5 h. ago Bulgaria's government withdraws controversial budget after major protests

Bulgaria’s government said Tuesday it is withdrawing a controversial budget proposal after protests against it drew tens of thousands of people and saw clashes between police and protesters

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34 h. ago Australia tracking Chinese navy flotilla in Philippine Sea as Marles announces major defence overhaul

Biggest changes to defence bureaucracy since the 1970s aim to tackle budget and timeline blowouts, government saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government has announced a major overhaul of the defence department, aimed at tackling budget and timeline blowouts, on the same day it confirmed Australia was tracking a Chinese navy flotilla in the Philippine Sea.In the biggest changes to the defence bureaucracy in Australia since the mid-1970s, Labor will merge three agencies - the capability acquisition and sustainment group, the guided weapons and explosive ordinance group and the naval shipbuilding and sustainment group. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Budget has preserved Starmer’s job until at least May elections, say Labour MPs

While some call budget ‘tactical victory’, few MPs believe it is enough for Labour to beat ReformUK politics live – latest updatesLabour MPs have said they believe Keir Starmer’s leadership is safe until at least the May elections, after a budget that avoided any major damaging measures but which few MPs believe will revive the party’s fortunes.More than a dozen previously loyal MPs told the Guardian they did not believe the budget would shift the fundamentals required for the party to beat Reform. “It only delays what is inevitable,” one minister said. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Major UK airport operator hits out at Rachel Reeves' Budget 'impacting hard

The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a business rate increase in her recent Budget. It will see major airports across the country hit with huge increases in their rate bills.

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4 d. ago Blow to two major London transport projects as they miss out on funding at Budget

Whilst the DLR extension was given the green light by the Chancellor, there was no mention of funding for the Bakerloo Line or delivery of the West London Orbital

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4 d. ago UK motorists 'to save £40 a year' in petrol and diesel after major Budget change

It's an unprecedented move for the industry

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5 d. ago Major hotel chain warns of ‘barrage of rising costs’ from Budget

The hotel group says it is now facing higher staff and tax bills

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5 d. ago Chancellor to face more questions after Budget overshadowed by major leak

The Chancellor’s decisions put Britain on course for a record tax burden as she hiked levies.

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5 d. ago PAUL NOWAK: 'Major policies in Labour Budget will help turn page on long, bleak Tory era'

'Bringing down energy bills and increasing the minimum wage above inflation will make a real difference to families', TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak writes for the Mirror

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5 d. ago Rachel Reeves says budget will cut living costs after shock OBR leak

Chancellor unveils action on energy bills, rail fares and two-child benefit cap as she reveals £26bn tax risesHow does freezing tax thresholds affect your tax bill?Budget 2025: key points at a glanceRachel Reeves has declared her budget will slash living costs for millions including ending the two-child benefit limit and cutting energy bills, but taxes are set to soar by £26bn to plug a gaping shortfall in the public finances.Major measures in the budget leaked early in a shock accidental release by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), triggering an instant bond market reaction an hour before the chancellor was on her feet in the House of Commons. After months of speculation, Reeves said her measures would put the public finances on a sustainable path while building “a fairer, a stronger, a more secure Britain” by tackling inflation and investing in large infrastructure projects. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Rachel Reeves Budget 2025: Major money changes young people need to know

Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget is out, but how will young people cope with the new cash ISA limit, pension caps, and extended tax freezes? We break down every key consequence.

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6 d. ago Major salary sacrifice change announced in Autumn Budget 2025 and how it will impact you

Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget has confirmed changes will be made on when earners pay national insurance on salary-sacrificed contributions

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6 d. ago Rachel Reeves Budget's 10 key points as major benefit and ISA changes explained

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils £26bn tax rises including mansion tax on homes over £2m, scrapping the two-child benefit limit, rail fare freeze and minimum wage hike

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6 d. ago Autumn Budget 2025 major 'mansion tax' announcement and how it could impact property market

The UK's most expensive homes are set to be hit with a new high value council tax surcharge

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6 d. ago Martin Lewis slams Budget bombshell leak with 'staggering' two

The Budget watchdog has accidentally released its major documents on the Budget before Rachel Reeves has delivered it to the Commons and Martin Lewis slammed the "staggering" mistake

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6 d. ago Cash ISA cut confirmed in Rachel Reeves' Budget in major blow for savers

You can currently save up to £20,000 across any ISA accounts you may have - but Rachel Reeves today used her Autumn Budget to confirm big changes

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6 d. ago Rachel Reeves handed phone as major budget details LEAK minutes before speech

This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated by our reporters as the breaking news story develops

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6 d. ago Major Budget details leaked BEFORE Rachel Reeves announces them

The Budget watchdog has accidentally released its major documents on the Budget before Rachel Reeves has delivered it to the Commons. We'll be bringing you the latest updates on this Breaking Politics News story.

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6 d. ago Autumn Budget 2025 LIVE as Rachel Reeves set to announce major tax and spending changes

The Chancellor will finally reveal her plans after months of speculation

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6 d. ago Minimum wage rise: Nine things to know as Rachel Reeves expected to raise rates in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to make a major new minimum wage announcement in today's Budget, giving millions of Brits a potentially significant pay rise

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