The Latest Breaking News from Rachel Reeves

Reeves leaves no stone unturned as she mulls reforms for property tax

Chancellor and prime minister are latest in a long line of politicians who have tried to squeeze more out of UK property

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025

‘Past mistakes must be avoided’: anxiety as Labour eyes public-private funding for NHS

Decision on neighbourhood health centres expected in autumn but approach divides policy experts

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025

Why inflation has risen above expectations – and what it means for you

Rachel Reeves has said there is ‘more to do to ease the cost of living’ following the latest figures

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Reeves considering tax on high-value homes to help plug hole in finances

Reported plans could raise up to £40bn while preserving pledge not to raise income tax, VAT or national insurance

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025

UK inflation rises to 3.8% in July as rail passengers face crippling 5.8% fares rise next year

Retail Prices Index - normally used as a baseline for annual regulated train fire hikes - is revealed to have shot up from 4.4% in June to 4.8% in July

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

Wednesday briefing: Is Rachel Reeves about to overhaul the dreaded council tax?

In today’s newsletter: ​The local tax remains based on property values from 1991. Now, with services stretched, ministers face the near-impossible task of rewriting the rules

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025

Britain's Businesses On The Brink: More Than 2,000 Firms Collapse In A Month After Reeves' Tax Raid

Over 2,000 firms collapsed in England and Wales in July as Rachel Reeves' tax hikes, rising wages, and high interest rates push Britain's businesses into crisis.

International Business Times UK · Aug 19, 2025

How Rachel Reeves can raise money and also make the tax system fairer

Letters: Most people support a wealth tax on £10m fortunes and want to equalise capital gains and income tax, writes Caitlin Boswell. Plus, letters by Christopher Bowser and Alan Fairs

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025

UK at ‘tipping point’ as millionaires consider moving abroad over wealth tax fears

More than half of the 1,000 wealthy respondents also said they are more likely to consider leaving the UK if Rachel Reeves introduces a wealth tax

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

Voices: Calm down, homeowners – Rachel Reeves’ property tax might be an improvement

COMMENT: The chancellor’s idea to replace stamp duty and council tax with a single charge on homes worth upwards of £500,000 could be more appealing – and more progressive – than the current mess, says Chris Blackhurst

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025