4 h. ago Reeves vows to make ‘fair and necessary choices’ as Budget day dawns

The Chancellor will aim to grasp the cost of living, and fiscal credibility in her second Budget.

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4 h. ago Farmers' fury as tractors banned from Budget day demonstration against Reeves' inheritance tax raid

Farmers planning a huge Budget day demonstration against the family farm tax tomorrow have been banned from bringing their tractors - prompting fury and accusations of two-tier policing.

Economics

4 h. ago Budget 2025 live: Rachel Reeves faces day of reckoning as she unveils billions in tax rises

Chancellor to unveil series of tax hikes to fill black hole in public finances in highly anticipated Budget on Wednesday

Economics

12 h. ago Andy Burnham can introduce a tourist tax, government says as mayors get new powers

The announcement comes a day before the budget

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13 h. ago Motability scheme explained: What it means for drivers ahead of Budget Day

Chancellor Rachel Reeves aims to cut £1 billion from the Motability scheme in the upcoming Autumn Budget.

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18 h. ago Rachel Reeves urges Labour MPs to back her Budget as she vows not to let critics ‘beat me’

The chancellor looked to rally the Labour troops, vowing she’ll still be chancellor in two years’ time if they back her plans for the economy

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19 h. ago Rachel Reeves vows to be Chancellor in two years time as she pleads for Labour unity head of Budget

Chancellor calls for unity as she speaks in front of restive backbenchers ahead of the Budget

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25 h. ago The PM's at 6s and 7s... A day before his Chancellor batters Britain with her nightmare Budget, grinning Starmer does viral 6

The grinning Prime Minister executed the 6-7 trend alongside pupils at Welland Academy as he visited to meet youngsters who receive free meals.

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40 h. ago Do you EVER keep a promise, Chancellor? Reeves vowed 'no more taxes' just a YEAR ago

Almost exactly a year ago the Chancellor used a speech to business leader at the CBI to vow 'no more taxes', after milking voters and businesses to the tune of £40billion in her first fiscal plan.

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5 d. ago Celebrity hairdresser Nicky Clarke to offer ‘Budget Day’ haircuts including the Fiscal Fringe and Balanced Bob

The pop-up offers customers a chance to get an A-list worthy haircut for an affordable price

Economics

6 d. ago Reeves vows to cut cost of living after inflation boost before final pre

Starmer facing questions in Commons ahead of crunch Budget next week

Economics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves gives strongest sign yet she WILL break Labour's manifesto vows on tax at Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggested the only way she could keep the promises not to increase income tax, national insurance or VAT was to cut investment - something she has ruled out.

Economics

3 w. ago ANDREW PIERCE: Rachel Reeves is a liar! I've counted SEVEN times where the Chancellor vowed not to raise taxes

The Chancellor told Britain after her last Budget, which raised our taxes to an all-time high, that she wasn't coming back for more.

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3 w. ago Reeves prepares ground for tax rises in Downing Street speech

Chancellor pledges to take ‘fair choices’ to reduce debt, protect NHS and cut cost of living in Budget

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3 w. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves to deliver major speech TODAY as Budget looms

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to vow to 'make the choices necessary' at the Budget as she grapples with a £20billion to £30billion blackhole in the public finances

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3 w. ago Reeves to lay groundwork for tax rises in ‘candid’ speech about budget

Chancellor to promise ‘fairness and opportunity’ but will not repeat manifesto pledge on tax, after PM’s hint at breachRachel Reeves will lay the groundwork for a tax-raising budget that could break Labour’s election promise on income tax, in a major speech in which she will be “candid” about the tough choices ahead.The chancellor will give the speech as the markets open on Tuesday, when she will promise to make fair choices at this month’s budget but decline to repeat her manifesto pledge of no rise in income tax, VAT or national insurance. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago If you're on £46,000 you're in Reeves' sights: Chancellor vowed not to raise tax for 'working people' but wouldn't say what that meant...now we know

The Tories have seized on claims by Whitehall sources that Rachel Reeves is targeting workers earning £46,000 a year or more to fill a £40 billion hole in the public finances.

Economics