Fury as London pubs, hotels, and shops hammered by business rates soaring by tens of thousands of pounds Premier Inn expects its business rate bill to go up by between £40 million and £50 million a year Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025
Frasers to give glimpse into retail conditions after ‘challenging’ year The retail group, which owns brands including Sports Direct and House of Fraser, will publish its half-year financial results on Thursday. Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025
No 10 denies Reeves misled public over the UK's finances ahead of Budget Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch claimed the Chancellor had ‘lied to the public’ and should be sacked Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025
No 10 denies Reeves misled over black hole as OBR letter challenges warnings The Chancellor was told in October by the Budget watchdog that her spending plans would no longer incur a black hole. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025
Why Rachel Reeves chose to disappoint voters with her budget In walking the political tightrope of her own budget this week, Rachel Reeves had to broadly satisfy three critical audiences. There were her own MPs in the parliamentary Labour party, business and financial markets and, of course, voters who ultimately determine whether the Labour government is re-elected three or four… The Conversation · Nov 28, 2025
Trans woman jailed for harassing minister Ellie Reeves as judge slams civil courts for enabling abuse District Judge Michael Snow said he is ‘appalled’ at the badly organised civil courts Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025
OBR challenges claims Reeves dropped income tax rise due to rosier forecasts Official forecaster’s chair says chancellor knew about revised predictions well before her budget change of heart The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2025
Woman who tried to summon her MP to court is jailed for harassment Tracey Smith used phrases including ‘a person is dangerous when they have nothing to lose’, ‘be warned’, and ‘bullets will be flying around’. Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025
How homeowners’ plans to downsize could be impacted by Budget as mortgage rates fall A new mansion tax and falling interest rates for mortgage deals might have older homeowners considering a move The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025
Reeves vows state pensioners won’t have to pay tax despite alarm over Budget changes Chancellor says Treasury won’t go after ‘tiny amounts of money’ and pledges they won’t pay any tax in this parliament The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025
UK government tells telecoms to do more to protect customers Telecoms customers must have access to all the pricing details, presented in a clearer way. TechRadar · Nov 28, 2025
The Budget’s stealth tax phenomenon and how much it will cost you Even when taxes don’t rise, your payments might as a result of what’s called fiscal drag The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025
Rachel Reeves’ uncle blasts Budget as 'worst I’ve ever heard' His comments come as the Chancellor is accused of breaking a Labour manifesto pledge amid £26billion of tax rises Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025
Senior minister insists employment rights U-turn does not breach manifesto Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson insisted the Employment Rights Bill remained ‘the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation’. Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025 Starmer accused of ‘complete betrayal’ by Labour backbenchers after workers’ rights U-turn The government has found itself in a stand off with Labour backbenchers who have accused ministers of breaking a manifesto pledge
The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2025 JP Morgan boss gave go-ahead for new £3bn tower in London after UK assurances Decision by US bank’s CEO Jamie Dimon followed trip to New York by top adviser to Keir Starmer
The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2025 No 10 dismisses claim that OBR revelations show Reeves misled public about need for tax rises in budget – UK politics live Downing Street brushes off claims that the chancellor misled voters about the state of the public finances ahead of the budget
Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025 'Mansion tax' could wipe £150,000 off top-end homes in London targeted by Reeves Budget One in four of the properties hit by the new surcharge are in just three London boroughs; Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster and Camden, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025 Budget questions answered: Money expert Gabriel Nussbaum on pensions, ISAs and what it means for you ASK ME ANYTHING: Financial expert Gabriel Nussbaum (aka That Money Guy) answers your questions on the Budget’s pension changes, ISA limits, family support, and what the announcements mean for your finances
The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2025 Why Starmer’s desire to govern as ‘Mr Rules’ is bound to fail In the face of multiple crises, disruptive technology and populism, making Britain orderly again is an impossible goal, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett
Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025 Two-child benefit cap a ‘failed social experiment’ that had to go, PM says Ditching the cap will cost about £3 billion by the end of this Parliament, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility.
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025 Starmer calls two-child benefit cap a ‘failed social experiment’ that had to go Scrapping the benefit cap will cost around £3 billion by the end of this Parliament, according to the OBR
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025 Is this the ‘change’ that Britain voted for? THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Now that the dust has settled on the Budget, it becomes clearer that this government’s priorities are out of line with the national interest, insulting to many and corrosive to the public’s threadbare trust in politicians’ ability to deliver on promises
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025 ‘Mortified’ OBR chief prepared to resign if Reeves loses confidence in him over Budget leak Richard Hughes has written to the Chancellor and Commons Treasury Committee chair Dame Meg Hillier to apologise for the incident
The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2025 The chancellor’s growth mission is missing in action Businesses grumble about lack of ambition and urgency as Rachel Reeves continues to shy away from meaningful tax reform