Today's disappointing growth figures reflect that the UK has returned to the slower lanes of growth, having outperformed earlier in the year.The 0.1% growth seen in the July-to-September quarter was below forecasts, and the economy…
Today’s robot vacuums are becoming a bit like cars: with all the features, upgrades, and fancy trimmings available these days, it’s easy to forget that they can just be simple machines that get us from…
Drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) could be facing a new tax in this month's Budget.With pressure on the chancellor to find tens of billions of pounds in additional revenue, the BBC understands there have been…
It has been called the 50-year tax taboo.It is more than half a century since a chancellor of the exchequer chose to put up the basic rate of income tax - that was Labour's Denis…
Dharshini DavidDeputy economics editorGetty ImagesThe chancellor's pitch: the Budget will be painful, due to the actions of others, but it will be worth it, to tackle debt, help public services and promote growth.How does that…
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has called on the prime minister to sack Rachel Reeves if she puts up taxes at next month's Budget.In its election manifesto last year Labour promised not to increase taxes on…
The chancellor has confirmed both tax rises and spending cuts are options as she aims to give herself more financial breathing space in November's Budget.Speaking at a gathering of business leaders in Saudi Arabia, Rachel…
The Top 5 GoPro Hero Cameras ComparedGoPros to AvoidGoPro doesn't sell anything older than the Hero 12, but there are plenty of Hero 11s and even Hero 10s out there for sale on the internet.…
Sam FrancisPolitical reporterPA MediaChancellor Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out an income tax rise in next month's Budget, amid speculation she is considering breaking a key Labour election pledge.Asked about reports, first published in…
The chancellor should be "bold" in next month's Budget or risk future spending cuts and tax rises, an influential think tank has said. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) is projecting Rachel Reeves will need…