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How economics experts reacted to a Labour Budget that ‘lacked vision’

THE UK Government’s Budget has left the public waiting for answers on huge questions including around disability benefits, plans for social care, defence spending, experts have warned ...

The National (Scotland) · 1h ago

Healey Maiden budget: £100 energy relief and ISA limit held; savings taxes rise

British finance minister John Healey announced a £100 payment for 20 million households to address rising energy costs. The budget maintains the £20,000 cash ISA limit while increasing taxes on savings and property income. A higher bank surcharge will fund energy support for families and businesses facing economic hardships. Additionally,…

The Times of India · 2h ago

Cut benefits to fund defence, say majority of Britons in new poll ahead of Budget

Former defence secretary Mr Healey is under pressure to find billions of savings to help ramp up Britain’s military spending

The Independent UK · Oct 26

Former MI5 chief warns Burnham he can’t pit international aid against defence spending

‘My advice to the prime minister would be to say you need to think about this as a holistic issue... defence doesn't stand alone’, says Lord Jonathan Evans

The Independent UK · Oct 16

Half of Britons unwilling to fight for UK in the event of war, poll finds

Nato's top military commander said the alliance is ‘ready to fight tonight’ amid fears over Russia

The Independent UK · Oct 13

IFS warns against ‘steady-as-you-go’ Budget as inflation not headroom is key

Higher interest rates on Government debt will push up borrowing by about £10 billion in 2029-30, the IFS said.

Evening Standard · Oct 12

‘We still love you’: NATO envoy seeks to reassure Europe over US military pullback

US Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, has enthused that there is no “love” lost between Washington and Brussels amid a more Europeanised NATO.

Euronews · Oct 12

Ministers preparing to slash heat pump subsidies to fund defence spending

Exclusive: Some of £2bn savings needed from energy budget expected to come from boiler upgrade scheme, sources say

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12

Raise taxes or cuts benefits to fill £35bn Budget hole, Healey warned

The Institute for Fiscal Studies warned the chancellor against making the Budget ‘a work of fiction’

The Independent UK · Oct 11

Rubio says US pressure on NATO allies to boost defense spending is 'not hostile'

During his visit to Portugal, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated the urgency for NATO allies to bolster their defense expenditure. Citing rising threats, particularly due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, he underlined the necessity for a united military front. While acknowledging the difficulties faced by smaller NATO…

The Economic Times · Oct 8