Badenoch's Stamp Duty War Threatens Tory Unity
Kemi Badenoch's controversial stamp duty proposals spark internal Conservative conflict, exposing deep divisions over housing policy and economic direction ahead of potential election.
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Badenoch: Treasury officials blocking Conservative policies
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch makes explosive claims that Treasury officials are deliberately obstructing Conservative business policies, raising concerns about civil service impartiality ahead of the general election.
Treasury accused of undermining NI Brexit deal
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch launches extraordinary attack on Treasury officials, claiming they're sabotaging post-Brexit trade arrangements in Northern Ireland against government policy.
VAT error gives Reeves £3bn budget windfall
Chancellor Rachel Reeves discovers unexpected £3bn for autumn budget after officials correct significant VAT calculation error, providing relief amid spending pressures.
Badenoch pushes major tax cuts to boost UK economy
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch makes the case for significant tax reductions to stimulate UK economic growth, challenging Treasury orthodoxy ahead of the next election.
Badenoch: Half of spending cuts to reduce deficit
Chancellor Kemi Badenoch announces radical new fiscal policy requiring 50% of spending reductions to directly tackle Britain's budget deficit, reshaping economic strategy.
David Kogan set to become football's first independent regulator
Former Treasury and DCMS official David Kogan emerges as frontrunner to head groundbreaking football regulator, bringing decades of Whitehall experience to transform the beautiful game's governance.
HMRC overhaul after Farage tax clash sparks reform
Britain's tax authority is set for its biggest shake-up in decades following a controversial investigation into Nigel Farage's finances, with Treasury officials drafting urgent reforms.
Reeves' £2bn bank tax and planning revolution in Budget
Rachel Reeves announces sweeping planning reforms and major bank tax in emergency Budget measures to fill Treasury black hole and kickstart economic growth.
Tory Minister's Controversial Bond Investment Exposed
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride reveals he held a controversial bond that Labour claims shows Conservatives are 'out of touch' with ordinary Britons.
Reeves: £30bn asylum black hole in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves exposes massive financial shortfall in asylum system, revealing £6.2 billion annual costs and warning of tough spending decisions ahead.
Trump 'God Armour' Gold Coins Spark Treasury Controversy
The US Treasury faces scrutiny over its approval of official 'Trump Legacy' gold coins featuring religious imagery and political slogans, raising concerns about the separation of church and state.
Streeting blocks Treasury VAT raid on private healthcare
Exclusive: Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting vetoes Treasury plans to impose VAT on private healthcare, sparing millions of families from tax hikes as Rachel Reeves searches for revenue.
Gambling taxes to rise as child benefit cap stays
Rachel Reeves faces backlash as Treasury plans gambling levy increase while maintaining controversial two-child benefit limit, creating fiscal storm.
Australia's Budget Deficit Shrinks Faster Than Forecast
Australia's federal budget deficit has narrowed significantly to $11.2 billion, beating Treasury forecasts, though Treasurer Jim Chalmers cautions that structural pressures threaten future economic stability.
Reeves urges Labour MPs: Focus on growth mission
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers powerful message to Labour MPs, demanding immediate focus on economic growth and fiscal discipline in government's first days.
Reeves's alcohol duty hike backfires, costs Treasury £1bn
Rachel Reeves's planned increase in alcohol duty is projected to cause a dramatic £1 billion shortfall in tax revenues, according to a damning new Treasury analysis, raising serious questions about the government's economic strategy.
Treasury Warns Reeves: No Cash for Labour's Spending Plans
Chancellor Rachel Reeves receives a stark economic reality check from the Treasury's top official, who revealed there's no cash reserve for new spending, forcing tough fiscal choices.
Treasury's Secret Tax Hike Plans for Post-Election Budget
Exclusive: Treasury officials are drawing up plans for significant tax increases, including a potential 'stealth raid' on pensions and inheritance tax reforms, that could be implemented swiftly if Labour wins the next election.
Reeves urged to swap 2p NI cut for income tax rise
Exclusive: The Chancellor is facing calls for a radical budget overhaul that would cut National Insurance for workers but increase the basic rate of income tax, a move experts say could simplify the tax system.
Reeves faces backlash over gambling lobby event during tax review
Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to address gambling industry leaders at private event while Treasury considers major tax reforms that could save sector billions. Critics question 'access and influence'.
ONS rejects Chancellor Reeves's economic growth forecasts
The Office for National Statistics has dealt a major blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves's economic plans, refusing to endorse her growth forecasts and sparking a political row over the new government's financial strategy.
Fed Signals Slowdown in Balance Sheet Reduction Strategy
Exclusive: Federal Reserve officials reveal plans to slow balance sheet reduction in strategic move to stabilise markets and address persistent inflation concerns.
Treasury Responds to Missing £299 Cost of Living Payments
The Treasury has issued a statement addressing widespread complaints from vulnerable claimants who did not receive the latest £299 DWP Cost of Living payment, leaving many in severe financial distress.
Reeves Faces £9bn Tax Black Hole in Budget Crisis
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts a massive £9 billion fiscal shortfall as Treasury officials reveal grim tax receipt forecasts, forcing potential emergency tax hikes or spending cuts in the upcoming Budget.
US Sanctions UAE Firm Over Russian Oil Price Cap Breaches
The US Treasury imposes major sanctions on a UAE shipping firm and 18 vessels for allegedly flouting the G7's price cap on Russian oil, escalating efforts to curb Moscow's war funding.
Bank of America Vet Scott Bessent Advises UK Chancellor
Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves enlists Scott Bessent, a key figure from Bank of America and Soros Fund Management, for a high-level advisory role on UK investment and economic growth, signalling a pro-business approach for the new government.
UK Could Raise £2bn by Taxing SUVs Like Europe
A new study finds the UK Treasury could generate nearly £2 billion by aligning SUV taxes with stricter European policies, targeting heavy, polluting vehicles for a greener future.
Reeves hosts US & UK finance chiefs during Trump visit
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hosts a pivotal summit with CEOs from BlackRock, JPMorgan, and other financial giants as Donald Trump arrives in the UK for high-stakes talks on investment and economic cooperation.
Minister panic over pension tax-free cash Budget raid
Exclusive: Treasury ministers are in panic mode over a potential Budget raid on pension tax-free cash, with experts warning it could devastate retirement plans and trigger a major political rebellion.
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