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Poundland takes £640 million hit on Budget costs and sales woes

The discount chain’s owner, Pepco, swung to a full-year pre-tax loss of 554 million euros (£457 million) after booking the write-down on Poundland.

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024

No 10 insists Government backs farmers in face of looming tractor protest

Hundreds of tractors are expected in Westminster on Wednesday as farmers continue to protest against the Budget inheritance tax changes.

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024

Outgoing French government to present 'special' budget to avoid shutdown

The outgoing French government has prepared a "special" budget to keep the country running through the end of the year, after Prime Minister Michel Barnier lost a confidence vote in the National Assembly, which had rejected large parts of the proposed 2025 budget.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 10, 2024

Domino’s sees £3m a year impact from Budget measures

The firm also unveiled a new five-year profit and sales target agreement with its franchisees, starting from January.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024

Labour will be held accountable if they vote against Budget, says John Swinney

VOTING against the Scottish Government’s Budget will be an “albatross” around Labour’s neck, the First Minister has said, as he pledged to…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2024

New breakfast club scheme to help children reach ‘learning potential’ – Gilruth

The £3 million Bright Start Breakfasts initiative was announced at the recent Budget.

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

Two-child benefit cap mitigation could start in early 2026, says Robison

Shona Robison insisted the scheme is going ahead, saying the Government could implement it before April 2026.

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2024

Rachel Reeves tells small business owner: ‘We are trying to help’

The Chancellor toured the Leeds Corn Exchange ahead of Small Business Saturday.

Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2024

Starmer fails to rule out new tax rises – despite Reeves’ claim there wouldn’t be another hike

Concerns are growing over the possibility of another tax raid in the spring

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024

CBI downgrades UK economic growth forecasts amid Budget pressures on firms

The CBI has reduced its growth forecasts for the UK economy in 2024 and 2025 as inflation is expected to pick up.

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024