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Pound hits lowest since April as investors anticipate budget tax rises; markets hit by AI valuation jitters – as it happened

Sterling drops against dollar as chancellor’s speech is taken as a sign that taxes will rise in the budget, and interest rates may fall faster

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2025

Threat of income tax rise grows as Rachel Reeves gives clear sign she will break Labour manifesto pledge

Chancellor rolls ground for tax rises in unusual pre-Budget speech at Downing Street

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025

Rachel Reeves prepares raid on pension tax perks

The Chancellor is reportedly planning to reform ‘salary sacrifice’ schemes

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2025

Millions of households to be hit with tax rises in the Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals

The Chancellor told an economic forum in Saudi Arabia that she would avoid growth-busting new levies on businesses

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025

UK Supermarkets Warn Rachel Reeves: Tax Hike Would Bring 'Inevitable' Blow to Food Prices

UK leading supermarket chains have urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to scrap a planned business rates surtax, warning it would drive up food prices and hit household budgets.

International Business Times UK · Oct 27, 2025

Almost two thirds of charities axe jobs and services over financial strain

Research by Rathbones found that 95% of charity executives in the sector are thinking about leaving.

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025

First the U.K., Next the U.S.? Britain's Digital ID Plan Should Scare Americans.

Once created, a digital ID system will prove catnip to politicians who want to track where we go, online and off.

Reason · Sep 29, 2025

Anas Sarwar ducks saying he believes digital ID will stop migrant crossings

ANAS Sarwar dodged answering whether he believes digital ID will stop migrants from crossing the English Channel.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2025

H1: HMRC Basic PAYE Tools review

PAYE tools straight from HMRC, but other free options offer a lot more.

TechRadar · Sep 17, 2025

IRIS Payroll Basics review

Free, HMRC-approved payroll, but only for the short term

TechRadar · Sep 17, 2025