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UK’s long-awaited Budget Day arrives

Plus, tech, pharma and oil lead the earnings run, Bank of Japan makes a rate call and Britain’s opposition party picks a new leader

World - Financial Times - October 27

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

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

World - Financial Times - October 28

Chancellor is due to unveil tax and spend measures, but she may struggle to boost growth quickly

World - Financial Times - October 29

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

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