Reeves uses first Budget to hike taxes, increase borrowing and boost spending
Chancellor Rachel Reeves used Labour’s first budget since 2010 to put extra money into public services but sent taxes to a post-war high.
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Council tax set to rise despite extra funding for local authorities
The chairman of the County Councils Network warned authorities had ‘little choice’ but to put up taxes.
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Inflation and mortgage rates elevated by Chancellor’s spending plans, says OBR
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced almost £70 billion of extra spending each year in her maiden budget.
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Budget watchdog finds £9.5bn shortfall in previous government’s spending plans
Rachel Reeves’ Budget on Wednesday afternoon sought to address a ‘black hole’ in finances.
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Chancellor: Budget gives Holyrood its largest ever real-terms funding settlement
Rachel Reeves said the Scottish Government will receive an additional £3.4 billion in 2025-26 due to her tax and spending decisions.
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At a glance: the key points from the Budget
Rachel Reeves set out £40 billion of tax rises along with major spending commitments as she sought to set the tone for Labour’s term in office.
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What is the new potentially deadly mpox strain detected in the UK?
The strain, known as Clade Ib, emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in August.
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The Budget: Winners and losers
Who are the winners and losers from the Budget?
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UK economic growth upgraded this year amid ‘temporary boost’ from spending
The Office for Budget Responsibility has predicted that UK gross domestic product will grow by 1.1% in 2024.
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Budget contains broken promises which will hit working people, Sunak claims
The outgoing Conservative Party leader was making his final appearance at the despatch box before stepping down.
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Pensions to be brought into inheritance tax scope, says Reeves
The Chancellor said pensions passed on would be included in the levy, closing a ‘loophole’ in passing on wealth when someone dies.
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Taxes, borrowing and spending up in Rachel Reeves’ first Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she was ‘fixing the foundations of our economy’ but taxes will rise to their highest levels since the Second World War.
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Harris vows to ‘represent all Americans’ after Biden’s Trump supporters remark
Ms Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, made the comment to reporters as she prepared to campaign in three states.
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PM warns MPs they can either support Southport police or undermine their work
Sir Keir Starmer’s comments came amid questions over when the Government knew fresh charges would be brought against the alleged attacker.
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At a glance: Key points from the 2024 Autumn Budget
Here are the main points from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget, the first by a Labour government since March 2010.
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