The Latest Breaking News from Budget

‘Faster progress needed’ for Briton who has spent eight years in Indian jail

Jagtar Singh Johal’s wedding ring, confiscated from him when he was arrested in 2017, has gone missing it has been revealed.

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025

Indian police admit they have lost wedding ring belonging to Briton held for 8 years without conviction

Tuesday marks the eighth anniversary of Jagtar Singh Johal’s arrest in India

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

Sir Keir Starmer warns of ‘tough but fair’ decisions in Budget

The Prime Minister said ‘hard and serious’ choices were needed to fix Britain’s financial woes.

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025

Stormont Finance Minister presses Chancellor to focus on help for working families

John O’Dowd said more had to be done to help with the cost of childcare.

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025

The Tire Industry’s Quiet Price Hike No One’s Talking About

If you’ve recently shopped for tires and felt sticker shock, you’re not imagining things. The tire industry is quietly undergoing a significant price hike, and most consumers aren’t aware of the reasons behind it. From tariffs to supply chain disruptions, several factors are converging to drive up costs. While flashy…

Clever Dude · Nov 2, 2025

Rachel Reeves ‘eyes tax raid on expensive homes’ in crunch Budget

Mansions and other high value houses in Labour chancellor’s sights as she prepares for crucial Budget later this month

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2025

French lawmakers haggle over tax on ultra-rich

As France's parliament enters the final days of trying to agree on a belt-tightening budget for 2026, lawmakers are voting Friday on a wealth tax that left-wingers say will help reduce the country’s €44 billion debt pile and budget deficit. The government, meanwhile, is defending an alternative to such a…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 31, 2025

Fury Over Rental Slip: What Made Rachel Reeves' Agent Miss Southwark Licence Deadline?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces backlash over a missed rental licence, agent error, and looming tenant refunds amid Budget scrutiny.

International Business Times UK · Oct 31, 2025

Business Secretary announces electricity discounts of £420 million

Peter Kyle would not comment on whether firms could expect to see tax increases in the budget.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2025

More than 55,000 UK firms in severe distress, research shows

Experts have warned that the upcoming autumn Budget ‘must deliver urgent support to avoid a wave of failures’.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025