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Express Politics10 Apr 2026

Rachel Reeves 'destroying' UK housing market as Brits hammered by another new tax

Some people who voted Labour in 2024 now regret their decision, a survey has suggested.

EconomyHousing
Express Politics9 Apr 2026

'Spineless' Starmer savaged as he flies to Middle East - 'all talk and no trousers'

Sir Keir has pledged to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP, but divisions within Labour over how to fund that ambition have slowed progress.

EconomyDefence
Express Politics8 Apr 2026

Labour's 'stealth tax bombshell' to wipe out April's £117 energy bill savings

Brits are set to be hit by Labour's "multi-billion pound stealth tax grab".

Economy
Express Politics8 Apr 2026

POLL: Should four-day working weeks be banned?

Shadow Local Government Secretary Sir James Cleverly said taxpayers "should not be paying full rates for part-time services".

Economy
Express Politics30 Mar 2026

Humiliation for Labour as Angela Rayner’s big promise ‘completely out of reach’

Industry officials warn that "economic uncertainty" could have a "crippling impact" on housebuilding targets.

EconomyDefenceHousing
Express Politics28 Mar 2026

Britons give scathing verdict on Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves's economic leadership

Pressure intensifies for bold action to tackle cost of living in wake of surge in voters saying the economy is in a bad state

Economy
Express Politics27 Mar 2026

Tax cut warning for Rachel Reeves - even socialist Spain has helped motorists with this

The Chancellor is coming under mounting pressure to ease the burden on drivers as prices continue to rise at the pumps

PoliticsEconomyDefence
Express Politics27 Mar 2026

Rachel Reeves days are numbered as Chancellor - this huge mistake just sealed her fate

The Labour MP is under intense pressure as the Iran war impacts the UK economy

EconomyDefence
Express Politics26 Mar 2026

Rachel Reeves has made the UK weaker when the world is more dangerous than ever

The Chancellor stands accused of pushing up borrowing, spending and taxesand delivering stagnant growth.

Economy
Express Politics26 Mar 2026

Rachel Reeves is desperate to blame Iran or Donald Trump - but she destroyed our economy

Today's OECD forecast will mask Labour's homegrown woes - but with 33,000 hospitality businesses shut since the first budget, Tehran is not to blame.

EconomyHealthcare
Express Politics26 Mar 2026

One huge mistake by Rachel Reeves made the UK economy weaker before Iran war

Bombshell new figures show how one sector of British industry has suffered

EconomyDefence
Express Politics26 Mar 2026

State pension £25,140 tax threshold decision update as plan backing soars

A petition calling on the Chancellor to double the income tax threshold for state pensioners is set for a Commons showdown

PoliticsEconomy