The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has found herself with limited choices in crafting the next Budget, resorting to an array of minor tax increases as plans to raise income tax rates
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As the Government prepares to deliver its autumn Budget, mounting evidence suggests Middle England faces an increasing financial burden while state spending on benefits continues to climb. Signals emerging from
During the financial crisis of 2009, economic research briefed global policymakers on the dangers of excessive public debt. The book “This Time is Different” by Kenneth Rogoff and Carmen Reinhart
The number of young men in the United Kingdom not in employment, education, or training has risen sharply, intensifying concerns about a growing divide between the economic fortunes of young
Labour’s forthcoming Budget is expected to introduce a new tax surcharge targeting England’s most valuable homes as part of efforts to stabilise public finances. The proposed levy will affect properties
City investors are watching Chancellor Rachel Reeves closely ahead of the 2025 budget, hoping she creates more fiscal headroom to ensure economic stability. Concerns are mounting that disappointing her fiscal
The UK government has confirmed the introduction of a ban on reselling tickets for profit, marking a significant shift in its stance on the controversial secondary ticket market. This legislation
Debate has intensified within Whitehall regarding the reliance on American technology firms after members of Parliament questioned government spending on Microsoft contracts. The latest focus lies on a five year
UK inflation has eased to a four-month low in October, underpinned by falling energy costs and subdued price growth across the services sector. New figures from the Office for National
Crest Nicholson has issued a warning that jobs are at risk following a downgrade of its annual profit forecast, attributing the move to persistent uncertainty surrounding government tax policy. The
The arrival of the annual John Lewis Christmas advert, a staple of the British festive calendar, usually signals the start of a robust retail season driven by both sentiment and
Manufacturers across the United Kingdom face mounting hardships from high electricity prices as a government relief plan is due to come into effect no earlier than 2027. Industry leaders and
A surge in national insurance contributions imposed by Rachel Reeves in her first budget has roiled businesses across the United Kingdom, with employers facing significant challenges since the new measures
A timely adjustment by the Office for Budget Responsibility has provided Chancellor Rachel Reeves with a £1.7 billion reprieve to stabilise the public finances before the upcoming Budget. This move
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has opted to place a freeze on income tax thresholds at the core of the upcoming budget, abandoning plans for an increase in the basic income tax
The UK Government has opted to proceed with Rolls-Royce’s small modular reactors at Wylfa in Anglesey, declining a proposal from the American firm Westinghouse to construct a larger-scale nuclear facility
