Reeves to defend budget as businesses say tax rises will damage growth The chancellor will mount a defence of her budget in an appearance at the Confederation of British ... to chart an item's ...

What's changing? From 1 April, movers will start paying tax on properties over £125,000, down from £250,000, at a rate of 2%. First-time buyers will have to pay stamp duty on homes worth more ...

"Urgent preparations" are being made for higher winds expected on Tuesday as firefighters continue to battle three blazes.