Tag: cost of living

Capital Gains Tax Rise Weighed to Fund Tax-Free Boost

Ministers are reportedly weighing a capital gains tax rise of up to 45% to pay f...

UK Inflation Rises to 3.1% Ahead of October Budget

UK inflation climbed to 3.1% in August, its highest in five months, complicating...

Bank of England Faces Pivotal Rate Decision as Middle E...

The Bank of England's next rate call lands this Thursday as Middle East tensions...

UK Energy Price Cap Rises to £1,723 From

Ofgem has confirmed a 4% rise in the energy price cap from 1 October, taking typ...

Bank of England Signals Cautious Path for UK Rate Cuts

The Bank of England holds borrowing costs steady while signalling a measured app...

Burnham Grilled on Tax and Debt in First PMQs Clash

New PM Andy Burnham faced tough questions on borrowing costs and tax rises in hi...

UK Economy: Growth Beats Forecasts, Risks Remain

UK GDP growth topped expectations and business investment rose, but inflation, u...

UK Borrowing Beats Forecasts Ahead of Autumn Budget

Public borrowing came in above forecasts in July as retail sales slipped, tighte...

Burnham's Number 10 North Hands Power to UK Mayors

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled a fresh package of devolution measures,...