Rachel Reeves has confirmed that Labour’s first autumn Budget will bring fresh tax rises as she says more needs to be done to fill the government’s shortfall in public finances. Her statement comes after she recently announced a slate of cost-cutting measures to grapple with the issue. These included scrappingContinue Reading
Rachel Reeves admits taxes will rise in first Budget Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Rachel Reeves has been accused of using the attack towards Jeremy Hunt that he lied about a £22bn hole in the public finances toContinue Reading
Missy Elliott was grateful to have her friend Usher backstage at her recent shows, as he stepped in to help when she was suffering from an excruciating migraine. The veteran rapper shared a grateful message to her social media on Tuesday (30 July), where she thanked the R&B star forContinue Reading
Norwegian athlete Lottie Miller required medical attention after being sent flying off her bike for the second time during the women’s triathlon on Wednesday morning. The cycling leg of the race was full of nasty-looking crashes, with several riders struggling for grip on the rainy streets of Paris. Miller gotContinue Reading
The Labour government is set to significantly increase funding for clean energy projects, announcing a record £1.5 billion for its summer subsidy auction—a 50% increase over previous figures. This boost aims to revitalise the UK’s clean energy sector after the previous administration failed to secure any new offshore wind contractsContinue Reading
The rising tide of workplace sickness in the UK now costs over £100 billion annually, largely due to lost productivity caused by “staggering” levels of presenteeism, a new report reveals. An analysis by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) shows that the cost of staff sickness has surged byContinue Reading
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has indicated that taxes are likely to rise in Labour’s first budget, although she ruled out increases in national insurance, VAT, or income tax. In an interview on the News Agents podcast, Reeves did not exclude potential hikes in inheritance tax, capital gains tax, or changes toContinue Reading
Carpetright’s recent collapse has left customers, suppliers, and landlords facing an estimated £213 million loss, with many expected to recover less than 1p for every pound owed. The collapse of Britain’s largest flooring chain has impacted hundreds of unsecured creditors, including high-profile names such as Royal Mail and Microsoft, accordingContinue Reading
The government has been compelled to cover nearly £45 billion in losses incurred by the Bank of England over the past year, raising concerns about the sustainability of current monetary policies. According to the Bank’s annual report, a transfer of £44.5 billion from the Treasury was necessary in the 2023-24Continue Reading
Labour’s January introduction of VAT on private school fees has caused widespread concern among parents and independent schools, predicting inevitable closures due to the unexpected timing. Parents have expressed shock and dismay over the Chancellor’s decision to impose VAT on private school tuition fees from January, mid-academic year. Monday’s announcementContinue Reading
