Income Tax Rise Warning for Millions in UK Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hints at breaking Labour's manifesto pledge with an income tax increase in the November Budget. Discover how this could impact your finances.
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Rachel Reeves hints at UK tax increases in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggests breaking tax pledge to avoid cuts, potentially freezing income tax thresholds. Discover what it means for your finances.
Reeves Hints at Income Tax Rise in Budget
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.
Fuel Duty Freeze Axe Could Cost Drivers £60
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is urged to end the 15-year fuel duty freeze in the Autumn Budget, potentially adding 5p per litre and costing the average driver £60 annually.
Two-week warning as Reeves plans tax raid on households
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hints at tax rises in November 26 Budget, potentially breaking Labour manifesto pledge. Discover how millions could be affected.
Wales: 14,000 Council Jobs at Risk in Budget Crisis
Welsh councils warn of 14,000 job losses or 22% council tax hikes to plug a £436m budget shortfall. Auditor general says some authorities are near bankruptcy.
Sandwell Council Tax Rises to Cover £17m Budget Hole
Sandwell residents face council tax increases and garden waste collection fee hikes as the council addresses a £17m budget shortfall. Learn how these changes affect you.
Councils spend £70k removing British flags
UK councils have spent over £70,000 taking down Union Jacks and St George's Crosses. Discover the controversy behind the flag removal costs.
Dudley Council's £55m savings spark cuts row
Dudley Council's Conservative leadership celebrates £55.7m budget savings while Labour warns of devastating cuts to vulnerable residents' services and staff pressures.
UK 'back door' tax to cost households £14,831
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget could extend the income tax freeze, creating a stealth tax rise of up to £14,831 for millions. Discover how this affects you.
Reeves Told to Slash DWP Benefits in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to cut the soaring DWP welfare bill instead of raising taxes. Key benefits at risk ahead of the November 26 Autumn Budget.
Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget: Pension Tax Changes Revealed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans major tax reforms in November 26 Autumn Budget affecting pensioners and workers. Discover the key changes to income tax, national insurance and pension rules.
DWP Shake-Up to Cost Taxpayers £580 Each
A new report reveals UK households not on benefits face a £580 bill due to rising disability welfare costs. Discover the full impact ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Pensioners face £380 tax rise in Autumn Budget
Average state pensioners to pay £380 more yearly as Chancellor Reeves plans income tax rise and NI cut. Key analysis from LCP and former minister Steve Webb.
Worcestershire Council Gets Rare Schools Spending Warning
Worcestershire County Council receives statutory recommendation over £98m schools grant deficit. Auditors warn deficit could reach £184m by next year. Read the full investigation.
5 Income Tax Changes Costing UK Households £624
Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers five income tax reforms in the Autumn Budget, potentially hitting households with a maximum £624 increase. Discover the key changes.
Pensioners face £2,500 tax bills in budget plans
High-income pensioners could see £2,500 tax increases under Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget proposals. Find out how the changes affect you.
HMRC to bill all taxpayers £377 after November
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget could see a 1% income tax rise, costing basic rate taxpayers up to £377 annually. Learn how this change affects you.
Council Tax Shock: Thousands Face Unexpected Bills
Thousands of Birmingham residents are facing surprise council tax bills following a major change to council tax support. Discover who's affected and what you need to do.
Budget Blow: The Stealth Council Tax Hike
Exclusive investigation reveals how millions of households face significant council tax hikes due to a stealth government policy change, with Birmingham residents among the hardest hit.
Darlaston's £20m boost: First £85k spending revealed
Exclusive details emerge about how the initial £85,000 of Darlaston's massive £20 million Town Deal funding is being spent on crucial planning and development work, paving the way for the Black Country town's dramatic regeneration.
Council's £11.5m children's services overspend crisis
Walsall Council reveals staggering £11.5m overspend on children's services, forcing cuts to other vital services as financial pressures mount.
Council tax shock hits thousands with £500+ rises
Millions of UK households are confronting dramatic council tax increases as new rates take effect, with some areas seeing rises of over £500 annually amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Birmingham Council Sells 1,000 Assets in Bankruptcy Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering scale of Birmingham City Council's asset disposal programme, with everything from community centres to office equipment being sold off to tackle the authority's financial crisis.
2025 Budget: Tax Rises Expected in November
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing significant tax increases in the November 2025 Budget amid challenging economic forecasts, with experts predicting tough decisions ahead for UK households and businesses.
Reeves urged to end income tax threshold freeze
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure to reverse the controversial income tax threshold freeze as new analysis reveals millions of Britons face significant tax increases amidst the ongoing cost of living emergency.
Birmingham's £225m IT crisis forces council tax hike
Exclusive investigation reveals how Birmingham City Council's disastrous Oracle IT implementation created a financial black hole, forcing service cuts and council tax hikes across the city.
Council Tax Shock: Two Payments Due in April 2024
Exclusive investigation reveals how April's payment schedule creates perfect financial storm for families already struggling with cost of living crisis.
Reeves' £20bn dilemma: Taxes or cuts?
Rachel Reeves faces an impossible choice as new analysis reveals the staggering scale of tax rises or spending cuts needed to fix Britain's finances. Discover what this means for your wallet.
Reeves: Fairness at Heart of Budget Decisions
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces radical budget approach prioritising fairness and opportunity, with tough decisions ahead to rebuild Britain's economy.
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