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UK’s rising fiscal burden narrows tax gap with Europe
Britain’s fiscal picture is closer to EU averages than it has been for decadesBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Taxes, spending and borrowing all higher as the new Labour government seeks to 'rebuild' the UK
British Treasury chief Rachel Reeves says taxes will rise by $52 billion to plug a hole in the public finances and provide new funding for the U.K.‘s cash-starved public services, as she announced ...World - ABC News - October 30 -
UK’s Labour just unveiled its first budget in 14 years – what is in it and will it work?
Chancellor’s solutions to improving economy and public services will be a radical change for country. Britain’s new government delivered its first budget on Wednesday setting out its plans for ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend
Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election resultWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Starmer insists pro-growth policies on way after OBR’s budget warnings – UK politics live
PM says budget just ‘first step’ after watchdog said measures would make no difference to growth over five years. Rachel Reeves is now being interview on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.. She is being ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
UK borrowing costs soar day after Labour government unveiled tax-raising budget
U.K. bond yields spiked sharply Thursday after the ruling Labour Party unveiled a sweeping package of tax hikes and increased borrowing.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
UK’s borrowing costs rise as Reeves’s budget prompts fears of slower interest rate cuts
Markets conclude higher level of public spending could lead to higher inflation, making cuts in Bank of England rate less likely. . UK government borrowing costs have risen to their highest level ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Some UK non-doms to pay exit charges on trusts after Budget changes
Move to target wealthy foreigners comes as government makes several concessions to stem flow out of BritainWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Bank of England cuts UK interest rates again despite modest budget-related inflation spike
The Bank of England has cut its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point after inflation across the U.K. fell below its target rate of 2%World - ABC News - November 7 -
Tax changes in budget last straw for UK farmers after ‘years of being squeezed’
Farmers’ union to bring 1,800 members to Westminster in protest, but some say mega-rich landowners are the problem. In the next few weeks tractors full of angry farmers could roll through the ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Small UK pub owners look overseas after Budget tax rises sap profits
Cluster of hospitality operators cancel British investments and divert spending to continental Europe insteadWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
UK economic growth slows to 0.1% as budget jitters and high interest rates take toll
Blow to Rachel Reeves as first quarter under Labour shows services and manufacturing struggled in run-up to budget. Business live – latest updates The UK economy slowed to a near-standstill in ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
John Lewis chief criticises UK Budget as ‘two-handed grab’ from business
Nish Kankiwala is latest retail head to warn of additional costs for retailers and higher prices for consumersWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
UK business cutting back growth plans after Budget tax rises, warns CBI
Results of survey of lobby group’s members are latest sign of souring relations between government and corporate worldBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Virgin Atlantic CEO says UK budget is 'tax on growth' with air duties set to rise
Shai Weiss said that despite aviation's contribution to the economy, "all we've seen is an increase in Air Passenger Duty."Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
New Manchester United manager to get limited January transfer budget
Rúben Amorim has indicated he wants to take the job Books need balancing if more lavish spending targeted Rúben Amorim or whoever succeeds Erik ten Hag as Manchester United’s manager will have ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
NHS, schools, transport: Where Budget pledges are being spent
BBC correspondents analyse how much Budget money has been pledged in key areas and where the money will be spent.Top stories - BBC News - October 30