UK Budget spooks bond markets

No new freeports in Budget after 'comms cock-up'

The government mistakenly briefed that five new low-tax sites would be announced this week.

UK prime minister is facing growing criticism that planned tax rises will hit ‘working people’

Business - Financial Times - October 27

The bean counters are back in control with a chancellor who wants to change the rules without rocking the boat.

Stormont executive expects little largesse from UK chancellor as it struggles to balance its books

World - Financial Times - October 28

The former chancellor says the publication of a review which could criticise the Conservatives on Budget day would "cross a line".

The prime minister gives a gloomy economic picture as he set out his justifications for "tough decisions" in the Budget.