Nick Edserbusiness reporterGetty ImagesThe UK economy grew slightly in August, official figures show, as focus intensifies on what measures the government might unveil in next month's Budget.An increase in manufacturing output helped the economy expand…
ReutersChancellor Rachel Reeves has acknowledged she is considering tax rises and spending cuts ahead of her autumn Budget on 26 November.Before the 2024 general election, Labour promised not to increase income tax, National Insurance or…
Faisal IslamEconomics editorBBCChancellor Rachel Reeves has said she is planning "targeted action to deal with cost of living challenges" in next month's Budget.Speaking to the BBC, she said it was the job of both the…
Paul SeddonPolitical reporter ,Joshua NevettPolitical reporter andHenry ZeffmanChief political correspondentPA MediaRachel Reeves has said she is looking at "further measures on tax" ahead of next month's Budget, in the clearest sign yet that tax hikes…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves should avoid "directionless tinkering and half-baked fixes" when trying to boost the government's tax take in next month's Budget, a leading think tank has said. Taxes are widely expected to go up…
Published October 10, 2025 As the Autumn Budget edges ever closer are UK consumers becoming nervy? If September shopper footfall is anything to go by, then yes. Photo: PixabayTotal retail visits took a hit across…
Getty ImagesThere has been speculation that November's Budget could see Chancellor Rachel Reeves break Labour's pre-election pledge not to increase income tax, National Insurance (NI) or VAT for working people.It's been suggested that she could…
Sir Keir Starmer was repeatedly pressed on whether VAT could be increased in the forthcoming Budget.The prime minister was asked at least five times by the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg if he would rule out raising…