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No tax hike on payslips, vows minister amid confusion over ‘working people’

But Bridget Phillipson warned Wednesday’s Budget will include ‘tough choices’.

The Independent UK

Reeves announces funding for crumbling schools and childcare ahead of Budget

The Chancellor said children ‘should not suffer for’ the dire state of the UK’s public finances.

Evening Standard

Greens 'will not back SNP Budget with less than £4.7bn for climate', conference told

THE Scottish Greens will not back an SNP Government Budget that allocates any less than £4.7 billion to climate and nature causes ...

The National (Scotland)

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Rachel Reeves to slash discount for ‘right to buy’ council homes in Budget

Housing package hailed by deputy prime minister Angela Rayer, who used scheme to buy her home in 2007

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer is ‘a working person’ so could be shielded from tax rises, chancellor admits

Prime minister gets his income from going out to work, says Rachel Reeves, as Budget tax hikes feared for non-workers

The Independent UK

FTSE 100 ends week in the red as investors look to upcoming Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the spending statement on October 30, with several tax hikes mooted.

The Independent UK

Lorna Slater: SNP must make 'uncomfortable' pledges to gain Greens' support

The SNP will need to make “uncomfortable commitments” to gain the support of the Scottish Greens for the Budget, Lorna Slater has said ...

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish Greens could vote against Budget if it cuts funding for councils

Green MSPs could vote against the Scottish Government’s Budget if ministers try to cut the cash provided to councils.

The National (Scotland)

Rachel Reeves confirms change to debt rule and warns of higher taxes ahead of Budget

Taxes and borrowing are both set to increase as Rachel Reeves signalled she would rewrite the way government debt is measured in her first Budget ...

The National (Scotland)

Budget 2024: Homeowners 'to be hit with high mortgage bills for longer' as Rachel Reeves borrows billions

The Chancellor is also set to announce a string of tax rises in the Budget on October 30

Evening Standard

Budget 2024: Chancellor Rachel Reeves to go on '£20 billion' investment spree in UK through higher borrowing

A string of tax rises are also expected to be announced in the Budget many of which will hit London hard

Evening Standard

Reeves promises ‘reset for our economy’ as she prepares for first Budget

The Chancellor said she will make the UK ‘a rock of economic stability’.

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves set to borrow billions for investment after announcing major change to fiscal rules

Ex-Tory chancellor Jeremy Hunt warns he was advised by the Treasury that ‘increasing borrowing meant interest rates would be higher for longer – and punish families with mortgages.’

The Independent UK

‘No reason’ for Budget to make entrepreneurs want to leave UK, Starmer insists

The Prime Minister hailed the October 30 fiscal event, Labour’s first Budget for 14 years, as a historic moment.

Evening Standard

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Trade unions and health experts to have their say on child poverty plans

The Government’s strategy on child poverty is intended to alleviate the ‘negative experience’ of living in poverty.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens call for ‘mansion tax’ in exchange for Budget support

THE Scottish Greens have urged ministers to bring in a so-called “mansion tax” if the party is to support its Budget.

Evening Standard

Lloyds finance chief says UK bank sector needs ‘competitive, stable’ tax regime

Finance chief William Chalmers said the bank would welcome a Budget that aligns with the Government’s ‘pro-growth agenda’.

Evening Standard

Budget 2024: What time will tax-raising Budget speech by Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves start on Wednesday?

And how long will it be?

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Evening Standard

Budget 2024: Rachel Reeves says 'main taxes on working people' won't rise

Chancellor’s comments leave door open to raft of other tax rises, many of which could hit London hard

The Independent UK

Reeves sympathetic towards ‘mess’ ministers face ahead of Budget

The Prime Minister has previously warned that the Budget next Wednesday would be ‘painful’.

The Independent UK

Public sector pay rises hand Reeves a £6.7bn headache ahead of Budget

The surprise rise in borrowing came despite the cut to Britain’s expenditure on winter fuel allowances

Evening Standard

UK borrowing surges past official forecasts ahead of Budget

The ONS said public sector net borrowing in the first half of the financial year stood at £79.6 billion, £6.7 billion higher than forecast by the OBR.

Evening Standard

Cabinet is ‘united’ on Budget, says Reeves after ministers settle spending plans

The Chancellor said it was ‘right’ that Cabinet ministers had attempted to get the best settlements possible for their departments.

The National (Scotland)

Change 'fiscal rules' so UK can catch up internationally, John Swinney urges Labour

THE Labour Government should change its fiscal rules to allow borrowing for public sector investment, First Minister John Swinney will say in a…

The National (Scotland)

Labour's £40bn black hole 'the same as Brexit costs UK annually', figures show

THE Labour Government is facing pressure to be “honest” about the impact of Brexit ahead of their first Budget – after a minister admitted…

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