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Reeves accused of lying over public finances hole

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces accusations of misleading public and markets after Treasury watchdog reveals she knew about £4.2bn headroom months before £30bn tax hikes. Read the full investigation.

Reeves' Uncle Attacks Labour Budget as 'Disgrace'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Conservative-supporting uncle Terry Smith launches blistering attack on her budget, calling it a 'bloody disgrace' and claiming Labour is 'out of their depth'.

IFS: Labour's Budget a 'Fiscal Fiction'

Rachel Reeves' budget faces IFS criticism as 'fiscal fiction' with most tax rises delayed until 2029. Will Labour's election-year plans prove realistic? Read our analysis.

Council Tax to Rise 5%: How to Cut Costs

Millions face a 5% council tax hike next year, adding £114 to typical bills. Discover actionable ways to reduce your payments and challenge your band.

IFS: Reeves broke tax pledge in Budget

The IFS says Rachel Reeves broke a manifesto pledge with £26bn tax hikes, pushing the tax burden to a record high. Read the full analysis.

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.

Reeves declares war on child poverty in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a £26bn Budget with major cost of living support and a landmark move to scrap the two-child benefit limit, lifting 450,000 children from poverty.

Reeves' £26bn Budget: Tax Rises Hit Millions

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils 43 tax rises in her second Budget, dragging millions into higher tax bands while scrapping the two-child benefit cap. Discover the full impact.

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.

UK Markets React to Reeves' £26bn Tax Budget

FTSE 100 climbs and pound strengthens as Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a 'tolerable' Budget with £26bn in tax rises to bolster fiscal headroom against future economic shocks.

Budget 2025 Winners and Losers Revealed

Discover who gains and who loses in Rachel Reeves' Budget 2025, from pensioners to taxpayers. Get the full analysis of the leaked financial plans.

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