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EV Boom Creates £13B Treasury Black Hole

As petrol and diesel cars disappear from UK roads, the Treasury faces a massive fuel duty shortfall that could force difficult tax decisions. Discover how the switch to EVs is reshaping Britain's fiscal landscape.

Police Scotland demands extra £140m amid budget crisis

Police Scotland faces its most severe financial crisis since its creation, with chiefs warning they need an additional £140 million annually just to maintain current service levels amid rising operational costs.

IFS demolishes Lib Dem £2.5bn tax cut pledge

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey confronts mounting criticism after the Institute for Fiscal Studies dismantles his party's flagship £2.5bn tax cut proposal, revealing significant funding gaps and questioning economic credibility ahead of crucial elec

UK retirement crisis: Millions saving too little

Shocking new research reveals nearly half of UK adults aren't saving enough for retirement, with young people and renters facing the greatest financial insecurity in later life.

IMF backs Rachel Reeves as UK becomes 'beacon of stability'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves receives major IMF endorsement for her economic strategy, with Britain praised as a model of stability amid global uncertainty. Discover how tax reforms and fiscal discipline are driving UK growth.

IMF Slashes UK Growth Forecast in Blow to Starmer

The International Monetary Fund's stark growth downgrade exposes the economic challenges awaiting Labour's new government, with inflation concerns and fiscal constraints threatening Keir Starmer's ambitions.

IFS warns Reeves against rushed tax reforms

The Institute for Fiscal Studies cautions Chancellor Rachel Reeves against implementing 'half-baked' revenue-raising measures that could harm the economy and undermine business confidence.

Reeves: No wealth tax in Labour's first Budget

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Labour will not implement a one-off wealth tax in their first Budget, marking significant shift from previous economic proposals.

Reeves hunts budget headroom to insulate UK economy

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is exploring creative fiscal measures to create additional budget flexibility, aiming to shield Britain's economy from unpredictable bond markets while prioritising economic insulation.

Reeves challenges OBR authority in economic power play

Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches bold bid to reshape UK economic oversight, seeking to reduce the Office for Budget Responsibility's influence over fiscal policy in dramatic Whitehall shake-up.

IFS: Government has 'no credible' economic plan

The Institute for Fiscal Studies has launched a scathing critique of both Conservative and Labour economic policies, warning of 'unacknowledged trade-offs' and challenging Liz Kendall's welfare reform ambitions.

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.

Rachel Reeves's Economic Wonderland: Fantasy Over Reality?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting criticism as her economic policies draw alarming parallels to fantasy over reality. Experts question the sustainability of her borrowing plans and warn of serious consequences for Britain's economy.

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.

Reeves Rules Out Income Tax, NI, and VAT Rises

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has used her first major speech to pledge no increases to Income Tax, National Insurance, or VAT, while warning of difficult spending decisions to rebuild the economy.

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