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Britain's Labour government to deliver debut Budget this week, settling weeks of uncertainty
U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves will deliver the government's hotly awaited debut budget on Wednesday, putting to bed weeks of uncertainty over potential tax hikes and spending cuts.1 hour ago -
Business - Financial Times
Starmer and Reeves embark on Budget week that will define Labour government
Prime minister will convey sense of joint purpose with chancellor ahead of long-awaited fiscal event on Wednesday3 hours ago -
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Budget watchdog will break impartiality, claims Hunt
The former chancellor says the publication of a review which could criticise the Conservatives on Budget day would "cross a line".6 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Carried interest: private equity’s tax break
The lower-taxed performance fee has helped buyout firms’ executives amass personal fortunesYesterday -
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No tax rises in payslips for 'working people', vows minister
Bridget Phillipson refused to say if a small business owner was a "working person" in an interview with the BBC, ahead of Wednesday's Budget.19 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
The Papers: Budget 'to match Labour best' and King back to full duties
Rachel Reeves promising to keep Labour's promises and King Charles's health, lead the papers.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Reeves: ‘My budget will match greatest economic moments in Labour history’
The chancellor says she will invest to reverse Tory decline, but stands accused of breaking party manifesto promises . Labour will launch a new era of public and private investment in hospitals, ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Rachel Reeves aims to raise up to £20bn from national insurance rise
Employers’ contributions set to increase by 2 percentage points in next week’s BudgetYesterday -
World - Financial Times
English winemakers hope for Budget break as excise duty leaves bitter taste
Fast-growing sector struggles with low returns, an increasingly volatile climate and intense competition2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
A U.S. fiscal crisis would happen incredibly quickly — and there’s no way to predict when, says head of budget watchdog
The U.S. fiscal backdrop is “structurally unsound,” but no one knows when or if financial markets might force change, says president of the bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Labour paid for top Starmer aide to attend Democratic National Convention
Details of Morgan McSweeney’s trip follow Donald Trump’s accusation of interference by UK party4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Trump files extraordinary complaint claiming election meddling by UK Labour party
Allegation references LinkedIn post saying 100 party staffers were headed to US to campaign for Harris. First King George III. Now Sir Keir Starmer.. Citing the American revolution while ...5 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK to slash overseas aid in Budget as asylum seeker costs rise
International development organisations warn country’s contribution could slump to its lowest level in 17 years5 days ago -
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Dozen Labour MPs join call for 'extreme wealth' tax
The MPs want Rachel Reeves to bring in a 2% tax on assets over £10m, which they claim could raise £24bn per year.5 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK capital gains tax receipts surge ahead of Budget
Revenue rises 16.3% between July and September as investors rush to get ahead of expected rate increase5 days ago -
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UK borrowing rises ahead of Budget
Official data shows borrowing - the difference between spending and tax take - reached £16.6bn last month.5 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Hunt warns that Reeves will ‘trash’ economy with business tax hikes
Shadow chancellor says he rejected Treasury advice to raise employers’ national insurance payments6 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Reeves banks on big Budget wheeze to reconcile Labour’s pledges
Continuing Tory ‘stealth’ freeze on thresholds pulls many middle earners into higher rate, but carries risks6 days ago -
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Tax threshold freeze not a pledge-breaker - Labour sources
Government sources insist the move would not constitute a breach of Labour's manifesto tax pledge.October 19 -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves looking at sweeping inheritance tax changes in Budget
UK chancellor considers extending ‘seven year rule’ on gift giving to 10 years among other reformsOctober 18 -
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Inheritance tax increases expected in Budget
It is not known how many people are likely to end up paying more under the government's plan.October 17 -
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Reeves eyeing £40bn in tax rises and spending cuts
Filling the £22bn financial "black hole" would only be enough “to keep public services" still, she told a meeting.October 16 -
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Business - Financial Times
Reeves aims to close £40bn funding gap as she plans tax rises in Budget
Figure is significantly more than the £22bn fiscal hole the government previously identifiedOctober 15 -
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Would raising employer National Insurance break Labour's pledge?
If the chancellor decides to increase NI for employers in the Budget would that be going back on previous promises?October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
UK tax rises acceptable if part of pro-business Budget, CBI says
Rupert Soames believes companies will judge October 30 measures ‘in the round’October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Flutter chief warns on US betting tax rises
FanDuel owner says punitive duties could push customers towards unlicensed operatorsOctober 15 -
World - Financial Times
Gambling stocks hit by fears of UK Budget tax grab
Ladbrokes owner Entain falls 8% while Flutter loses 6%October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves signals business taxes will rise in Budget
Chancellor says companies understand government must make ‘difficult decisions’ to balance booksOctober 14