OBR: UK finances remain vulnerable despite budget
The Office for Budget Responsibility warns Rachel Reeves's tax-raising budget leaves UK public finances exposed to future shocks, despite doubling the fiscal buffer. Growth forecasts downgraded.
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Reeves' Budget Lifts Children From Poverty
Rachel Reeves' budget delivers real gains for families but faces OBR warnings over future cuts. Discover the full analysis of Labour's fiscal strategy and its implications.
Economists: Budget papers over cracks in UK economy
UK growth forecasts downgraded despite temporary tax rises. Economists warn Budget measures mask underlying fiscal risks as inflation and unemployment outlook worsens.
Reeves' Budget Puts Party Before Country
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget alienates voters to appease Labour MPs, raising taxes for welfare spending. A furious public won't be bought off for long. Read the full analysis.
Tax Hikes Hit 1.7 Million as Growth Forecasts Cut
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £26bn tax rises, hitting 1.7 million Britons. OBR forecasts downgraded growth and apologises for early budget leak. Read the full analysis.
Tax hits 1.7 million as Reeves raises rates to record high
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £26bn tax rises hitting 1.7 million Britons. Freeze on thresholds drags workers into higher tax bands as growth forecasts downgraded. Read the full analysis.
Rachel Reeves Budget: Tax Rises and Child Poverty Measures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils tax increases including mansion tax and pension reforms while scrapping two-child benefit cap to lift 450,000 children from poverty. Full analysis.
Reeves hikes taxes to all-time high in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £26bn tax rises, hitting 1.7m with higher income tax. OBR forecasts downgraded and apologises for early document release.
Reeves extends tax freeze, hitting millions of Britons
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends tax threshold freeze until 2030-31, dragging 5.2M more into income tax. Discover how this stealth raid impacts your finances and why it breaks manifesto promises.
Budget Leak Causes Market Chaos, Tax Hikes Revealed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces Budget leak crisis revealing tax increases for one in four workers by 2030, sparking financial market turmoil and political fallout.
Budget leak reveals £26bn tax rise and growth downgrade
OBR's premature release details Rachel Reeves' Budget, forecasting slower economic growth and £26bn in tax rises by 2030 through frozen thresholds. Discover the full impact.
Budget Leak: £26bn Tax Rise and Growth Downgrade
OBR forecasts reveal UK tax increases rising to £26bn by 2030 and significant economic growth downgrades following early Budget release. Discover the full impact.
Budget 2025: Tax Freezes Extended, Growth Forecast Cut
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers Budget with tax threshold freezes until 2030, scrapping two-child benefit cap and revised growth forecasts. Key measures analysed.
Met Office Christmas 2025 forecast rules out snow
The Met Office predicts a mild, wet Christmas for the UK in 2025, contrasting sharply with bookmakers' slashed odds for snow. Get the latest festive forecast details here.
Nature's Signs Point to a Hard Winter Ahead
Ancient folklore suggests animal behaviour predicts a harsh UK winter. Discover the truth behind fat squirrels, spider invasions, and caterpillar myths. Read the facts now.
OBR's 15-year low growth forecast pressures Reeves' Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves focuses on 'fairness' in pre-Budget speech as OBR prepares to issue most pessimistic growth forecasts in 15 years. Read the full analysis.
Met Office: White Christmas Unlikely in UK
The Met Office indicates snow is improbable for Christmas week across the UK, with temperatures expected to be above average. Discover the latest long-range forecast details.
Reeves calls for Labour unity ahead of Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges Labour MPs to support Wednesday's Budget amid expected tax increases and economic challenges. Read the latest Westminster developments.
UK's 'Growth Emergency' Ahead of Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts a 'growth emergency' with the OBR set to issue its most pessimistic economic forecasts in 15 years. Discover the Budget's potential impact.
Government borrowing higher than forecast pre-Budget
UK public sector borrowing reached £17.4bn in October, surpassing official forecasts and putting pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next week's crucial Budget announcement.
UK Government Borrowing Higher Than Forecast
UK public sector borrowing reached £17.4bn in October, overshooting forecasts and piling pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next week's crucial Budget announcement.
Government borrowing exceeds forecasts before Budget
Public sector borrowing reached £17.4bn last month, exceeding official forecasts and putting pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next week's crucial Budget announcement.
Productivity Downgrade Adds £20bn to Budget Deficit
OBR's productivity forecast downgrade creates £20bn fiscal black hole, forcing Chancellor Rachel Reeves to consider significant tax rises ahead of November Budget. Analysis by former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane.
TUC demands OBR overhaul ahead of budget
The TUC warns Britain's budget watchdog is hardwired for austerity and strangling growth. Read why a major review is demanded before the autumn budget.
Reeves Abandons Income Tax Hike in Budget U-Turn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped planned income tax increases due to improved economic forecasts. Discover how stronger wage growth influenced this Budget decision.
Top 10 Budget Hotels in Seville Under €80
Discover Seville's best affordable hotels offering stylish rooms, rooftop pools and central locations. Perfect for budget-conscious travellers seeking value in Andalusia.
Wetherspoon Hotels: Britain's Budget Accommodation Secret
Discover why Wetherspoon's budget hotels are becoming Britain's best-kept travel secret. Our in-depth review reveals surprising luxury at unbeatable prices.
Banks spared tax rises in Reeves budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to exempt major banks from tax increases in her upcoming budget, signalling a pragmatic approach to financial sector relations while facing criticism from opposition parties.
Reeves' Tax Gamble: Budget Amid Cost of Living Crisis
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure as her first budget approaches, with experts questioning whether income tax cuts can truly alleviate Britain's deepening cost of living pressures.
Police Scotland demands extra £140m amid budget crisis
Police Scotland faces its most severe financial crisis since its creation, with chiefs warning they need an additional £140 million annually just to maintain current service levels amid rising operational costs.
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