Rachel Reeves faces crucial budget test for UK economy
Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares for a make-or-break budget amid economic uncertainty. Will she deliver the stability Britain needs? Analysis of key challenges ahead.
Category : Economy
Ex-BoE Chief Warns Budget 'Fandango' Causing Paralysis
Former Bank of England chief Andy Haldane warns pre-Budget tax speculation has caused economic 'paralysis'. Read the full analysis ahead of the Chancellor's fiscal statement.
UK Pubs Fear Budget 2025 After 400 Closures in 2024
Britain's pubs face a 'make or break' Budget as industry warns of closures, price hikes, and job losses. Publicans dread further tax increases after a bruising few years.
Reeves pledges cost of living action in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to 'grip cost of living' in Budget with rail fare freeze and expected tax hikes. Key measures revealed ahead of November 26 statement.
Reeves to scrap two-child benefit cap in Budget
Rachel Reeves plans a left-leaning Budget with new wealth taxes and an end to the two-child benefit cap to address a spending deficit and avert a Labour leadership challenge.
Two-Thirds of Britons Want Spending Cuts Over Tax Rises
New poll reveals overwhelming public preference for spending reductions rather than tax increases to address Budget black hole. Read the full analysis ahead of Wednesday's crucial announcement.
Gambling firms spent £2bn on ads amid tax debate
British gambling companies spent £2bn on advertising last year, exceeding tax revenues and sparking calls for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to increase gambling duties in the upcoming budget.
Reeves pledges cost of living action in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to 'grip cost of living' in Budget with rail fare freeze and tax changes. Key announcements expected on November 26.
Reeves pledges to 'grip cost of living' in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges action on the cost of living in her Budget, with a rail fare freeze and expected tax rises. Will it ease the pressure on families?
Reeves pledges support for working families in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges Autumn Budget to cut NHS waiting lists, tackle cost of living and reduce national debt. Key announcements expected on 26 November.
Voter Anger Grows Ahead of Rachel Reeves' Budget
As Rachel Reeves prepares her first Budget, voters express frustration over expected tax rises. Kemi Badenoch faces crucial test with Opposition response. Read the full analysis.
Reeves: Budget to cut NHS waits, debt and living costs
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges a Budget focused on cutting NHS waiting lists, national debt and the cost of living for working families. Read her full plan for a fairer Britain.
Reeves pledges Budget to tackle NHS and cost of living
Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows a Budget to slash NHS waiting lists, cut national debt, and tackle the cost of living crisis for working families. Read her full pledge.
East London to LA: Emma Grede's £308m Success Story
Emma Grede returns to her humble Plaistow beginnings after building a £308m fortune with Kardashian brands. Discover how the East London native became America's richest self-made woman under 40.
UK economy flatlines ahead of crucial Budget
New data reveals the UK economy has stalled, borrowing is worse than expected, and retail sales have fallen. Discover the challenges facing the Chancellor ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Trump's Economic Challenge: Inflation vs Investment Boom
Despite persistent inflation concerns under President Trump, foreign investment pours into US markets. Explore the economic contradictions shaping America's future. Read our analysis.
Budget fails to address Brexit economic damage
Rachel Reeves' autumn budget overlooks the Brexit-shaped hole costing Britain billions. With public services crumbling, experts urge single market return to fix economic crisis.
Lagarde warns EU economy geared for 'disappearing world'
ECB President Christine Lagarde warns Europe's economic model is vulnerable to global shifts. Discover the reforms needed to spur growth and counter protectionism.
Autumn Budget: What Income Tax Changes Mean For You
Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget could extend the income tax freeze for two more years. Discover how this stealth tax impacts your wages and ways to reduce your bill.
Five Crises That Could Topple the UK
From war with Russia to an AI jobs apocalypse, discover the five major threats that could severely damage the UK's standing and stability. Read the full analysis.
Reeves: UK Budget must end 'muddling through'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves warns the UK cannot 'muddle through' and must take a new economic path ahead of her crucial November Budget. Discover the challenges she faces.
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.
Reeves' Budget Blow: Borrowing Up, Retail Sales Down
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts worse-than-expected public borrowing and falling retail sales, fuelling predictions of imminent tax hikes in the upcoming Budget. Discover the full analysis.
Japan's $135bn stimulus package to counter inflation
Japan's Cabinet approves a massive 21.3 trillion yen stimulus package to combat inflation and economic slowdown. Will this bold move revive the world's fourth-largest economy?
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.
Reeves: 'I'm sick of mansplaining how to be chancellor'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves addresses critics and admits to 'unforced errors' as she prepares a Budget to tackle a £20bn fiscal black hole. Read the full interview.
UK Government Borrowing Hits £17.4bn, Above Forecast
UK public sector borrowing reached £17.4bn in October, higher than forecast, putting pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the Budget. Discover the implications.
Reeves faces £17.4bn borrowing blow before Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts a £17.4bn public borrowing headache as she finalises next week's Budget. Will she raise taxes or cut spending? Discover the fiscal dilemma.
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.
Ross Kemp reveals his money worries and 'worst investment'
EastEnders legend Ross Kemp opens up about his lifelong anxiety over finances, his property portfolio success, and the investments his advisors hide. Discover the surprising truth behind the TV hardman's wealth.
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