Cambridge shelter resident says Budget must focus on housing
Emma Howgego,Cambridgeshire and Peterborough political reporter and Shariqua AhmedA man experiencing homelessness said he hoped the government would focus on increasing accessibility to housing in its upcoming Budget. Josh, 26,…
Devon gin maker fears further tax increase in Budget
Miles DavisDevon political reporterBBCMick Skerratt from Exeter Gin runs a gin school as well as producing spiritsA gin producer and drinks maker is concerned the chancellor might increase tax on…
Sweaty Betty offered Middlesbrough trainer £4k for slogan use and silence
Stuart Whincup and Tom Burgess,North East and CumbriaBBCGeorgina Cox says she wants Sweaty Betty to apologiseA personal trainer has revealed women's activewear brand Sweaty Betty offered her a settlement of…
Bridgnorth barber to offer ‘pay what you can’ haircuts
Charlotte Bentonin BridgnorthA Shropshire barber is offering "pay what you can" haircuts in December, to help people struggling ahead of Christmas.Marcus Lewis-Roper opened MLR Adonis Barbers in Bridgnorth seven weeks…
What taxes apply to electric vehicles and when will new petrol and diesel cars be banned?
What taxes apply to electric vehicles and how could the Budget change that?Katy AustinTransport correspondent Getty ImagesA new tax for drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) could be announced by Chancellor…
Government borrowing for October higher than expected
Rachel ClunBusiness reporterGetty ImagesUK government borrowing was higher than expected last month, according to the latest official figures.Borrowing - the difference between public spending and tax income - was £17.4bn…