UK government borrowing costs have surged to their highest levels this century, raising concerns that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may miss her fiscal targets. The Office for Budget Responsibility will update its forecasts in March, amidst warnings from economists about the…

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has called on local councils in England to prioritize fixing potholes as the government allocates an increased budget of £1.6 billion for road maintenance. The funding, which includes a £500 million uplift, is aimed at…

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) forecasts that UK interest rates will decline more slowly than previously anticipated over the next two years due to the recent Budget measures. While these measures are expected to stimulate short-term economic…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under significant scrutiny following a controversial Budget that raised taxes by £40 billion, igniting protests from farmers over inheritance tax changes. While the government defends the Budget as necessary for public services, concerns are mounting due…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing significant backlash following her recent Budget, which increased taxes and incited protests from farmers regarding inheritance tax changes. Amid criticisms about her claimed career achievements, rising inflation, and disappointing economic growth figures, Reeves maintains her…

Thousands of farmers assembled in Westminster to protest against the government’s proposed changes to inheritance tax rules that will affect agricultural assets. Starting in April 2026, inherited assets valued over £1 million will be taxed at a rate of 20%,…

Thousands of farmers protested in Westminster against new inheritance tax rules announced in the budget, which will impose a 20% tax on inherited agricultural assets exceeding £1 million starting April 2026. Previously, these assets were exempt from such taxation. BBC…

Farmers are mobilizing in protest against new inheritance tax changes set to impact agricultural assets in the UK. Starting April 2026, farms valued over £1 million will incur a 20% inheritance tax, affecting an estimated 500 estates yearly, although some…

Farmers in the UK are protesting against recent inheritance tax reforms affecting agricultural assets, which they claim could hit up to 70,000 farms. The changes, effective from April 2026, introduce a 20% tax on assets exceeding £1 million. While the…

Prominent UK retailers, including Tesco and Amazon, have warned that job cuts in the retail sector are ‘inevitable’ due to new tax increases outlined in the recent Budget. In a letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, they highlighted a cumulative burden…

Hundreds of farmers protested outside the Welsh Labour conference in Llandudno against inheritance tax rule changes, which farming unions warn could have dire consequences. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defended the government’s Budget decisions, emphasizing the need for tough measures…

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) estimates that an upcoming rise in National Insurance (NI) contributions will disproportionately impact lower-paid workers, as employers will shoulder only a quarter of the burden. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has increased the NI rate to…