Medium-term fiscal plan delayed by two weeks

The medium-term fiscal plan has been delayed by more than two weeks, says Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt. Instead of delivering his economic plan on 31 October, the Chancellor will now reveal an upgraded Autumn Statement on 17 November. The statement will be...

Tax take hits £368.9bn in six months

Total tax receipts hit £368.9 billion in April to September 2022 - £35 billion higher than the same period last year. Receipts for income tax, capital gains tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs) soared to £204.6bn in the first six months of the year, an...

Triple lock pensions under question

Prime Minister Liz Truss is no longer committed to defending triple lock pensions, according to a spokesperson from Number 10. The triple lock guarantees that the state pension will rise every year either in line with inflation, average national earnings, or 2.5% -...

Charities warned against online fraud

Charities are at risk of "underestimating" online fraud, according to a new survey from the Charity Commission. The survey, published on 14 October, shows that around one in eight charities (12%) has experienced cybercrime in the past year. More charities were exposed...