FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 21 - Caught on Camera

‘No reason’ for Budget to make entrepreneurs want to leave UK, Starmer insists

The Prime Minister hailed the October 30 fiscal event, Labour’s first Budget for 14 years, as a historic moment.

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

Trade unions and health experts to have their say on child poverty plans

The Government’s strategy on child poverty is intended to alleviate the ‘negative experience’ of living in poverty.

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

Scottish Greens call for ‘mansion tax’ in exchange for Budget support

THE Scottish Greens have urged ministers to bring in a so-called “mansion tax” if the party is to support its Budget.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2024

Public sector pay rises hand Reeves a £6.7bn headache ahead of Budget

The surprise rise in borrowing came despite the cut to Britain’s expenditure on winter fuel allowances

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

UK borrowing surges past official forecasts ahead of Budget

The ONS said public sector net borrowing in the first half of the financial year stood at £79.6 billion, £6.7 billion higher than forecast by the OBR.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024

Cabinet is ‘united’ on Budget, says Reeves after ministers settle spending plans

The Chancellor said it was ‘right’ that Cabinet ministers had attempted to get the best settlements possible for their departments.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024

Labour's £40bn black hole 'the same as Brexit costs UK annually', figures show

THE Labour Government is facing pressure to be “honest” about the impact of Brexit ahead of their first Budget – after a minister admitted…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2024

Change 'fiscal rules' so UK can catch up internationally, John Swinney urges Labour

THE Labour Government should change its fiscal rules to allow borrowing for public sector investment, First Minister John Swinney will say in a…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2024

How will the Budget affect my savings and what should I do?

Reports that pensioners could have tax breaks cut or axed have led to savers withdrawing chunks of their retirement pots ahead of the chancellor’s announcement

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024

AJ Bell calls for pension ‘tax lock’ amid savers’ Budget worries

The investment platform said it has seen changes in tax-free cash withdrawals as well as contributions to pensions ahead of the October 30 Budget.

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024