The Latest Breaking News from Rachel Reeves

Farage and Badenoch step up Budget pressure on Reeves

Both Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch will set out alternatives to the tax rises Rachel Reeves is set to unveil.

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025

London hotel tax: How much extra could it cost to visit the capital?

A tourist tax for London is set to be unveiled — but how much could it be?

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025

Ken Clarke tells Rachel Reeves to raise income tax in her budget

The former chancellor has also warned that pre-budget briefing as left an ‘air of gloom’ over the economy

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025

The UK government’s risky rollback of financial regulation threatens long-term growth

The financial crisis of 2008 left deep scars on the British economy. The average UK household is now estimated to be 16% poorer than it would have been had that crisis never occurred.

The Conversation · Nov 17, 2025

What Is The 'Milkshake Tax'? Here's Why Rachel Reeves Is Depending On It To Fill £20bn National Budget Void

Chancellor Rachel Reeves may end dairy exemptions under the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, creating a so-called 'milkshake tax' to raise revenue. Here's what it means — and why it's happening.

International Business Times UK · Nov 17, 2025

Reeves could allow holiday tax on English hotel and Airbnb stays

Move to give mayors powers to raise funds through levies, but industry says it will ramp up prices and inflation

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025

Budget rumours key reason for weak growth, says former Bank chief economist

Andy Haldane has called for the process to be overhauled to prevent Budget leaks that can damage the economy.

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025

Budget gossip and U-turns to blame for Britain’s weak growth, former Bank of England economist warns Reeves

Andy Haldane has called for the process to be overhauled to prevent Budget leaks that can damage the economy

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025

Chancellor's Budget raid will make 500,000 more people in London and South East pay 40% income tax rate

Rachel Reeves is set to impose a ‘stealth tax’ in her Budget on November 26 with a further two-year freeze on income tax thresholds

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025

Angela Rayner’s reappearance is a further damning of Starmer’s leadership

COMMENT: Editorial: With Labour in turmoil and the Budget still more than a week away, the resurgence of the prime minister’s former deputy adds further complication that Keir Starmer could do without

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025