Budget 20257 days agoCalculator: How will freeze on tax thresholds hit your take-home pay?Wages have been rising faster than prices but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds. 7 days ago12 Feb 2026What's happening to the UK economy and how does it affect you?The rate of economic growth affects things like pay increases and the amount of tax raised.12 Feb 202629 Jan 2026Limiting tax support to pubs 'makes no sense'North-east England hospitality firms fear "oblivion" without the same rates help offered to pubs.29 Jan 202614 Jan 2026Reeves doesn't rule out wider business rates support across hospitalityChancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes14 Jan 20266 Jan 2026What is the new charge for driving an electric or plug-in hybrid car?All new cars must be electric or hybrid from 2030, but the government could put new taxes on them.6 Jan 20264 Jan 2026Will we see signs of economic growth in 2026? Foodbank use and the fortunes of the hospitality trade will show if things are getting better or worse. 4 Jan 202630 Dec 2025What is happening to gas and electricity prices?Typical household bills will rise slightly under the new energy cap which takes effect on 1 January.30 Dec 202519 Dec 2025Pub closure fear after 'phenomenal' rise in ratesOne landlady says she is facing a £24k business rate increase on one of her pubs.19 Dec 202515 Dec 2025I will get to the bottom of these leaks, says StarmerThe PM has faced a succession of embarrassing leaks about the Budget and his leadership in recent weeks.15 Dec 2025...
