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Austerity warning for public services after tax cuts

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Falling inflation and rising wages ease cost of living pressures for some, (...)

Interest rates expected to be held after small economic growth

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UK economy grew faster than estimated since Covid

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Tim Gurner: Australian tycoon calls for layoffs to fix worker attitudes

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UK economy made stronger recovery during Covid

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UK faces ‘heightened recession risks’ as interest rates bite

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Amazon online sales improve despite economy fears

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US jobs market holds steady despite rate rises

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Travel recovery to boost global economy, says IMF

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Government borrows less than expected in June

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ExxonMobil reports record first-quarter profits of $11.4bn

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Corporation tax: Jeremy Hunt confirms rise to 25% from April

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Childcare, energy bill support, pensions and more will affect your finances. (...)

Budget: Pensions to get boost as tax-free limit to rise

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UK economy rebounds as Rishi Sunak says confidence is returning

The economy grew by more than expected in January, helped by higher school (...)

Budget 2023: What could be in it and when will it happen?

The government will reveal how much of our money it will take in taxes and (...)

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Government announces extra funding to help those in least-efficient homes (...)

Autumn Statement: When is it and how will it affect me?

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US economy resilient despite rising prices

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Government borrowing costs fall and sterling climbs as most of the mini-budget (...)

Big and painful cuts needed to fix budget, says IFS

Public spending needs to fall by £60bn to balance the books if tax cuts go (...)

Recession risk rises as economy unexpectedly shrinks

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Kwasi Kwarteng: We stopped consumer spending collapse

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EU agrees windfall tax on energy firms

The EU has agreed to implement levies on energy firms which are benefiting (...)

UK not in recession, new figures suggest

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Liz Truss admits disruption after tax cut pledges

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Thousands complain to HMRC about tax repayments

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IMF openly criticises UK government tax plans

The UK government proposals will work at "cross purposes" with the cost-of-living (...)

Kwasi Kwarteng: I want to keep cutting taxes

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The value of the pound touched a record low against the dollar on Monday after (...)

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Income tax to be cut by 1p from April

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Markets worry over the outlook for government finances following the biggest (...)

Pound hits new 37-year low as retail sales slide

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House price growth at 10% a year despite squeeze on finances

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UK economy shrinks as outlook on recession darkens

The economy shrank by 0.1% leading some experts to warn a recession could (...)

Liz Truss defends energy firms saying profit is not evil

The Tory leader hopeful says profit is not "dirty" and windfall taxes were (...)

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The UK economy is forecast to shrink this year but what will it mean for first-time (...)

US economy shrinks again sparking recession fears

The US economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.9% in the three months to (...)

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The US economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.9% in the three months to (...)

Apple and Amazon sales up despite rising prices

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Truss tax plans accused of breaking spending rules

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New chancellor Nadhim Zahawi pledges to control rising prices

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Tax cuts could be misguided and might boost inflation by strengthening spending, (...)

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Two million more people paying higher rate tax

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People struggling with their finances can access small, zero-cost loans as (...)

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Global stock markets fall as economy fears grow

The Dow Jones share index closed below 30,000 at its lowest level in more (...)

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Asian stocks slide over global economy concerns

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Fears for UK economy grow as higher prices bite

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Audit reforms aim to prevent accounting scandals

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The haulage industry should be given two years to make changes or face a new (...)

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Warning poorest households are struggling to get £150 energy rebate

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Recession fears grow as rising prices hit spending

People spent less in shops and cut down on car journeys leading to the economy (...)

US economy contracts as Ukraine war hits trade

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Retail sales fall as rising cost of living bites

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UK set for slowest growth in G7 as Ukraine war hits global economy

The Ukraine war will "severely set back" global growth with the UK hit harder (...)

National Insurance rise starts to hit pay packets

The prime minister says it is fair for some to face an extra tax burden to (...)

Money saving tips: How to cut spending as energy bills rise

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Money saving tips: How to budget as energy bills rise

Four experts share practical ways to protect your finances and soften the (...)

Pub chain warns of higher food prices as VAT rises

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US jobless claims at lowest level since 1969

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IMF: Ukraine economy could shrink as much as 35%

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Ukraine brings significant economic uncertainty, Rishi Sunak warns

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Taxpayer left to pay billions due to Covid fraud, say MPs

Public Accounts Committee report says the taxpayer is exposed to long-term (...)

Fines loom for late self-assessment tax returns

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Do more to spur investment, firms urge government

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HMRC seizes NFT for first time in £1.4m fraud case

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UK economy rebounds with fastest growth since WW2

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BP profits surge amid calls for windfall tax

The energy giant benefited from higher oil and gas prices last year.

