HM Treasury
The government’s economic and finance ministry, responsible for Budgets and fiscal policy.
UK retail footfall falls 2.9% in September as Budget and Christmas near
After a 2.9% fall in September footfall, the BRC and John Lewis have set out tax asks for the Chancellor ahead of the 28 October Budget, as Christmas trading nears.
Stamp duty reform for first-time buyers: ministers target delays
The government's homebuying package targets delays and collapsed sales, not stamp duty allowance changes. The tax itself is untouched in the announcement.
Clocks go back 25 October: darker drives and what UK drivers need to know
The clocks go back one hour on Sunday 25 October, bringing darker evening drives. No new driving law takes effect that day, but safety checks matter now.
Grenfell Tower community update October 2026: what it covers
The government's October 2026 update sets out how Grenfell Tower is being taken down and includes dust, noise and vibration monitoring. The published summary does not mention rehousing or compensation.
Online sales tax plan could cut high street business rates
A think tank says a 2% levy on large retailers' remote sales could raise £1.5bn to cut business rates for shops, pubs and restaurants. Ministers have not backed it.
Leicestershire textile maker Moll (UK) Ltd was placed into creditors’ liquidation in 2016, Gazette notice shows
Moll (UK) Limited, a Leicestershire textile manufacturer, was placed into creditors' liquidation on 10 June 2016, according to a notice in The Gazette.
Kemi Badenoch inheritance tax policy would exempt family homes
The Conservative leader says no one would pay inheritance tax on a family home. Tax experts say the £6bn-a-year plan would mainly help wealthier households.
UK building safety reforms 2026: new chief adviser appointed
A new independent Chief Construction and Scientific Adviser starts work as the Building Safety Levy takes effect. Here is what both mean for flat owners and buyers.
UK digital bonds: first digital gilt, DIGIT, expected by early 2027
The Treasury has named six banks for DIGIT, the first digitally native government bond. Here is how it works, when it is expected and what it means for savers.
Chancellor weighs energy bills help for low income households
John Healey is reported to be considering a package worth over £1bn, mostly a bigger Warm Home Discount, as forecasts point to a further rise in the energy price cap in January.
NHS AI Commission recommendations: government accepts all 44
Ministers have accepted all 44 recommendations on regulating artificial intelligence in the health service. Medical bodies welcome the plan but want safety, transparency and staff training to keep pace.
EES border delays UK travellers: checks are already live
The EU entry exit system is already live, a 6 October 2026 report says, so the October start date in the Mayor's 2024 statement is out of date. Here is what HS1 warned.
UK coach firms diesel prices crisis: what it means for you
Coach operators say record fuel costs are pushing them to breaking point. Here is what that could mean for school transport, group trips and the price you pay.
