Reeves' Mansion Tax Plan Sparks 'Spiteful or Fair' Debate
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's proposed 'mansion tax' on properties over £5m divides opinion. Is it a fair wealth levy or a spiteful policy? Explore the details and reactions.
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Record £73bn Wealth Exodus After Reeves Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget triggers a historic talent and capital flight, with £73bn leaving the UK. Analysis reveals soaring emigration and economic strain. Read the full report.
Labour rural MPs rebel over farm inheritance tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a Labour rebellion as rural MPs defy the government over the controversial 'family farms tax' on estates worth over £1m. Read the full story.
UK's 3p Pay-Per-Mile Road Tax to Start in 2028
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new 3p-per-mile road charge for electric and hybrid vehicles from April 2028. Find out how much you'll pay and what it means for the future of driving.
Cabinet Minister Defends Chancellor in Budget Row
Chief Secretary Darren Jones insists Chancellor Rachel Reeves did not mislead ministers over OBR forecasts ahead of £26bn tax rises. Read the full defence and political fallout.
PM and Chancellor questioned over budget 'black hole' claims
Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves as a new podcast probes whether they exaggerated the budget deficit to justify tax rises. Plus, EU defence talks stall and OBR head in the spotlight.
Starmer: Labour's economic plan will take years
PM Keir Starmer hits back at budget critics, insisting Rachel Reeves was right to impose £26bn tax rises. Labour promises long-term economic renewal plan.
Reeves denies lying about budget as Badenoch seeks resignation
Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists she was honest about budget forecasts amid Conservative calls for her resignation over tax rise justifications. Full analysis.
Reeves Denies Misleading Public Over Tax Increases
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends £26bn tax rises amid OBR controversy and opposition calls for resignation. Get the latest on UK budget fallout.
Reeves denies misleading public on finances
Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists she was 'honest and frank' about the state of public finances, defending her pre-budget speech amid accusations of misleading the public. Follow the latest Westminster developments.
State Pension Tax Exemption Creates Two-Tier System
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms state pension-only recipients won't pay tax this parliament, but experts warn of fairness issues for other retirees. Learn the implications.
London mansion tax: 26,500 homes face new charge
Exclusive analysis reveals 26,500 properties sold for over £2m face new 'mansion tax' surcharge from 2028. Discover which London boroughs will be hardest hit.
Labour's 2025 Budget: A High-Stakes Election Gamble
Analysis of the 2025 Budget reveals Chancellor's risky bet on economic growth ahead of the next general election. Will Labour's fiscal plans pay off? Read the full breakdown.
IFS Warns Budget Tax Plans Are 'Fiscal Fiction'
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns Jeremy Hunt's budget relies on 'fiscal fiction' with unrealistic spending cuts and tax rises. Read the full analysis of the UK's financial outlook.
London's £2m Mansion Tax: New Council Tax Charge
Chancellor Rachel Reeves introduces new mansion tax on properties over £2m from 2028. London homeowners face annual charges up to £7,500. Discover how this affects the property market.
IFS Challenges Reeves' 'Fiscal Fiction' Tax Plan
The IFS warns Rachel Reeves' Budget relies on 'heroic' spending restraint, with major tax rises delayed until 2028, risking future fiscal credibility. Read the full analysis.
Starmer defends Labour's 43 tax rises
Sir Keir Starmer insists Labour 'kept to our manifesto' despite announcing 43 tax rises in Rachel Reeves' budget. Discover how income tax thresholds and pensions changes will affect you.
UK Defies Trump, Keeps Digital Services Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves maintains UK's Digital Services Tax despite US pressure, generating £800m from tech giants. Discover the political standoff and economic implications.
Tax Threshold Freeze Extended: Calculate Your Bill
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends the tax threshold freeze until 2031. Use our calculator to see how much more tax you will pay as your salary increases.
New Mansion Tax: How It Affects UK Homeowners
The UK government's proposed mansion tax could impact properties valued over £2 million. Learn how this property tax reform might affect homeowners and share your views.
UK Fiscal Repair 'Far From Complete' After Budget
Resolution Foundation analysis reveals UK faces major tax rises and public service cuts despite budget measures. Debt forecasts worsen as growth outlook downgraded.
Reeves accused of breaking tax pledge in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her Budget after accusations she broke a manifesto promise not to raise taxes. Read the full analysis and have your say.
Chancellor's tax-raising budget hits ordinary people
Rachel Reeves announces £26bn tax rises including mansion tax and pension changes while scrapping two-child benefit cap. Full budget breakdown and analysis.
Labour's £26bn Budget Tax Raid Breaks Key Pledges
Chancellor Rachel Reeves raises taxes by £26bn, breaking manifesto promises. Analysis reveals a budget for political survival, not the country. Read the full verdict.
Labour's £26bn Tax Rise Breaks Election Promises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves raises taxes by £26bn, breaking manifesto pledges not to increase taxes on working people. Analysis reveals the political cost for a government with a 400-seat majority.
Labour's £26bn Tax Rise Breaks Manifesto Pledges
Chancellor Rachel Reeves raises taxes by £26bn, breaking key election promises. Analysis reveals this budget buys time but may cost Labour its credibility. Read the full story.
OBR: UK finances vulnerable despite budget measures
The Office for Budget Responsibility warns Rachel Reeves's budget leaves public finances exposed to future shocks despite increased financial buffer. Growth forecasts downgraded.
Rachel Reeves' 2025 Budget: Tax Rises & Fallout
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a budget taking taxes to a record high amid economic growth downgrades. Listen to the full analysis on the Politics at Sam and Anne's podcast.
Labour's £26bn budget gamble to buy time
Rachel Reeves delivers a £26bn tax-raising budget with only 20% directly helping households. Analysis reveals this is more about political survival than economic transformation.
UK Budget Imposes Record Tax Burden After OBR Leak
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget takes UK into uncharted tax territory with £26bn in rises. Historic OBR leak caused market turmoil as details revealed.
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