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The UK will be left with a £35bn "black hole" as motorists switch to electric (...)

US jobs growth stronger than expected as economy shrugs off Omicron

Employers added 467,000 jobs in January, far better than most analysts had (...)

India says it will launch digital rupee as soon as this year

It is the latest major economy to announce its own virtual currency, as China (...)

Two million people miss tax return deadline

Penalties for late filing will not be enforced for another month, HM Revenue (...)

US economy grows at fastest pace in decades

Economic activity jumped by 5.7% in 2021, but analysts expect growth to slow (...)

Kwarteng: No U-turn on National Insurance tax rise

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng says a National Insurance rise to fund the (...)

Millions yet to file tax return as scammers circle

HMRC says 3.5 million people are still to file, but it will not fine those (...)

IMF expert: Families may need help with energy bills

The IMF says the global economy is entering 2022 in a weaker position than (...)

China cuts interest rates as economic growth slows

Compared to a year earlier, the economy grew 4% in the last three months of (...)

UK economy above pre-Covid levels in November

Faster than expected growth meant the economy was 0.7% larger than in February (...)

World Bank warns global economy faces grim outlook

The bank predicts a "pronounced slowdown", with global economic growth falling (...)

UK steel future uncertain without US tariffs deal

Europe has reached an agreement over Trump-era taxes but the UK is still facing (...)

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The Bank Rate is one of the main tools used to keep the economy growing steadily. (...)

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Few people face an immediate impact on their finances, but the rising Bank (...)

Interest rates rise for first time in three years

Policymakers increase rates from their historic low despite fears that Omicron (...)

UK economy stutters as health sector drives growth

The economy grew by 0.9% between August and October reflecting strong growth (...)

Plan B: How will the changes affect the economy?

Nightclubs, restaurants and shops could be hit by new Covid curbs, but many (...)

Uber prices could rise 20% after UK ruling

In a move that will affect the whole taxi industry, a judge has ruled Uber (...)

Shell plans to move headquarters to the UK

The oil giant will shift its tax residence from the Netherlands to the UK (...)

UK economic growth slows as supply problems hit the recovery

The economy grew by 1.3% between July and September, with supply chain problems (...)

US central bank is reducing its bond-buying programme

The US central bank will reduce the $120bn a month support introduced to help (...)

US sees strong jobs growth as wages edge higher

Employers took on 531,000 extra workers in October in a sign the economy is (...)

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Few people face an immediate impact on their finances, but a rising Bank rate (...)

G20: World leaders agree to historic corporate tax deal

Leaders at the G20 in Rome endorse a proposal that sets a minimum tax rate (...)

US growth slows to just 2% as Delta hits economy

The US economy slowed sharply in the third quarter as the Delta variant of (...)

Budget 2021: Prosecco and pint taxes to fall, red wine to rise

A shake-up of alcohol duty is announced by the chancellor, with higher taxes (...)

Budget 2021: Price rises could hit highest rate in 30 years, says forecaster

The economy is set to return to pre-Covid levels at the end of the year, but (...)

Why 2.3 million US children could miss out on expanded tax credit

About 67 million US children are eligible for new benefits, but some of the (...)

You may be able to book a flying taxi within three years

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The tax fraud merry-go-round that cost billions

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Tax cheat schemes cost governments billions

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Nations agree to 15% minimum corporate tax rate

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Council tax could rise by £220, say researchers

Households in England could see bills jump within three years, says the Institute (...)

Overseas workers only way to solve shortages, says Next boss

Next boss Lord Wolfson says hiring overseas workers under a visa tax scheme (...)

Stamp duty holiday: Success or failure?

As stamp duty returns to its pre-pandemic status, there are opposing views (...)

Boohoo sales soar but shipping costs dent profits

The fast fashion retailer saw pre-tax profits hit by high shipping costs in (...)

Restaurants warn prices will rise due to VAT hike

The increased sales tax will be passed on to customers, say restaurant and (...)

Gas price crisis: Food firms face huge price rise for carbon dioxide

The US supplier of CO2, which will receive millions in UK taxpayer support (...)

E.On boss: Remove green levies to cut energy bills

Cut soaring energy costs by paying energy levies through taxes, E.On UK boss (...)

Amazon pays £492m in UK tax as sales surge to £20.6bn

The online retail giant saw UK sales rise by 50% last year amid a Covid-driven (...)

Why tax pay packets more and not property?

