The Latest Breaking News from Rachel Reeves

Stock market news and latest business and finance updates from Wednesday

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Rachel Reeves must use her autumn Budget to set aside manifesto commitments and put the public finances on a more sustainable footing. The most reliable and economically sound way is the most straightforward – and the most politically difficult

These guilty firms could also face steep financial penalties, which would help fund a whistleblower reward system offering £500 per verified illegal worker,

The Tories claim scrapping the £500 dividend allowance will drag an estimated 5.22 million more people into paying investment levies.

The Tories argue that leaving investors ‘in limbo’ could harm the economy

Marcus Johnson’s successful claim means more consumers can access a multi-billion-pound compensation scheme

INSIDE BUSINESS: Former chancellor warns the UK against abandoning the global crypto race, says James Moore – and, when it comes to loosening consumer protection rules, he may have a point

More tax hikes seem inevitable in Rachel Reeves’s Budget — and the capital is likely to face the worst of them, writes Jonathan Prynn

A report from KPMG has warned that traditional banks will need to overhaul and embrace AI as they face a squeeze on profits over the years ahead.