UK PM Keir Starmer signals tax rises amid ‘painful’ decisions in October Budget

While the speech’s key points largely mirror those made by chancellor Rachel Reeves in July, Starmer ‘still struck an ominous tone’

Europe | 23 Aug 24

The potential for lower interest rates in the second half of 2024 is a ‘critical factor’

Companies | 22 Aug 24

Liverpool fans lost over £17k to criminals, closely followed by Arsenal fans who lost £12k

2.7 million people aged 60 and over will be brought into the higher rate of income tax

Companies | 22 Aug 24

There is still an ‘urgent need’ for firms to improve their handling of complaints

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