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Badenoch says she may need a softer approach
The Tory leadership frontrunner admits she may need to "calibrate" her approach, see by some as combative.59 minutes ago -
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Starmer does not rule out further tax rises after Budget
UK prime minister says government plan to borrow more for investment will not push up interest rates8 hours ago -
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Tax rises needed to avert austerity, Starmer says
The prime minister gives a gloomy economic picture as he set out his justifications for "tough decisions" in the Budget.9 hours ago -
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Budget watchdog will break impartiality, claims Hunt
The former chancellor says the publication of a review which could criticise the Conservatives on Budget day would "cross a line".11 hours ago -
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No tax rises in payslips for 'working people', vows minister
Bridget Phillipson refused to say if a small business owner was a "working person" in an interview with the BBC, ahead of Wednesday's Budget.Yesterday -
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Iran should not respond to Israeli strikes, Keir Starmer says
UK prime minister stresses need to avoid further regional escalation in the Middle East. Middle East crisis – live updates Keir Starmer has urged Iran not to respond after Israel launched a ...2 days ago -
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Rachel Reeves aims to raise up to £20bn from national insurance rise
Employers’ contributions set to increase by 2 percentage points in next week’s Budget2 days ago -
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Gold and taxes: What every investor needs to know
Taxes can eat into your profits when you're investing in gold. Here's what to know about the taxes you might owe.3 days ago -
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Starmer attempts to define 'working people' tax pledge ahead of Budget
The prime minister is under pressure to set out who he is excluding from possible tax increases.3 days ago -
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Rachel Reeves ain’t ‘working people’, says Starmer
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The US election interference row tells us this: Starmer’s political compass urgently needs resetting | Martin Kettle
While it’s likely Labour did nothing illegal in assisting its politicos to volunteer for Harris, it’s yet another issue that was easily avoidable. Gordon Brown famously brought his moral compass to ...3 days ago -
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Growth hit by freeze on tax thresholds, says BoE official
‘Tax-bracket creep’ has hit middle earners hardest, warns Catherine Mann ahead of a likely Budget extension4 days ago -
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Starmer says he wants to ‘look forward’ and not talk about slavery reparations
UK prime minister would rather work with nations on ‘future-facing challenges’ at Commonwealth summit. . Keir Starmer has insisted he wants to “look forward” rather than have “very long endless ...5 days ago -
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Labour volunteers helping Harris 'in spare time', says Starmer
The prime minister said volunteers from his party travelled to the US for "pretty much every" presidential election.5 days ago -
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Putin disrupting food aid for Gaza by attacking Ukraine ports, says Starmer
Russian president ‘willing to gamble on food security’ by stepping up strikes on grain ships, says UK prime minister. Keir Starmer has accused Vladimir Putin of disrupting food supplies to Gaza ...6 days ago -
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Employers’ national insurance rise a risk for SMEs, tax experts warn
Keir Starmer refuses to rule out increase in this month’s BudgetOctober 18 -
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Overseas UK territories are the ‘biggest enablers of corporate tax abuse,’ tax advocacy group says
British overseas territories are the world's top enablers of corporate tax abuse, according to a ranking by tax advocacy group Tax Justice Network.October 17 -
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Reeves expected to focus rise in capital gains tax on share sales
Chancellor likely to increase CGT in October 30 Budget as part of efforts to close £40bn funding gapOctober 16 -
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Reeves eyeing £40bn in tax rises and spending cuts
Filling the £22bn financial "black hole" would only be enough “to keep public services" still, she told a meeting.October 16 -
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Keir Starmer met Taylor Swift at Wembley concert, No 10 confirms
Source says backstage ‘brush-by’ did not include discussion of VIP protection given to star, a decision made by Scotland Yard. Keir Starmer met Taylor Swift at one of her London concerts days after ...October 15 -
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Reeves aims to close £40bn funding gap as she plans tax rises in Budget
Figure is significantly more than the £22bn fiscal hole the government previously identifiedOctober 15 -
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UK tax rises acceptable if part of pro-business Budget, CBI says
Rupert Soames believes companies will judge October 30 measures ‘in the round’October 15 -
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Starmer does not rule out rise in National Insurance for employers
The prime minister told the BBC the Budget would be tough but insisted the government would not break manifesto pledges.October 15 -
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Some hurricane victims can get a tax break for losses — Here's what you need to know
Victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton could get a tax deduction for losses. Here's how to qualify.October 15 -
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American interest rates need to rise
Lessons for the US from the Brazilian canary in the coal mineOctober 15 -
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Flutter chief warns on US betting tax rises
FanDuel owner says punitive duties could push customers towards unlicensed operatorsOctober 15 -
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Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms
The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.October 14 -
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Reeves signals business taxes will rise in Budget
Chancellor says companies understand government must make ‘difficult decisions’ to balance booksOctober 14