All news on the topic: John Healey

Britain’s borrowing costs have rocketed to levels not witnessed in decades, as escalating Middle East conflict and surging energy prices rattle bond markets.

Labour’s surrender of the Chagos Islands could balloon in costs by £288million, a Freedom of Information request has highlighted.

Britain is preparing to call up military veterans for a major mobilisation exercise next year as the country strengthens its ability to respond to the growing threat from Russia.

John Healey has refused to rule out further tax rises ahead of the Budget as he delivered his first major speech as chancellor.

Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey have been issued major warnings as Britain is "taxing itself into death."

Former head of MI6 Sir Richard Dearlove has warned foreign states have their ’fingerprints’ all over our critical infrastructure and called for action to protect Britain’s hardware and tech independence

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has been shut down in a fiery clash over Chancellor John Healey’s "hypocritical" U-turn on defence spending.

Nearly 30,000 British troops are unfit to serve on the front line, new figures have revealed.

Donald Trump has suggested he is reconsidering US support for Britain’s sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, in a move likely to strain the “special relationship” between Washington and London.

Britain has "literally no money" for the military, a defence contractor has said, slams Labour for leaving the UK in "grave danger".

The Army turned away the equivalent of more than 200 would-be recruits every day last year despite troop numbers plunging to a historic low.

John Healey’s first Budget will fail to set a target for Britain to spend three per cent of GDP on defence by 2030, despite the Chancellor resigning from the Cabinet over the issue just months ago.

The United States has threatened not to support the UK’s sovereignty over the Falkland Islands if Andy Burnham does not commit to an increase in defence spending.

Chancellor John Healey could be forced to contend with a £4billion fiscal headroom hit following the publication of shocking new immigration figures.

Reform UK has announced plans to introduce a tax credit for Britons who are left waiting on the phone to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for more than 30 minutes.

With only 12 weeks remaining before his first budget, the new chancellor, John Healey, is exploring ways to increase public investment without breaking the Treasury’s fiscal rules – and some economists are encouraging him to be bold.

Higher taxes are now the biggest perceived threat to Britain’s millionaires, according to a new survey.

UK drivers have stolen almost £200,000 of fuel from petrol stations on average every day since the Iran war broke out and sent prices soaring, according to industry analysis.

Neil Kinnock has urged Andy Burnham to increase tax on assets as a new poll reveals two-thirds of voters back the introduction of a “wealth tax”.

Andy Burnham is expected to unveil an £8.4 billion investment for nuclear submarines to get the new HMS Dreadnought through its sea trials and ready for service by the 2030s.

Prime minister Andy Burnham has declined to commit to the UK increasing its defence spending to 3 per cent of GDP by 2030.

The UK Government is committed to making sure pensioners whose only income is their pension will not pay income tax, the Treasury has said.

UK borrowing costs soared yesterday amid a global bond market rout sparked by a surge in the oil price back above $100.