MPs call for VAT cut for hospitality sector
Cross-party group of 27 MPs urges Chancellor to cut VAT and reform business rates for pubs, hotels, and restaurants ahead of Autumn Budget to boost growth.
Cross-party group of 27 MPs urges Chancellor to cut VAT and reform business rates for pubs, hotels, and restaurants ahead of Autumn Budget to boost growth.
The Labour government's pension shake-up introduces multi-employer CDC schemes, potentially boosting retirement incomes by 60% and providing secure lifetime payments.
New Collective Defined Contribution pension schemes, backed by the Labour government, could boost retirement incomes by up to 60%. Discover how this major reform offers more security.
Millions could claim a free bus pass under Labour government schemes. Check if you're eligible based on age or disability criteria. Contact your local council today.
PM Keir Starmer confronts Labour MPs' rebellion as leadership challenge rumours swirl. Health Secretary Wes Streeting denies involvement. Read the latest political drama.
Labour's 2030 petrol car ban faces resistance as 91% of drivers refuse electric vehicles or cycling. Discover the barriers preventing widespread adoption in the UK.
Key DWP benefits including PIP and Carer's Allowance are set for a 3.8% increase next April, following the Labour government's November budget. Find out the new payment rates.
Birmingham Council's ruling Labour group loses a dramatic vote following defections and the bins strike crisis. Union claims leadership has 'lost grip on power'. Read the full analysis.
New ONS data reveals Wales has the highest unemployment rate of any UK nation at 5.7%, its highest level outside the pandemic in nearly a decade. Explore the figures and political reactions.
The DWP confirms an automatic £10 Christmas Bonus for all eligible state pensioners in December. Find out if you qualify and the payment's history.
Two Walsall councillors have resigned from the Labour party, claiming residents have been 'sidelined' in a dispute over a £20m government funding board for Darlaston.
UK unemployment rate rises to 5%, the highest level in over four years. Wage growth slows and payroll numbers fall, signalling a cooling labour market. Discover the economic implications.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves drops biggest hint yet of an income tax increase in the November Budget, potentially breaking a key Labour manifesto pledge. Full details on the looming tax raid.
HMRC letters demand 63% tax from pensioners as Labour's 2p tax hike for high earners breaks election pledge. Autumn Budget set for November 26.
Starbucks is trialling naturally sweeter coffee beans to reduce sugary syrup use ahead of new UK legislation. Discover the customer reaction and store closure plans.
Millions of UK households face a £700 annual bill after Labour's welfare U-turn. Sickness benefits set to surge by £27bn by 2030. Read the full analysis.
UK retail sales growth slowed to 1.6% in October as cautious households cut spending ahead of expected tax rises in the Labour Autumn Budget. Discover how this affects Christmas shopping.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major Vehicle Excise Duty reforms targeting luxury cars and gas-guzzlers while offering relief for ordinary drivers in Labour's first budget.
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major economic reforms including housebuilding revolution, planning system overhaul and infrastructure investment in first speech.
Exclusive: Labour's proposed changes to Winter Fuel Payments could see millions of pensioners facing colder winters as eligibility tightens. Discover how the new means-tested system will work and which households will be affected.
Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner demands immediate halt to DWP benefit deductions as families struggle with soaring living costs, warning of devastating consequences for millions.
Exclusive analysis of Labour's potential pay-per-mile road tax system that could replace fuel duty and VED, creating a fairer charging model for the EV era.
The new Labour government has finally clarified its position on the controversial 2030 petrol and diesel car ban, revealing crucial details about exemptions and implementation plans that will affect millions of motorists.
Calls intensify for an independent investigation into Birmingham City Council's financial collapse as opposition leaders demand transparency and accountability.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure from Labour MPs and anti-poverty campaigners to abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit as new figures reveal 1.6 million children are affected.
Labour's Shadow Chancellor unveils ambitious plan to tackle the attendance crisis, fund mental health support in schools, and scrap 'outdated' VAT breaks for private schools to create a fairer education system.
Exclusive: The new Labour government is reviewing plans to significantly increase the fee motorists pay for driving into Birmingham's Clean Air Zone, potentially raising it from £8 to £10 per day.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting criticism after suggesting tax increases for Middle England, sparking backlash from political opponents and economic experts.
The new Labour government announces ambitious plans to accelerate electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Britain, addressing current gaps and boosting driver confidence in going electric.
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's potential overhaul of vehicle taxation could hit drivers with significant increases, targeting luxury and high-emission vehicles while reshaping motoring costs across Britain.