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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.

Chris Mason: A change-making Budget and a moment of jeopardy

The government's fate will depend on whether it can make things better, says political editor Chris Mason.

Sunak accuses Reeves of breaking election promises on tax

Tory leader says Labour chancellor is ‘fiddling the fiscal rules’ in her first Budget

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Capital gains tax calculator: how are you affected?

UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an immediate increase in her first Budget

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Working people will pay the price of higher taxes for employers

Increasing the burden on companies may not affect workers’ payslips today, but it won’t be long

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Inheritance tax reforms to hit business owners and farmers

Tax relief to be capped on assets worth more than £1mn

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

UK Labour’s Budget borrows big, taxes more

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a £40bn tax increase and a sharp rise in borrowing

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Farmers 'betrayed' by £1m inheritance tax relief cap

Changes announced to inheritance tax rules could see the end of small family farms, warns the NFU.

Workers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wages

Economists say tax rises in the Budget will mean employers have less to give as pay rises.

Treasury must compensate Scotland for tax hike - Robison

The Scottish finance secretary has warned a rise in National Insurance could cost the government £500m.

PwC accused of interfering in Australian tax leaks probe

Documents reveal PwC International threatened to expel local firm if it co-operated with scandal investigation without permission

Business - Financial Times - 12 hours ago

GPs demand protection from Budget tax hike

GPs are warning that a rise to National Insurance from next April could force them to cut staff.

Here's what to do if you still can't pay taxes on the Oct. 15 tax extension deadline

The tax extension deadline is Oct. 15, but some disaster victims have more time to file. Here's what to know if you still can't pay your balance.

Business - CNBC - October 15

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.

Business - CNBC - October 17

North Dakota voters could end property taxes — and pour ‘gas on the spark’ of a growing tax revolt

North Dakota voters will decide next month on Measure 4, which would repeal property taxes and bar counties, towns and other local governments from levying them.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Trump tax plans could exempt 93 million Americans from income taxes

Even if Donald Trump wins the November election against Vice President Kamala Harris, his tax overhaul will require a friendly House of Representatives.

Business - CNBC - October 21

The IRS reveals your 2025 tax brackets as Trump’s tax cuts are set to expire

The standard deduction will be $15,000 for individuals next year, and $30,000 for married couples filing jointly.

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

How new tax changes for 2025 could affect federal tax liabilities for families

The IRS has announced new changes affecting the earned income tax credit, child tax credit, adoption credit and annual gift tax exclusion for 2025.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Autumn budget live: Rachel Reeves raises taxes by £40bn and increases spending on NHS and schools

Chancellor announces changes to employers’ national insurance contributions, inheritance tax, capital gains tax and other duties. Budget 2024: key points at a glance Full report: Reeves raises ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Army, Navy ranked both ranked in AP poll for first time since 1960 as rival programs enjoy historic starts

The Black Knights and Midshipmen have ridden stellar offenses to 6-0 starts

Sports - CBS Sports - October 13

Joe Burrow's 47-yard touchdown run highlights Bengals victory over Giants

Bengals defeat Giants on road

How Tennessee built a historically-stingy defense that harkens back to championship teams of 25 years ago

No. 11 Tennessee ranks in the top 5 nationally in most defensive categories and is unexpectedly carrying the Vols as their offense struggles to score ahead of a showdown with No. 7 Alabama.

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

Desi Arnaz Historical Marker Celebrates the ‘I Love Lucy’ Star in Miami Beach

A new historical marker in Miami Beach pays tribute to his younger years, before Hollywood, when as a Cuban émigré he performed at a nightclub.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Historic Black Belt congressional district could elect first Republican since 1883

The district is home to the oldest town incorporated by freed African Americans.

Politics - CBS News - October 15

White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf reportedly in discussions about selling team after historically bad season

The White Sox lost 121 games this year, which set the MLB record for most losses in a single season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

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