1. Home
  2. Tax and spending

Buzz & Beyond: Tax and spending

Spending big on defence is a win for Rachel Reeves, Britain and the world | Will Hutton
Trending

Spending big on defence is a win for Rachel Reeves, Britain and the world | Will Hutton

Spending big on defence is a win for Rachel Reeves, Britain and the world | Will Hutton
Source: The Guardian
Published: Feb, 23 2025 07:00

A tax overhaul would enable Labour to raise cash to boost security. But it must act swiftly. It was a week that shook the world. The spilled Ukrainian blood counted for nothing as Donald Trump openly sided with Russia to achieve a peace that can only reward it for its unilateral aggression. As profoundly, the US president has launched a new era in which might is right, “strong” men carve up the globe, and international law and multilateral institutions are eviscerated. Nor, as the former head of MI6 Alex Younger told BBC’s Newsnight, is there any going back.

Continue reading...

Rachel Reeves given smaller than expe...
Rachel Reeves given smaller than expected £15bn tax boost to UK finances Rachel Reeves given smaller than expected £15bn tax boost to UK finances
The Guardian
Investment in UK’s crumbling public s...
Investment in UK’s crumbling public services is pro-growth, says pensions minister Investment in UK’s crumbling public services is pro-growth, says pensions minister
The Guardian
Right to buy is wrong, and Labour mus...
Right to buy is wrong, and Labour must take action | Letters Right to buy is wrong, and Labour must take action | Letters
The Guardian
Poorest UK households pay rising shar...
Poorest UK households pay rising share of income on council tax, study finds Poorest UK households pay rising share of income on council tax, study finds
The Guardian
UK tax administration costs spirallin...
UK tax administration costs spiralling due to complex system, says watchdog UK tax administration costs spiralling due to complex system, says watchdog
The Guardian
M&S boss says UK retailers being ‘rai...
M&S boss says UK retailers being ‘raided like a piggy bank’ over planned tax rises M&S boss says UK retailers being ‘raided like a piggy bank’ over planned tax rises
The Guardian

Most Viewed

Labour’s private school tax plan strongly backed by publi...
Labour’s private school tax plan strongly backed by public, poll shows Labour’s private school tax plan strongly backed by publi...
The Guardian
Spending big on defence is a win for Rachel Reeves, Brita...
Spending big on defence is a win for Rachel Reeves, Britain and the world | Will Hutton Spending big on defence is a win for Rachel Reeves, Brita...
The Guardian
Rachel Reeves given smaller than expected £15bn tax boost...
Rachel Reeves given smaller than expected £15bn tax boost to UK finances Rachel Reeves given smaller than expected £15bn tax boost...
The Guardian
Investment in UK’s crumbling public services is pro-growt...
Investment in UK’s crumbling public services is pro-growth, says pensions minister Investment in UK’s crumbling public services is pro-growt...
The Guardian
Right to buy is wrong, and Labour must take action | Letters
Right to buy is wrong, and Labour must take action | Letters Right to buy is wrong, and Labour must take action | Letters
The Guardian
Poorest UK households pay rising share of income on counc...
Poorest UK households pay rising share of income on council tax, study finds Poorest UK households pay rising share of income on counc...
The Guardian
UK tax administration costs spiralling due to complex sys...
UK tax administration costs spiralling due to complex system, says watchdog UK tax administration costs spiralling due to complex sys...
The Guardian
M&S boss says UK retailers being ‘raided like a piggy ban...
M&S boss says UK retailers being ‘raided like a piggy bank’ over planned tax rises M&S boss says UK retailers being ‘raided like a piggy ban...
The Guardian
Civil servants will need to work efficiently or face redu...
Civil servants will need to work efficiently or face redundancy under new rules Civil servants will need to work efficiently or face redu...
The Guardian
SNP avoids early election as it wins backing for budget a...
SNP avoids early election as it wins backing for budget at Holyrood SNP avoids early election as it wins backing for budget a...
The Guardian
Ministers could allow council tax to rise by up to 25% to...
Ministers could allow council tax to rise by up to 25% to prevent bankruptcies Ministers could allow council tax to rise by up to 25% to...
The Guardian
How will alcohol duty changes affect the price of drinks?
How will alcohol duty changes affect the price of drinks? How will alcohol duty changes affect the price of drinks?
The Guardian

Trending

Popular Categories

Business
Lifestyle
Showbiz
Sports
Technology

Historical Trends

Civil servants will need to work efficiently or face redundancy under new rules
Civil servants will need to work efficiently or face redundancy under new rules Civil servants will need to work efficiently or face redu...
The Guardian
SNP avoids early election as it wins backing for budget at Holyrood
SNP avoids early election as it wins backing for budget at Holyrood SNP avoids early election as it wins backing for budget a...
The Guardian
Ministers could allow council tax to rise by up to 25% to prevent bankruptcies
Ministers could allow council tax to rise by up to 25% to prevent bankruptcies Ministers could allow council tax to rise by up to 25% to...
The Guardian
How will alcohol duty changes affect the price of drinks?
How will alcohol duty changes affect the price of drinks? How will alcohol duty changes affect the price of drinks?
The Guardian
Labour’s private school tax plan strongly backed by public, poll shows
Labour’s private school tax plan strongly backed by public, poll shows Labour’s private school tax plan strongly backed by publi...
The Guardian