumption in Sweden by more than ...

World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago

Warning tax rises could force care homes to close

Social care providers say the sector is in "unprecedented danger" without more funding.

UK inflation falls below 2% for first time since 2021 in boost to Rachel Reeves

Surprise annual drop to 1.7% in September raises chance of interest rate cuts, increasing budget leeway. UK inflation surprise opens up wriggle room for lower rates and less painful budget ...

World - The Guardian - October 16