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BBC

Minister denies Budget leaks have damaged economy

A former Bank of England chief economist says Budget speculation has "caused paralysis for businesses and consumers".

3 hours ago

BBC

Minister denies Budget leaks have damaged economy

BBC

How the Budget could turn Generation Z into generation debt

There's growing concern that current tax and spending policies help pensioners, but are unfair on younger generations.

14 hours ago

BBC

How the Budget could turn Generation Z into generation debt

The Guardian

Rachel Reeves promises to ‘grip the cost of living’ in autumn budget

Chancellor admits economy ‘feels stuck’ for many as she signals intention to freeze income tax thresholds Unions urge Reeves to deliver ‘living standards budget’ You be the chancellor: play our budget game Rachel Reeves has promised to “grip the cost of living” in the budget as she prepares ...

5 hours ago

The Guardian

Rachel Reeves promises to ‘grip the cost of living’ in autumn budget

The Guardian

Budget 2025: how inflation and the two-child benefit cap has increased poverty

A visit to Kent reveals more people struggling with rising food bills and turning to food banks already suffering higher demand and fewer donations “I’ve sat and cried many times, feeling like I’ve let my kids down,” is the heartbreaking description one Kent mother gives of the difficulty she ...

3 hours ago

The Guardian

Budget 2025: how inflation and the two-child benefit cap has increased poverty

The Independent

Reeves to scrap two-child benefit cap in Budget to appease Labour rebels

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves set to tack hard to the left in the Budget in a bid to prevent an attempt to force a change of leadership by Labour MPs

1 hour ago

The Independent

Reeves to scrap two-child benefit cap in Budget to appease Labour rebels

The Independent

‘We are dreading what will come’: Inside the battle for Britain’s pubs as they brace for the Budget

After a bruising few years, the country’s pubs are preparing for the Budget and say they cannot afford more bad news, Dan Haygarth reports

7 hours ago

The Independent

‘We are dreading what will come’: Inside the battle for Britain’s pubs as they brace for the Budget

The Independent

Rachel Reeves pledges to support working families and reduce waiting times with looming Budget

The chancellor is widely expected to raise levies on Wednesday to help close a multi-billion pound spending gap

17 hours ago

The Independent

Rachel Reeves pledges to support working families and reduce waiting times with looming Budget

The Independent

Reeves targets cost of living with rail fares freeze amid fears over Budget tax rises

The chancellor hopes measures to tackle the cost of living will offset anger over tax rises

18 hours ago

The Independent

Reeves targets cost of living with rail fares freeze amid fears over Budget tax rises

Sky News

Chancellor vows to 'grip the cost of living' - despite expectation of tax rises in budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to "grip the cost of living" in the budget next week.

11 hours ago

Sky News

Chancellor vows to 'grip the cost of living' - despite expectation of tax rises in budget

The Independent

Rachel Reeves finds £1.5bn to subsidise electric vehicles in net zero drive

The chancellor will take on the climate sceptics in the Tories and Reform with a push to help people buy EVs

17 hours ago

Rachel Reeves finds £1.5bn to subsidise electric vehicles in net zero drive

The Independent

Workers’ pensions expected to soak up costs if Reeves taxes salary sacrifice schemes

Reeves faces employer backlash over a rumoured raid on salary sacrifice schemes

18 hours ago

Workers’ pensions expected to soak up costs if Reeves taxes salary sacrifice schemes

Sky News

Reeves hints at more welfare cuts after previous rebellion - but authority on shaky ground

It feels like the most torturous build-up to any budget in recent history.

3 hours ago

Reeves hints at more welfare cuts after previous rebellion - but authority on shaky ground

BBC

Murder victim named as girl, 13, released on bail

Sarah Forrester, 55, has been named as the woman who died in a house in Swindon on Friday.

19 minutes ago

Murder victim named as girl, 13, released on bail

The Independent

Tributes to ‘incredible’ mother-of-two after 13 year-old girl arrested on suspicion of murder

Sarah Forrester was pronounced dead on Friday evening. The arrested teenager has been released on bail as investigations continue

14 minutes ago

Tributes to ‘incredible’ mother-of-two after 13 year-old girl arrested on suspicion of murder

The Independent

Urgent police appeal after 13 year-old school girl goes missing in Greater Manchester

Police have launched an urgent appeal to find Ramona, a 13-year-old girl in Bolton last seen on Friday

5 hours ago

Urgent police appeal after 13 year-old school girl goes missing in Greater Manchester

The Independent

Girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of murdering woman in Swindon

Police have set up a perimeter around the house and tell residents to expect an increased presence in the area

21 hours ago

Girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of murdering woman in Swindon

Sky News

Tributes paid to mental health charity worker - as girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of murder bailed

A woman who died in Swindon has been remembered as an "incredible person" and "caring" colleague - as a 13-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of murder was bailed.

2 hours ago

Tributes paid to mental health charity worker - as girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of murder bailed

The Independent

Burnham heads list of candidates by Labour members to replace Starmer

The Greater Manchester mayor is one of four Labour politicians, including Angela Rayner, Ed Miliband and Wes Streeting, who Labour Party members would vote for to replace Keir Starmer, according to a new poll

18 hours ago

Burnham heads list of candidates by Labour members to replace Starmer

The Independent

Andrew should give evidence on Epstein to Congress, Starmer suggests

The prime minister said that anybody with ‘relevant information’ should be prepared to share it

19 hours ago

Andrew should give evidence on Epstein to Congress, Starmer suggests

The Independent

Keir Starmer backs SafeCall campaign to protect missing children as donations surge past £75,000

Prime minister hails The Independent’s appeal in supporting the 70,000 children who go missing each year, as major donors and public figures join effort to fund new national service

24 hours ago

Keir Starmer backs SafeCall campaign to protect missing children as donations surge past £75,000

Sky News

'I like Angie a lot': Starmer 'absolutely' wants Rayner back in cabinet

Sir Keir Starmer has said he "absolutely" wants Angela Rayner back in his cabinet after she resigned for failing to pay the correct amount of stamp duty.

2 minutes ago

'I like Angie a lot': Starmer 'absolutely' wants Rayner back in cabinet