The Latest Breaking News from Budget

Calls for reform of tax paid by law, accountancy and private equity firms instead of controversial cuts to winter fuel payments

Is the Ukraine conflict turning into a world war involving Britain? If so, shouldn’t there be more open discussion about it? I mention this because British Storm Shadow long range missiles have been used by Ukraine inside Russian territory. Yesterday, the Russian ambassador to London, Andrei Kelin, declared that “Britain…

The business is expected to confirm that sales edged 0.1% lower for the half-year to September 27, compared with a year earlier.

Farmers and supporters rallied in London over Budget measures which included imposing inheritance tax on farms worth more than £1 million.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves limited access to the benefit, worth up to £300, in a cost-saving measure, as she sought to repair the nation’s finances.

Retail sales volumes, which measure the quantity bought, decreased by 0.7% in October, the Office for National Statistics said.

Debbie Weinstein said AI can help boost company growth by increasing worker productivity, not replacing jobs.

Energy majors Shell and BP tracked rising oil prices on Thursday, while defence-oriented firms Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems also made solid gains.

Steve Reed announced plans for a 25-year farming road map to help agriculture move to a more environmentally and financially sustainable future.

Speaking in the Commons, the Transport Secretary said the Government’s focus was on keeping public transport affordable.

It is the latest major business to caution that workers and customers could face an impact from the rise in business taxes.