The pandemic response has spurred a greater willingness to tax wages rather (...)

Business bosses warn new tax could hit jobs

Lobby groups have described a new health and social care tax as "ill-timed" (...)

US jobs growth disappoints as recovery falters

The US economy added just 235,000 jobs in August, according to the Bureau (...)

South Korea becomes first major Asian economy to raise interest rates

The move comes as central banks around the world prepare to exit emergency (...)

House prices: Demand changes, not tax waiver, pushed prices up

The stamp duty holiday did not cause rising house prices, the Resolution Foundation (...)

The $8bn EV company you’ve probably never heard of

Electric vehicle firm Arrival is worth $8bn (£5.7bn) - and is only making (...)

US economy adds more jobs than expected in July

US employers added 943,000 jobs in July, while the unemployment rate fell (...)

EU puts its digital tax plan on ice

The EU says suspending the plan will help achieve a global tax deal, but Ireland (...)

Cairn Energy gets right to seize Indian assets in tax row

Oil and gas firm Cairn Energy gets backing from a French court in a tax row (...)

Wetherspoons warns price of meals to rise if VAT goes up

The pub chain says it will put up the price of meals in its pubs if a VAT (...)

Public finances vulnerable to shocks after Covid, says watchdog

Government debt has soared as the costs of Covid mount, says the Office for (...)

US jobs growth picks up speed amid reopening

The US economy added 850,000 jobs in June, according to the Bureau of Labour (...)

Global tax overhaul backed by 130 countries

The OECD, which led the talks, announces that many have backed plans for a (...)

Trump Organization expected to be charged over tax

The firm and its chief financial officer are set to be charged with tax-related (...)

Small businesses urgently call for more Covid support

Payments on VAT and loans kick in from next week but many companies cannot (...)

Inaccurate gas and electricity bills criticised

The problem puts an extra strain on finances already affected by the pandemic, (...)

UK economy lags behind other countries in Covid recovery

The G20 major economies grow slightly compared with pre-pandemic levels, but (...)

Tax details of US super-rich allegedly leaked

US authorities probe leak claiming to show how billionaires including Jeff (...)

US economy adds fewer jobs than forecast despite reopening

US employers added 559,000 jobs in May as restrictions eased, although the (...)

British exports worth billions have faced EU tariffs since Brexit

Despite the tariff-free deal agreed with the EU, a study finds up to £3.5bn (...)

UK economy set to grow at fastest rate in more than 70 years

Economy expected to grow by 7.25% in 2021 as lockdown restrictions are eased, (...)

US economy accelerates as recovery continues

The economy grew strongly in the first quarter of 2021 helped by heavy government (...)

Samsung heirs to pay record inheritance tax

The Lee family will pay more than $10bn, one of the largest ever inheritance (...)

Covid costs push government borrowing to highest since WW2

The government borrowed £303bn in the year to March, reflecting the cost (...)

Climate change: Shipping industry calls for new global carbon tax

The global shipping industry wants governments to tax their carbon emissions (...)

Why global tax talks are back on the agenda

International efforts to reform business taxation have been given new impetus (...)

Tax wealth to help shrink inequality caused by Covid says IMF

Inequality had widened in the year since the virus first hit the global economy, (...)

Budget 2021: The challenge facing Rishi Sunak

The BBC looks at the state of the UK economy ahead of the spring Budget.

Budget 2021: £5bn fund to help High Street recover from Covid

Grants for 700,000 firms come as Rishi Sunak warns public finances face a (...)

Fraudsters stepped up efforts in new year, HMRC figures show

Con-artists claimed people could receive a tax rebate or a grant, as they (...)

UK finances see first January deficit in 10 years

Government borrowing hit £8.8bn last month, the highest January figure since (...)

UK government borrowing hits highest January level since records began

It is the first time in 10 years that more have been borrowed than collected (...)

House prices up 8.5% in 2020 amid tax holiday

Prices climbed at their fastest annual rate since October 2014, official figures (...)

UK economy poised like a coiled spring, says Bank economist

Andy Haldane says the UK economy will surge back this spring thanks to the (...)

UK economy suffered record annual slump in 2020

The size of the economy shrank by 9.9% in 2020 as coronavirus restrictions (...)

US airline set to buy flying electric taxis for airport runs

United Airlines plans to buy 200 of the aircraft to fly passengers to airports (...)

Tesco tells Chancellor to hit online rivals with sales tax

Boss Ken Murphy has asked Chancellor Rishi Sunak for a "level playing field" (...)

