James Moore

Larger businesses took the proposals in their stride, while smaller firms were outraged. But is it really going to cause a shockwave? James Moore investigates

It will take more than jacking up capital gains tax to plug the chancellor’s £22bn black hole, warns James Moore – even just tinkering with it could have an unintended consequence…

Never mind that me and my wife have spent tens of thousands on our child’s education and care, writes James Moore – we are still to blame for everything... apparently

Never mind that me and my wife have spent tens of thousands on our child’s education and care, writes James Moore – we are still to blame for everything... apparently

The chancellor will likely sell her widely expected Budget measure as a way to raise funds while protecting workers – and without breaking the letter of Labour’s manifesto pledges. But in reality, says James Moore, it is the ultimate stealth tax

... is that not only is it deeply unpopular, cautions James Moore – but it’s only a drop in the ocean when it comes to plugging the UK’s vast fiscal black hole

With inflation falling rapidly, the Bank of England is looking to cut interest rates, writes James Moore. There are still reasons to be cautious but mortgage payers can look forward to light at the end of the tunnel

When it is between a blow to the UK economy or lower food standards, there’s really little choice. The fact the US would be negatively impacted as well as us provides little comfort either, writes James Moore

Borrowing in October hit £17.4bn, close to record levels. James Moore asks how long it will be before Rachel Reeves is forced to impose more Budget pain

As insurance premiums soar, consumers have good reason to fear Aviva taking over Direct Line, warns James Moore