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Few can doubt that the Tories left office with the public finances in a dire state. But it takes two parties not to talk about the tax rises necessary to plug that gap. Indeed, no lesser authority than the Institute for Government’s Paul Johnson accused both Labour and the Conservatives…

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as McDonald’s faces pressure to cut prices and lure back customers

Study reveals support for measures to maintain public services, regardless of impact on household finances

Will the return to ‘boring’ politics make all Britain’s problems magically disappear? If you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

With Labour heavily predicted to win the upcoming UK election, there has been much talk about future tax plans.

THE director of Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has dismissed a claim made by a senior Labour Party candidate that the financial situation of…

Everything you need to know about the tax cuts proposed in the 2024 manifestos – and how they’re costed

Institute of Fiscal Studies also dismissive of plans by Lib Dems, Greens and – in particular – Reform UK

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