Tag: Budget
Chancellor Faces Hostile Market Response in Budget Halloween Nightmare
The recent budget presented by the Chancellor has not been well received in financial markets. In fact, it has been met with a negative response, which is not what chancellors hope for after delivering...
Navigating the Risks: Understanding Chancellor’s Tax and Spending Plans
One hundred and eighteen days into the Labour government, and finally, we get to see what the slogan on the front of the manifesto - Change - really means. The tax and spending plans...
Chancellor Warns Against Ruling Out Further Tax Rises
The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has warned against ruling out further tax rises in the next five years, despite the burden reaching its highest level in history. In an interview with Sky News, Reeves stated...
Rachel Reeves to Present Budget Focused on Economic Reform and Transformation – Facing Challenges...
The Labour Party manifesto had some contradictions. While Keir Starmer promised no return to austerity and no plans to raise taxes beyond a few specific targets, the reality is that whoever won the election...
Navigating Financial Hardship: Impact of Budget on Working Individuals
Lowri Williams, a part-time charity worker, is one of many individuals struggling to make ends meet due to low income and limited financial support. She describes her situation as "living hand-to-mouth," highlighting the challenges...
Government Budget Nears: Faith on Knife Edge in Preston, a Labour Stronghold
The historic Preston Market has been a place of tradition for many residents, with its iron canopy and indoor market providing a sense of nostalgia for the city's trading history. The upcoming government budget...
Mayors Secure Budget Wins After PM Intervention, But Councils Still at Risk of Bankruptcy
Mayors are set to benefit significantly from the budget after Sir Keir Starmer personally intervened to secure more flexibility in spending and boosting growth. England's metro mayors have been advocating for more powers and...
Rachel Reeves’ Political Budget Challenges: Limited Levers to Secure Funding
Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, is facing significant challenges in securing funding for the upcoming budget. The government source's justification for the £20 billion rise in employer national insurance as "asking businesses...
Keir Starmer denies waging war against middle Britain: Budget analysis
Sir Keir Starmer has been under scrutiny for potentially misleading the public about tax increases for those who own shares and assets during the general election. Despite Labour's promise not to raise taxes on...
Analysis: Sir Keir Starmer’s Budget Priorities and Alignment with Rachel Reeves
The upcoming budget announcement by the new Labour government is highly anticipated as it is expected to address significant financial gaps in public finances. Despite the Prime Minister's reluctance to admit tax increases, insiders...