Worker productivity rose at its fastest pace in two years in the third quarter, while workers actually lost buying power because pay raises didn't keep up with inflation. Economists said productivity ...

Far-right pastor to undergo warrant hearing, promises followers to 'return as president' if arrested ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

After weeks of leaks and frenzied speculation, Rachel Reeves revealed her second Budget in a speech in the House of Commons on Wednesday afternoon. The Labour chancellor introduced a raft of tax ...

Use our interactive calculator to work out how you may be affected financially after the announcement of the Autumn 2025 budget yesterday (November 26). Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her second ...

Millions face a dramatic shake-up to their weekly finances from a combination of tax, benefit and wage changes. Our simple Budget Calculator will help families, workers and pensioners see exactly what ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. People earning about £50,000 a year will be among the hardest hit under an extension to a freeze on personal ...

Term-time school fines aren't going anywhere, so this clever calculator helps parents work out the fines for holidays in school in term time. Holiday prices soar the minute schools break up, and for ...