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OPINION - Rachel Johnson: what the fears of my hairdresser tell us about Rachel Reeves's total disaster of a Budget

Yesterday afternoon, I walked to Hair EQ up in Notting Hill Gate, where Tareq has tamed the mane for many years, for a blow-dry before an event at the National Gallery then another thing ie the launch of the Friends of Afghan Women Network (FAWN) in the House of Commons,…

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Job losses and price hikes inevitable, warn UK’s biggest firms in stark message to Rachel Reeves over Budget

The bosses of some of the UK’s biggest firms have accused the government of failing to engage with them ahead of the Budget, while a survey of business chiefs finds two thirds believe it will make Britain a less attractive country to investors

The Independent UK

Reeves wants pension ‘megafunds’ to boost growth as Budget backlash continues

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said ‘we’re going for growth’ after the difficult decisions in the Budget.

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UK firms ready to kick-start plans put on hold ahead of the Budget – report

A new study from Barclays revealed that 61% of companies surveyed feel confident in the UK economic outlook despite ongoing challenges.

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Parents face higher nursery fees due to national insurance hike, charity warns

Two in five senior staff in childcare settings have said changes in the Budget could lead to permanent closures unless the Government takes action.

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Policies are being ‘Taylor-ed Swift-ly’ under Labour, Tory peer tells Lords

As members of the upper chamber debated the Chancellor’s Budget, Lord Dobbs suggested some workers are ‘luckier than others’.

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SNP could strike ferry deal with LibDems in bid to pass Budget

THE SNP are “in talks” over a deal with the LibDems in a bid to pass the Budget ...

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High street firms face ‘terrible choices’ after Budget tax rises

It came amid reports that Tesco is the latest high street giant to face a huge increase in its national insurance bill.

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves warned that the Budget is a 'death sentence' for many bars, pubs and clubs

The NTIA found that around three quarters of venues expect additional annual costs of at least £30,000

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Farmers threaten to block 'ports and disrupt food supply' in protest against inheritance tax raid

Farmers have threatened to blockade ports and disrupt food supply in protest against Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget inheritance tax changes.

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Tesco faces £1bn national insurance hike amid price rise fears

Industry bosses have warned of soaring costs and job losses in the wake of Labour’s maiden budget

The Independent UK

Farmers plan splinter rally over Budget amid concern NFU event too small

The NFU said there were ‘legal issues’ preventing its members turning up in large numbers on the streets of Westminster.

The Independent UK

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75% – but mortgages still set to rise

But experts forecast Rachel Reeves’s first Budget will drive up inflation over next two years

The Independent UK

BT reveals prices will be reviewed under efforts to offset £100m Budget blow

The group joins the likes of Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer and Primark owner Associated British Foods in revealing soaring costs from Budget measures.

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The Independent UK

Sainsbury’s boss: Budget-hit businesses will mean higher inflation for shoppers

Britain’s second-largest supermarket firm said changes to national insurance rules will add £140m to its costs

Evening Standard

Sainsbury’s boss: Barrage of costs from Budget will lead to higher inflation

The UK’s second largest supermarket firm said changes to national insurance rules will lead to a £140 million cost increase.

The Independent UK

Average UK house price hits record high in October

The housing market continues to change

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Average UK house price hit record high in October, says Halifax

The average house price surpassed a previous peak in June 2022 during the ‘race for space’.

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Evening Standard

Fact check: Defence spending was mentioned in autumn Budget

Rachel Reeves made clear references to increasing money for the Ministry of Defence while announcing the Government’s financial measures.

The Independent UK

‘Budget emperor has no clothes’ says shadow minister as MPs continue debate

The final day of debate on Labour’s first Budget in 14 years is taking place in the Commons.

Evening Standard

Farmers ‘worried about getting to next harvest’ stage protest over Budget plans

Farmers gathered outside the Northern Farming Conference in Northumberland warning that the proposals could ‘decimate the countryside’.

Evening Standard

UK companies warn of growing consumer costs after Budget tax rises

Retailers, housebuilders and hospitality firms all say Labour’s increase in employers’ national insurance contributions will lead to price rises.

The Independent UK

Cost of living fears rise as pubs and supermarkets warn of Budget “double whammy”

Outspoken Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin is amongst those expressing concern

The Independent UK

UK politics live: Davey accuses Badenoch of ‘cheerleading’ for Trump after Starmer snubs her call for apology

Lib Dems leader Ed Davey has Kemi Badenoch ‘s support for Trump shows she doesn’t reflect British values

Evening Standard

M&S warns of £60 million tax hit from Budget employers' NI reforms

The shares surged as M&S delivered first half profits well ahead of City forecasts

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