The Latest Breaking News from Budget

China stimulus hopes boost investors as London markets rise

Policymakers in Beijing said they would take more proactive fiscal measures next year to boost domestic spending.

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

Rachel Reeves’ Budget ‘a recipe for total disaster’ for nurseries, Tories claim

Shadow education minister Neil O’Brien said up to four in 10 early years providers are expected to close as a result of the NI increase.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024

Scottish Government says Budget cash should pay for 'at least' 8000 affordable homes

Extra cash for affordable housing in the Scottish Budget should allow for “at least” 8000 more homes for rent and low-cost ownership to be…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2024

Rachel Reeves tells small business owner: ‘We are trying to help’

The Chancellor toured the Leeds Corn Exchange ahead of Small Business Saturday.

Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2024

Starmer fails to rule out new tax rises – despite Reeves’ claim there wouldn’t be another hike

Concerns are growing over the possibility of another tax raid in the spring

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024

CBI downgrades UK economic growth forecasts amid Budget pressures on firms

The CBI has reduced its growth forecasts for the UK economy in 2024 and 2025 as inflation is expected to pick up.

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024

The great reset: Starmer pins hopes on six new policy ‘milestones’

PM announces priorities to ‘galvanise’ his premiership with pledges on better living standards, shorter NHS waiting lists, more police and 1.5 million new homes... as Bank of England warns firms will axe jobs in response to tax rises

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024

John Swinney fumes at 'bawling' Tory MSPs during Budget clash at FMQs

JOHN Swinney told Tory MSPs at FMQs to stop “shouting and bawling” as he clashed with Russell Findlay on the Budget at FMQs...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2024

Shona Robison issues new update on Scottish Government's independence papers

SHONA Robison has said that the Scottish Government’s papers on an independent Scotland are “in the final stages”...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2024

Sports Direct owner Frasers blames Budget for profit warning after consumer confidence slump

Frasers expects costs to increase by £50 million in the next financial year as a result of Budget measures

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024