Reeves Launches £1.2bn Universal Credit Crackdown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £1.2bn crackdown on Universal Credit fraud while scrapping the two-child limit. Discover the budget's impact on welfare and taxes.
Category : Budget Finance
Young Persons Benefit Trap: Reeves Must Fix Budget Flaw
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to fix a critical flaw in the budget that penalises young people transitioning from benefits to work. Urgent reform needed to support Britain's youth.
Interactive budget game shows easy fiscal choices
A Guardian reader demonstrates how political will could create a £26bn surplus while cutting income tax and ending benefit caps. Discover the fair tax reforms making this possible.
Campaigners demand wealth tax on super-rich in UK
Coalition including Tax Justice UK delivers petition calling for wealth tax on billionaires. Could new taxes raise £60bn annually to address Britain's growing inequality crisis?
Reeves Signals Welfare Cuts After Previous Rebellion
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hints at further welfare reforms despite previous £5bn plan failure. Will scrapping the two-child benefit cap ease Labour backbench tensions?
Reeves Under Pressure for Wealth Tax in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to address cost of living crisis while facing calls from political rivals to implement wealth taxes. Autumn budget expected to include tax threshold freezes.
Rachel Reeves' Crucial Budget for Economic Stability
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a pivotal budget to restore economic calm. Can she deliver bold tax-and-spend decisions to make future budgets reassuringly dull?
Reeves accused of 'fiscal fandango' before Budget
Former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane accuses Rachel Reeves of a 'fiscal fandango' ahead of the Budget, blaming speculation for stunted growth. Read the full analysis.
Current Account Warning: Don't Keep Over £1,000
Millions of Brits are losing money by keeping excessive funds in current accounts. Experts reveal the ideal amount to maintain and how to protect your savings from inflation.
Budget 2025: Key Tax Rises Rachel Reeves May Announce
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her Autumn Budget on November 26, with potential tax increases on property, pensions, and electric vehicles to meet fiscal rules. Discover the key changes.
Reeves pledges cost of living action in budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to 'grip the cost of living' in the 26 November budget, despite expectations of tax rises to bridge a multibillion-pound spending gap.
£1.5bn EV subsidy boost announced by Reeves
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a £1.5bn package for electric vehicle grants and charging points, aiming to boost the UK's EV market despite concerns over a proposed pay-per-mile tax.
Reeves faces £30bn tax gap before Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must address a £30bn fiscal shortfall with potential tax rises, risking business and consumer confidence. Discover the Budget's impact.
Reeves delays Shein import clampdown until 2029
Chancellor Rachel Reeves postpones scrapping controversial 'de minimis' tax break for low-cost imports until 2029, despite pressure from British retailers. The move aims to prevent border chaos while generating £500m yearly.
Reeves' Budget Crisis: Labour's High-Stakes Fiscal Test
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces budget chaos before delivering crucial fiscal statement. Will Labour's economic plan survive market scepticism and political pressure?
EV Pay-Per-Mile Tax Plan Sparks Industry Concern
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce a pay-per-mile charge for electric vehicles in the budget. Will this new road tax raise revenue or hinder the UK's EV transition?
Reeves' Budget Faces Voter Backlash Warning
Former cabinet secretary Simon Case warns voters may abandon centrist parties if Rachel Reeves' budget fails to address UK's deep-rooted economic problems. Read the full analysis.
Starmer refuses to rule out manifesto-breaking tax rises
PM Sir Keir Starmer repeatedly declines to rule out tax hikes breaking Labour's manifesto pledge ahead of the budget. Read the full details and analysis.
Wealthy Brits at risk from tax raid due to knowledge gap
Wealthy individuals risk higher taxes in the Autumn Budget due to a critical lack of understanding of key tax reliefs and allowances. Discover how to protect your wealth.
Rachel Reeves' Second Budget: City AM Live Show
Join City AM's LIVE Budget Day broadcast on Nov 26. Get expert analysis from the London Stock Exchange on market reactions and political fallout. Stream from 2pm!
Budget gambling tax rise could cost industry £3bn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves expected to announce gambling tax increases in budget, with industry warning of job losses and black market growth. Full analysis inside.
Government borrowing third-highest October record
Official figures reveal UK government borrowing reached £17.43bn in October, exceeding forecasts as consumer spending fell unexpectedly. Stay informed about economic developments.
UK government borrowing exceeds forecasts before budget
UK public finances show £17.4bn October borrowing, higher than expected, creating challenges for Chancellor Rachel Reeves' upcoming budget statement. Read the full analysis.
UK's £15bn October Borrowing as Energy Cap Set to Fall
Final UK economic health check before the budget reveals £15bn October borrowing, stagnant retail sales, and a slight energy price cap fall from January. Stay informed on the key data.
UK Budget must prioritise tax certainty for growth
Ahead of the November Budget, EY's Chris Sanger argues for a stable, predictable tax system aligned with the UK's 10-year Industrial Strategy to boost investment and competitiveness.
OBR needs rule-based framework to stay independent
The Office for Budget Responsibility faces calls to implement transparent forecasting rules as it prepares to cut productivity growth estimates. Learn how this could protect fiscal credibility.
UK Consumer Confidence Hits Bleak -19 Before Budget
UK consumer confidence has cratered to -19, with Brits bracing for tax rises. Discover the bleak GfK survey findings and what it means for the economy ahead of the Budget.
Record 4,880 Overseas Doctors Quit UK Amid Hostility
NHS faces workforce crisis as overseas-trained doctors leave UK in record numbers, with anti-migrant rhetoric blamed for 26% rise in departures. Read the full analysis.
Treasury Plans Council Tax Overhaul for Priciest Homes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is urged to undertake a full council tax revaluation as the Treasury plans a new levy on properties valued over £1-2m. Will this 'mansion tax' fix the outdated system?
Play the Budget Game: Be Chancellor for a Day
Step into Rachel Reeves' shoes and try to balance Britain's budget in our interactive game. Can you keep MPs happy and bond markets calm while tackling a £22bn shortfall?
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