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Tax row: Will Rachel Reeves break Labour manifesto by raising National Insurance on employers in the Budget?

The jury seems to be out on this key question on Labour’s economic policy

Evening Standard

Capital gains tax will not hit 39%, says Treasury minister - but he won’t rule out rise in October Budget

National Insurance for employers also appears set to increase in the Budget on October 30

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves boosts big business as she caps corporation tax at 25% and woos investment in Britain

Fourth big tax freeze as chancellor makes bold offer to attract top global firms to UK

The Independent UK

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How to make sure the budget secures the investment Britain needs

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised to “rip out the bureaucracy that blocks investment” in the UK. He was speaking at his government’s first international investment summit, an attempt to encourage the finance and business worlds to put more money into the country.

The Conversation

Inflation-busting council tax rises of 5% may be in Rachel Reeves Budget, top economists warn

They also say that increasing employer National Insurance would be a ‘clear breach’ of Labour’s manifesto

Evening Standard

Row over claims Rachel Reeves could hike capital gains tax as high as 39%

Chancellor has dismissed Budget speculation but fears are rising over a massive tax hike to fill a £25bn black hole in her plans

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves warned up to £25bn of tax rises needed to avoid austerity

Rachel Reeves’ first budget could be ‘the most consequential since at least 2010’, the IFS said

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SNP urge Chancellor to deliver £1.6bn in extra funding for Scotland’s NHS

THE Chancellor is being urged to deliver a funding boost of at least £16 billion to the NHS in this year’s budget in a move the SNP says would…

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer dodges questions on rumoured National Insurance increases in Budget

The Prime Minister did not answer whether his pre-election promise not to raise the tax applied to both employee and employer National Insurance payments

Evening Standard

How Rachel Reeves might unlock £57 billion at the budget with a ‘simple’ fiscal rule change

Experts have urged the chancellor to consider tweaking a Labour manifesto pledge

The Independent UK

OPINION - Rachel Reeves's Budget dilemma just got harder

The financial markets show their teeth

Evening Standard

Number of house sales being agreed is 25 per cent higher than a year ago, says Zoopla

Homeowners are looking to move as mortgage rates fall and some second home owners may also be selling up amid concerns over tax changes, Zoopla said.

Evening Standard

Number of house sales being agreed is 25% higher than a year ago, says Zoopla

Homeowners are looking to move as mortgage rates fall and some second home owners may also be selling up amid concerns over tax changes, Zoopla said.

The Independent UK

Irish government unveils new cost of living payments and benefits boosts in budget

THE Irish government has boosted benefits and pensions while giving new parents one-off lump sums of support in a budget ministers said was focused…

The National (Scotland)

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Radio France Internationale

France to consider corporate tax increase to lower budget deficit

France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier is reportedly considering a one-off increase in corporate tax on the country's biggest companies, as the government faces a deadline on Tuesday to present a budget for 2025, which must address a spiraling deficit.

The Independent UK

Housing market ‘is reviving’ amid growth in house prices and mortgage approvals

Figures released on Monday showed a two-year high in annual house price growth and mortgage approvals for house purchase.

The National (Scotland)

Five big money changes coming in October, from energy bills to the Budget

These are the major changes coming in October you need to be aware of.

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves could scrap non-dom tax raid, reports suggest

Officials suggest the government could ditch the manifesto plan if the numbers don’t add up

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The Independent UK

Your Labour Party conference questions answered by John Rentoul as Keir Starmer pledges to ‘face the storm’

As the Labour Party conference unveiled more of the party’s platform and policy positions ahead of the upcoming budget, our chief political commentator John Rentoul answers your questions

Evening Standard

Chancellor Rachel Reeves could be willing to alter non-dom tax plans, report suggests

Reports suggest Rachel Reeves could change the policy if the numbers do not add up.

Evening Standard

A Budget boost to savings would unlock the investment and growth the UK desperately needs

The UK economy is about 15% smaller now than it would have been if the growth rates before the financial crisis had continued.

The National (Scotland)

Labour urged to 'respect devolution' amid Ian Murray interview confusion

SHONA Robison has urged the Labour UK Government to “respect devolution” after Scottish Secretary Ian Murray sparked confusion over a…

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves to hike taxes by up to £16 billion in October Budget, warn economists

They believe the Chancellor may raise inheritance, pension and capital gain taxes

The National (Scotland)

Rachel Reeves urged to reverse winter fuel cut amid £10 billion Budget boost

RACHEL Reeves is coming under pressure to reverse a cut to the Winter Fuel Payment after being handed a £10 billion Budget boost by the Bank of…

The Guardian - UK

UK consumer confidence tumbles as households fear ‘painful’ budget; UK debt hits 100% of GDP – as it happened

Consumers are nervously awaiting the budget, reports data provider GfK, while national debt hits highest level since 1960s

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