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Reeves accused of betraying small family firms with inheritance tax rises

Chancellor also criticised for letting the very rich off the hook with a lower than expected rise in capital gains tax

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Labour’s choices: emphasising a big state amid economic challenges

Editorial: The budget favours increased public spending and taxation, contrasting with Tory austerity. However, there were missed opportunities to address poverty and inequality

The Guardian - UK

Nigel Farage ‘thrilled’ to save ‘over £1 a week’ on beer after Budget

The Reform UK leader said Rachel Reeves had become ‘fund manager of the nation’ after Wednesday’s Budget.

The Independent UK

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Reeves offers few laughs and no great surprises in budget speech – but austerity it isn’t

The chancellor played to packed Labour benches as the party relished its first budget in 15 years

The Guardian - UK

What does the Autumn Budget mean for women?

Everything you need to know about Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget 2024 and what it means for you

Marie Claire

Brexit continues to have 'devastating' effect on UK economy, OBR warn

BREXIT is continuing to have a “devastating” effect on the UK’s trade as a new report forecasts a long-term decrease in the economy due to…

The National (Scotland)

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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Rachel Reeves goes back to the future with a tax and spend budget

Chancellor heeds calls long made on the left for spending to match other European countries with rise of £70bn a year

The Guardian - UK

OBR says budget unlikely to lift economic growth over next five years

Forecaster says extra spending revealed by Rachel Reeves will give only a short-term lift to economy

The Guardian - UK

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.

Evening Standard

Deputy Speaker Ghani keeps MPs in order as she supervises Budget debate

Ms Ghani also reiterated the chastising of the Government for revealing details of the Budget to the media.

The Independent UK

Is Reeves still the green chancellor after her budget? Yes … and no

The fuel duty freeze angered some but there were boosts for renewable energy and heat decarbonisation

The Guardian - UK

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.

Evening Standard

Reeves goes after employers with young workers the clear winners

The minimum wage for 18 to 20-year-olds will rise 16 per cent to £10 as part of a plan to equalise the rate with older earners

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Voices: A strong performance, chancellor – but you can’t afford another Budget like this

COMMENT: Thanks to some nifty sleights of hand, the chancellor was able to declare that she had not broken any electoral pledges. But will Rachel Reeves’s spending plans revive the government’s floundering fortunes, asks Andrew Grice

The National (Scotland)

MSPs pay tribute to 'political giant' Alex Salmond in Scottish Parliament

MSPs paid tribute to “political giant” Alex Salmond in the Scottish Parliament as they moved a motion of condolence in honour of the former…

Evening Standard

OPINION - Rachel Reeves's £40bn of tax rises sets up the dividing line for the next election

Ask two Blairites when the New Labour project died, and you might get three different answers. The first is June 2007, when Tony Blair stood down as prime minister. The second is May 2008, when the party ran a class-based (and unsuccessful) campaign at the Crewe and Nantwich by-election. While…

The Guardian - UK

Is this the budget Britain needs? Our panel responds

In Labour’s first budget for almost 15 years, Rachel Reeves has unveiled tax rises and promises of investment in public services

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Stephen Flynn reacts to Labour Budget as 'Scots still paying the price'

LABOUR’S first Budget in 14 years “fails to deliver” the change Scots expected from Keir Starmer, the SNP have said.

The Guardian - UK

Southport attack: PM warns Badenoch and Jenrick against undermining police

Keir Starmer’s appeal at PMQs follows Tory leadership candidates questioning police handling of investigation

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves swaps Nigel Lawson portrait for one of Labour MP ‘Red Ellen’

Chancellor has previously pledged to ensure all art in No 11 is either by female artists or of female figures

The National (Scotland)

Labour told to live up to rhetoric as detained Scot's brother meets Foreign Secretary

THE Labour Government must deliver more than “empty talk” and secure the release of a Scot detained in India, his brother has said after a…

The Independent UK

Labour increases capital gains tax in bid to raise £2.5bn

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the increase is part of ‘raising the revenue required to fund our public services’.

The Independent UK

The meaning behind Rachel Reeves’ Budget blouse

Reeves channelled the colour of the season in a plum pussy-bow blouse.

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