FTSE 100 eases as EU leaders weigh Ukraine deal The FTSE 100 index closed down 4.80 points, 0.1%, at 9,534.91. The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025
Two thirds of voters want Reeves to cut spending rather than hike taxes in Budget Sir Keir and his chancellor Rachel Reeves are facing a make-or-break Budget this week, with the chancellor expected to increase taxes to plug the gaps in the public finances The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025
The three spectres hanging over Rachel Reeves’ make-or-break budget As the UK prepares for the budget announcement, familiar debates are taking shape. Should Chancellor Rachel Reeves cut welfare spending? Or reform the “triple lock” on state pensions? The Conversation · Nov 24, 2025
Reeves must use Budget to restore public trust in party, Scottish Labour leader warns Anas Sarwar issued a warning days before the chancellor delivers her make-or-break Budget - with crucial elections in Scotland in May threatening to decide Keir Starmer’s future as PM The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025
Reeves expected to reveal cut in growth forecasts for next five years in budget OBR has reportedly downgraded predictions after review that blames lack of investment under Tories The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025
Bond market power: why Rachel Reeves is keen to keep the £2.7tn ‘beast’ onside Hugely influential traders will be hanging on the chancellor’s every word when she announces her budget The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025
Tory row erupts over jibe comparing Reform logo to Nazi badge Conservative leader intervenes after party chair’s controversial tweet about Nigel Farage’s party The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025
‘I own a £2m farmhouse - Reeves’ mansion tax is nothing but punishment for being well-off’ Consultancy firm boss says raising income tax a fairer way for chancellor to bring in money as part of Budget The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025
Budget will show if Government is interested in supporting devolution – Robinson The DUP leader said politicians in NI could not ignore financial challenges. Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025
Labour will listen to bosses’ concerns on workers’ rights, says business secretary Peter Kyle tells CBI conference he will ensure firms do not lose as a result of overhaul The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025
What are salary sacrifice schemes and how do they work? Speculation has mounted in recent days that salary sacrifice schemes for pensions could be curbed in the Budget. Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025
How salary sacrifice schemes changes in Rachel Reeves’ Budget will affect you Many people are already thought to be heading for a tough retirement financially The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025
Cabinet minister admits Labour’s tax rises have driven wealthy out of UK It comes just days after the prime minister was urged to tackle a ‘dangerous brain drain’ that is harming the UK economy The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025
Kyle seeks to reassure business over workers’ rights concerns Business Secretary Peter Kyle promised a series of consultations would listen to firms’ concerns on how the Employment Rights Bill is implemented. Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025 What the autumn Budget could mean for pensioners Rachel Reeves is expected to confirm an above inflation rise on state pensions
International Business Times UK · Nov 24, 2025 Reeves Under Fire as Directors Flee Britain and Small Firms Struggle With Soaring Costs A 42% surge in UK directors moving overseas and soaring costs for SMEs spark fears that Rachel Reeves's Budget could deepen Britain's growing business crisis.
Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025 Budget 2025 LIVE: Rachel Reeves unveils £26bn tax raid but cuts energy bills amid leak fiasco Rachel Reeves calls the blunder by the Office for Budget Responsibility ‘deeply disappointing’ as she delivers Budget
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025 Voices: Want a Budget millennials won’t hate? Start by taxing life’s biggest nuisances COMMENT: From boy racers to ultra-processed foods and doomscrolling, Britain’s worst habits cost us dearly, says Sophie Wilkinson – why doesn’t the chancellor put levies on them before taxing us again?
Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025 OPINION - James Reed: 'The lack of jobs is part of a catastrophic and permanent change to the market' At the beginning of this year, I saw something in the jobs market I’d never seen before in my 30-plus years in the recruitment business. The economy was growing, yet jobs vacancies were shrinking. This is not normal. Usually when the economy is growing, this goes hand in hand with…
Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025 Chancellor urged to take ‘hard choices’ rather than hit businesses with more tax CBI boss Rain Newton-Smith called for Rachel Reeves to stand up to opposition to welfare cuts.
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025 Chancellor warned of crisis before make-or-break Budget With hours to go until one of the most anticipated Treasury statements in modern history, Rachel Reeves has been given disastrous warning on the economy’s outlook
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025 UK politics: Risk of Maccabi Tel Aviv facing antisemitic attacks not ‘predominant’ reason for match ban, police tell MPs – as it happened West Midlands police’s assistant chief constable says threat of violence by Maccabi fans was more important consideration
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025 Rachel Reeves is set to unveil her Budget. Here’s what to expect The chancellor is expected to announce a raft of tax hikes as part of her 2025 autumn Budget
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025 Reeves to hit 100,000 high-value properties with mansion tax in Budget The tax will reportedly apply to homes worth more than £2m and could raise up to £450m for the Treasury
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025 Budget 2025 live: Rachel Reeves faces day of reckoning as she unveils billions in tax rises Chancellor to unveil series of tax hikes to fill black hole in public finances in highly anticipated Budget on Wednesday