Westminster

What the “Halloween” budget means for Britain

Labour’s “trick-or-treat” Halloween budget was not at all pro-business or growth. Should we be afraid?

Rachel Reeves turned your pension into Hotel California

It finally happened. The trap snapped shut with new taxes on inherited pensions. You can check out anytime you like, but your money can never leave.

Unproductive spending and taxes on investment

The budget is in. But what does it really mean? I asked our editorial team to give their take. And got three completely different answers… Which one do you agree with?