Amazon criticised in paying lower rates than shops

Amazon has been accused of paying less business rates tax than British bricks (...)

US job growth sluggish as virus hampers recovery

The US economy added just 49,000 jobs in January, with the hospitality sector (...)

HMRC waives penalty for late filing of self-assessments

Self-employed people will not be fined if they file their tax returns online (...)

Barclaycard customers face higher minimum payments

The changes affecting some customers take effect as finances are squeezed (...)

Coronavirus: How the pandemic has changed the world economy

Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses (...)

UK borrowing hits highest December level on record

Government borrowing hit £34.1bn last month, as the cost of pandemic support (...)

UK economy shrank by 2.6% in November as services suffered

Coronavirus restrictions in England affected services, with pubs and hairdressers (...)

How much can Joe Biden get done on the US economy?

The new US president may have more scope to make change than initially thought. (...)

Covid contraction shrinks German economy by 5%

Figures for 2020 show a sharp decline, but less severe than many economists (...)

OECD: Lockdowns here to stay, even with vaccine plan

The economic think-tank tips a better economy in 2021 but success will depend (...)

US hit as jobs fall for first time since April

The US economy lost 140,000 jobs in December, as rising coronavirus cases (...)

US backs down from tariffs over French tech giant taxes

The decision comes less than three weeks before US President Donald Trump (...)

Brexit: Problems grow at UK ports with backlogs and delays

Many retailers believe they will be paying taxes on exports of goods that (...)

Snapchat boss: US faces ‘century of competition’

The billionaire founder of messaging app Snapchat also said he was "happy" (...)

Trump trade chief wants WTO leadership race reopened

Picking a new leader for the WTO will be a challenge for Joe Biden as the (...)

Uber sells off flying taxi unit

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Treasury eyes VAT charges for gig economy firms

The "shared economy" has grown rapidly thanks to technology platforms like (...)

Japan announces new Covid-19 stimulus for economy

The $708bn (£530bn) package includes subsidies for green investment and spending (...)

Job growth slows in US as virus cases surge

The US economy added just 245,000 jobs in November - far less than expected. (...)

Will vaccines save the UK economy?

Vaccines could give businesses the confidence to invest, stopping job cuts (...)

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Every year the chancellor doles out billions of pounds of taxpayer money, (...)

Sunak faces backlash over public sector pay freeze

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The deal is almost a decade in the making and covers nearly a third of the (...)

Switzerland moves to close bribery loophole

Bribes paid to private individuals will stop being tax deductible from 2022, (...)

Asian trade mega-pact set to be signed this weekend

The deal is almost a decade in the making and covers nearly a third of the (...)

Capital gains tax: Rate should double, says government review

The chancellor commissioned the report in July as part of efforts to cover (...)

Capital gains tax: Overhaul urged by government body

The chancellor commissioned the report in July as part of efforts to cover (...)

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Chinese President Xi opens up to more trade deals and imports

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Former BHS owner jailed for six years for tax evasion

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US growth surged in summer but recovery is slowing

The US economy grew 7.4% over the quarter, but output remains lower than last (...)

UK economic growth slows despite restaurant boost

The economy grew 2.1% in August, below expectations, despite a lift from Eat (...)

Pace of UK economic growth slows in August

The economy expanded by 2.1%, helped by the Eat Out to Help Out scheme, but (...)

Rishi Sunak: VAT cut to be extended for hospitality sector

The chancellor has announced that a VAT cut to 5% across hospitality and tourism (...)

Rising virus rates threaten economy, warns Bank

Bank of England says a no-deal Brexit is another risk as it keeps interest (...)

US budget deficit soars to $3tn record

Coronavirus aid programmes have prompted the gap between spending and tax (...)

UK signs first major post-Brexit trade deal with Japan

Symbolic trade deal will cover 99% of UK exports to Japan but boost economy (...)

Amazon pays £290m in UK tax as sales surge to £14bn

The tech giant has faced scrutiny over its UK tax bill, but says it pays "all (...)

Coronavirus: Working from home damaging economy, Raab warns

The government wants more workers back into offices, while other warn a swift (...)

France in huge coronavirus recovery plan focusing on green energy

France unveils a 100bn-euro plan to kick-start the economy, with a promise (...)

Coronavirus: Rolls-Royce reports record loss as travel slumps

The company, which makes engines for planes, is cutting jobs and selling assets (...)

Facebook agrees to pay France €106m in back taxes

The social networking giant has also agreed to pay France 50% more tax for (...)

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Just Eat to stop using gig economy workers

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Coronavirus: US economy sees sharpest contraction in decades

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