Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget introduces a £2,000 cap on salary sacrifice pension tax relief from 2029. Experts explain who is affected and the steps you should take now to protect your retirement savings.
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A new £2,000 limit on salary sacrifice pension tax perks is coming in 2029. Experts explain who is affected and the crucial steps to take now to protect your retirement savings.
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PM Keir Starmer hits back at budget critics, insisting Rachel Reeves was right to impose £26bn tax rises. Labour promises long-term economic renewal plan.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists she was honest about budget forecasts amid Conservative calls for her resignation over tax rise justifications. Full analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends £26bn tax rises amid OBR controversy and opposition calls for resignation. Get the latest on UK budget fallout.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists she was 'honest and frank' about the state of public finances, defending her pre-budget speech amid accusations of misleading the public. Follow the latest Westminster developments.
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Analysis of the 2025 Budget reveals Chancellor's risky bet on economic growth ahead of the next general election. Will Labour's fiscal plans pay off? Read the full breakdown.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns Jeremy Hunt's budget relies on 'fiscal fiction' with unrealistic spending cuts and tax rises. Read the full analysis of the UK's financial outlook.
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The IFS warns Rachel Reeves' Budget relies on 'heroic' spending restraint, with major tax rises delayed until 2028, risking future fiscal credibility. Read the full analysis.
Rachel Reeves' Budget introduces a £2,000 salary sacrifice cap for pensions, criticised as a 'tax penalty'. Learn how this change impacts your retirement savings from April 2029.
Sir Keir Starmer insists Labour 'kept to our manifesto' despite announcing 43 tax rises in Rachel Reeves' budget. Discover how income tax thresholds and pensions changes will affect you.
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Resolution Foundation analysis reveals UK faces major tax rises and public service cuts despite budget measures. Debt forecasts worsen as growth outlook downgraded.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her Budget after accusations she broke a manifesto promise not to raise taxes. Read the full analysis and have your say.
Rachel Reeves announces £26bn tax rises including mansion tax and pension changes while scrapping two-child benefit cap. Full budget breakdown and analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves raises taxes by £26bn, breaking manifesto promises. Analysis reveals a budget for political survival, not the country. Read the full verdict.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves raises taxes by £26bn, breaking manifesto pledges not to increase taxes on working people. Analysis reveals the political cost for a government with a 400-seat majority.