On Wednesday, she said she wouldn't hike any of the big three taxes in her autumn Budget: income tax, national insurance (NI) and VAT.But that still leaves a lot she can do. Economists reckon...
Keir Starmer is set to give the NHS a £30billion boost in next week's spending review – at the expense of other struggling public services.The Department of Health and Social Care is expected to...
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (Image: Getty Images)Sweeping reforms to tidy up the fragmented pensions landscape are detailed in a new parliamentary Bill, promising to build "megafunds"...
This Labour government has been forced into an embarrassing U-turn. Their policy to strip 10 million pensioners of their winter fuel payments was cruel and vindictive from the start.Millions of...
Winter fuel payment U-turn in place this year, says chancellor14 minutes agoKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondent, BBC NewsGetty ImagesChanges to winter fuel payments to allow more people to...
A growing number of rail passengers think it is “normal” to avoid paying their fare, a watchdog has warned. But the rail service has made it easier for dishonest passengers by introducing a...
Rachel Reeves defends decisions in spending review29 minutes agoJoshua NevettPolitical reporterPA MediaRachel Reeves has defended her decisions in the upcoming spending review, as she argued a...
Labour is cosying up to China after years of rollercoaster relations6 hours agoAnkur ShahEditor, BBC Global China UnitBBCThe sprawling city of Chongqing in southwestern China is an incredible sight....
The inflation rate in the Eurozone has fallen to 1.9%, below the European Central Bank's 2% target, for the first time in seven months. This comes as US and UK inflation remains stubbornly stuck on...
Labour is under pressure to launch a "buy British" campaign in response to US tariffs. The Liberal Democrats will push for a vote in the Commons this week demanding an advertising drive for homemade...
Britain will build up to 12 nuclear-powered attack submarines and invest £15billion in its warhead programme, the Prime Minister will announce on Monday. The Government is expected to accept 62...
Ukraine accuses Russia of undermining next round of peace talks1 day agoJaroslav Lukiv & Rachel HaganBBC NewsGetty ImagesUkraine's president has questioned Russia's commitment to progressing...
She made a disastrous start in No. 11, inheriting an economy that was finally showing signs of life, then throttling it.I could write a book on her early blunders, but here’s a quick rundown of the...
UK government to spend £1.5bn on six new weapons factories2 hours agoJonathan BealeDefence correspondent, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe government will spend £1.5bn on at least six new munitions and...
Ukraine awaiting Russia peace proposal ahead of Istanbul talks45 minutes agoRachel HaganBBC NewsGetty ImagesRussia says it will send a delegation to Istanbul on Monday for a second round of peace...