After weeks of wondering will she, won't she, and recent heavy hints that she would indeed raise income taxes in the Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has now decided against the manifesto-breaching move.Amid the fog of…
The rate of UK unemployment has risen to 5% in the three months to September, showing signs the jobs market has weakened, according to new official figures. It is the highest rate since the period…
Steven Madden has reported revenue of $667.9 million in Q3 2025, up 6.9 per cent, driven by Kurt Geiger and strong direct-to-consumer growth, while wholesale declined. Tariffs and higher costs cut operating margin to 4.7…
The government should not "cave" to the gambling industry's "scaremongering" over a potential tax rise on online betting games, a committee of MPs has said.The Treasury Committee said the government should tax online betting games…
Jennifer Meierhans,Business reporter and Henry Zeffman,Chief political correspondentBBCTax rises could mean reversing a core election manifesto pledge of not raising VAT, National Insurance or income taxChancellor Rachel Reeves has said she will make "necessary choices"…
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…
Charlotte EdwardsBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesFood inflation fell, according to the latest figuresFood and drinks prices in the UK are increasing at their slowest rate in more than a year, while overall inflation remains unchanged…
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…
Paul SeddonPolitical reporter ,Joshua NevettPolitical reporter andHenry ZeffmanChief political correspondentPA MediaRachel Reeves has said she is looking at "further measures on tax" ahead of next month's Budget, in the clearest sign yet that tax hikes…
The hospital waiting list in England has risen for the third month in a row with experts warning the government's key NHS priority - tackling the backlog - is at risk.At the end of August…