Why Rachel Reeves may have to raise UK taxes in October
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out her plans for the UK economy in her Spring Statement and is on track to meet her self-imposed rules on the public finances, which…
‘I want a good job. I don’t want to rely on universal credit’
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered an update on her plans for the economy on Wednesday, announcing cuts to welfare and the civil service, but also increased spending on defence. Reeves faces…
Spring Statement: ‘I want a good job. I don’t want to rely on universal credit’
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered an update on her plans for the economy on Wednesday, announcing cuts to welfare and the civil service, but also increased spending on defence. Reeves faces…
UK not entering trade war with US over car tariffs, says PM
The UK will not be “jumping into a trade war” with the US over Donald Trump’s plans to place 25% import taxes on cars entering America, the prime minister has…
‘I get £800 a month as a student – it’s tight’
On Wednesday the chancellor gave an update on her plans for the economy. The government had promised to boost growth, which should mean higher pay and more jobs, but so…
Maternity discrimination case settled for £215k
A woman who accepted £215,000 in a discrimination settlement has said she took the case to ensure no other woman is “penalised for taking time off to have a child”.…
Three ways the Spring Statement could affect you and your money
Talk of growth forecasts and self-imposed financial rules may feel very distant from you and your life, but the Spring Statement could affect both your job and your money. Here’s…
Spring Statement 2025: Key points at a glance
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out her plans for the UK economy during her Spring Statement in the House of Commons. It came as the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR)…
Housebuilding plans forecast to boost economy by £6.8bn
Housebuilding is forecast to hit a 40-year high, with reforms to the planning system expected to boost the economy by £6.8bn, according to the independent spending watchdog. The Office for…
23andMe users struggle to delete their highly sensitive data
The computer systems of 23andMe have been struggling to cope with the sheer volume of customers racing to delete their data, after the DNA-testing company announced that it was filing…