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Starmer to pledge to ‘embrace fiscal reality’ in the Budget

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

Business - Financial Times - October 27

UK Budget: What to Know Before Labour’s Announcement

The new Labour Party government said it had inherited a challenging financial position and warned of tax increases and spending cuts when it reveals its budget this week.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Northern Ireland on track for £769mn budget overspend

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

World - Financial Times - October 28

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".

Tax rises needed to avert austerity, Starmer says

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

Reeves embarks on Budget that will define Labour government

Prime minister and chancellor aim to convey sense of joint purpose ahead of long-awaited fiscal event on Wednesday

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Three moments where Budgets have gone wrong

Could Rachel Reeves’ first Budget have unintended long-term consequences like Gordon Brown’s?

World - Financial Times - October 28

Chris Mason: Chancellor will set agenda for years to come

Rachel Reeves' historic first Budget will set the agenda for the Labour government for years to come.

Five things to watch out for in the Budget for Wales

What could Rachel Reeves' first Budget mean for Wales? Here are five things to watch.

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