Rachel Reeves

Rachel Reeves on a bus

MP urges bus companies to increase their capacity this summer

MPs Alison Hume and Kevin Hollinrake.

Council ‘closely monitoring’ impact of Iran war on Yorkshire coast energy costs

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume (left) and Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake (right) have both raised concerns over the increase in heating oil prices. Images: HOC

Yorkshire coast MPs call for swift action to tackle heating oil price increases

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North Yorkshire tourism firms fear visitor levy will hurt trade

Scarborough Town Council full meeting on Wedneday January 2026. Courtesy Anttoni Numminen/LDRS

Town council calls for possible ‘visitor tax income’ to be kept in Scarborough

Luke Campbell MBE, Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire.

Tourist tax must work for East Yorkshire, says mayor

Alex Sitaras said: "what we’re hearing already is a mix of frustration, confusion and, for some, real concern about making the wrong move."

Savings expert reveals how to protect your cash from Budget's changes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks at the Regional Investment Summit in Birmingham. The Government is expected to extend the freeze on income tax thresholds until 2030 (Photo: Joe Giddens - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Reeves drops tax hike - millions will pay more even without increase

Chancellor Rachel Reeves takes journalists' questions after delivering a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street. Reeves has reportedly ditched plans to raise income tax rates ahead of the November 26 Budget (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves U-turns on tax rises - but your bill could still go up

Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb has proposed a five-year minimum State Pension guarantee, even if a retiree dies early (Photo: Pexels)

New plan could guarantee 5 years of pension payments - even if you die

Chancellor Rachel Reeves takes journalists' questions after delivering a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street on November 4, 2025. Reeves has hinted that Labour may break its manifesto pledge not to raise taxes (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2025: Reeves hints at tax rises - what it means for your money
Millions of UK workers could see more of their wages taxed 💷
Alex Nelson

Drivers could soon face a new 'pay-per-mile' tax, with plans reportedly set to be unveiled by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the November 26 Budget (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Drivers could soon pay 3p per mile under Rachel Reeves’ new tax plan

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks on stage during the Labour Party conference in Liverpool in September. The Autumn Budget will take place on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 (Photo: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

What to expect from the Budget - Reeves faces £50bn gap and inflation

Shoppers walk past a Primark clothing store. The retailer's parent company has warned large UK stores could be under 'pressure' from tax changes (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Fashion brand boss warns large stores face pressure - and could close

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the Government's annual budget to Parliament on October 30, 2024 (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves announces 2025 Autumn Budget date - what to expect

Chancellor Rachel Reeves during a speech at Siemens Healthineers in January 2025 in Eynsham, England (Photo: Peter Cziborra - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves may cut tax-free pension lump sums – what it could mean

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves during a visit to Studio Ulster on August 12, 2025 in Belfast, Northern Ireland (Photo: Oliver McVeigh - Pool/Getty Images)

Reeves looking at property tax shake-up - what it may mean for buyers

NFU President Tom Bradshaw

Family farm tax will not achieve government intentions, says NFU

(Photo: Peter Byrne - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Spending Review 2025 – what Reeves’ plans mean for you and your money

The rural village of Commondale and, inset, Coun Carl Les.

Council leader's call to Government to ensure 'fair levels of funding'

(Photo: Peter Byrne - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Labour restores Winter Fuel Payment to millions of pensioners

Business in two minutes: UK borrowing surges as Musk makes Tesla vow

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, leaves 11, Downing Street to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025.

Watch: Rachel Reeves to make case for free trade at IMF talks

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume

MP ‘deeply concerned’ about Government’s welfare cut proposals

(Photos: Getty Images/Alex Nelson)

Spring Statement: relief but unconvinced - I’m still reeling from cuts

Chancellor Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street to deliver her spring statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025 (Photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement: will it put more cash in your pocket?

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, leaves 11, Downing Street to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025 (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

8 takeaways from Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement - including welfare

Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament in October 2024 (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Spring Statement 2025 - when it is and what Chancellor could announce
Changes could be on the way for welfare and public spending - but not everyone is on board 💷
Alex Nelson

Rachel Reeves facing new issue as UK firms are pausing or paring back hiring plans thanks to poor economic outlook and rising payroll costs.

Top business stories in 2 minutes: High Street firms' £1bn taxes blow

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume speaks about Scarborough bus manufacturing.

MP urges Government to support Scarborough bus manufacturing

(Photo: JONATHAN BRADY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Economy heading to 'worst of all worlds' with decline expected in 2025

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey (C) attends the central bank's Monetary Policy Report press conference at the Bank of England on 7 November 2024 (Photo: Henry Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Bank of England cuts interest rates again - what it means for you

Increase in number of UK businesses fleeing to Netherlands

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

How the Autumn Budget affects pensions - from the triple lock to tax

Mike Padgham

Scarborough care boss hits out at Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget

Here's what has been announced for education in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget

Budget day: What has been announced for schools and education?

Child plays with building blocks.

Watch: Measures for families announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget

Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament in October 2024.

Watch: Potential tax rises and who could be worse off following budget

Man reacts to the government’s plans to make the winter fuel payment means tested.

Watch as members of the public react to the winter fuel cuts

Alison Hume, Scarborough and Whitby MP.

Scarborough and Whitby MP talks about winter fuel payments at Labour Conference

Rachel Reeves listens to Keir Starmer on the Labour general election campaign trail in May (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: when it is and what could be in it - as PM warns of pain

Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume, and Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake.

Winter fuel: How MPs of Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale voted

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Martin Lewis' alert as payments cut - pensioners can still get £1000s

Professor Green. Photo: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

Going Green: Positive change is already happening

People will be heading to the polls at the General Election on July 4.

General election: Five key issues in Scarborough and Whitby
Scarborough and Whitby will get a new MP in July 2024 after voters go to the polls – these are some of the key issues that residents have raised.
Anttoni James Numminen, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Rachel Reeves and Scarborough and Whitby candidate Alison Hume in Scarborough.
picture: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Labour’s shadow chancellor promises tougher stance on water pollution

Kwasi Kwarteng has scrapped the top rate of income tax (Photo: PA)

The results of Kwasi Kwarteng’s first Autumn Mini-Budget.

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Sajid Javid rules out Plan B but hints at mandatory jabs for NHS staff

The health secretary has blamed asymptomatic people getting tested for driving test shortages. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Asymptomatic people are putting a strain on the NHS by getting coronavirus tests...

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A Greggs factory has temporarily closed due to a coronavirus outbreak

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson speaks in the Commons. Photo: PA

Coronavirus: Schools to close indefinitely from Friday and evictions banned

Recall Whirlpool tumble dryers, say MPs

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