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Starmer has little choice but to bind himself closer to his chancellor

Ditching Rachel Reeves would put spotlight back on real context for decision to drop idea of breaching manifesto

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2025

How Are I Bonds Taxed? 8 Common Situations to Know for 2026

Series I U.S. savings bonds are a popular investment, but the federal income tax consequences are anything but straightforward.

Kiplinger · Dec 1, 2025

How the standoff between Rachel Reeves and the OBR unfolded

Treasury’s independent economic forecaster says outlook for economy rosier than chancellor led everyone to believe

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 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

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

Income taxes could be eliminated soon due to tariffs, Trump says

The government's individual income tax revenue last fiscal year was nearly 14 times its tariff revenue.

Axios · 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

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

Four claims from the 2025 Budget debate fact checked

Full Fact takes a look at claims about tax thresholds, NHS appointments, unemployment and house building.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025

Use cash freed up by end of two-child cap to cut income tax, Swinney urged

But the Scottish First Minster said he will instead use the £155 million to further act to reduce child poverty in Scotland.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025