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The Guardian – Business • Aug 19, 2025

How Rachel Reeves can raise money and also make the tax system fairer | Letters

Implementing progressive tax reforms, such as adjusting levies on substantial assets and aligning different tax rates, could generate significant revenue while addressing concerns...

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The Guardian – Business • Aug 18, 2025

Raising VAT rates would let Rachel Reeves fill budget black hole and enable growth | Letters

Increasing the value-added tax by a few percentage points could generate significant government revenue to address budget deficits while maintaining economic expansion without heav...

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City A.M. • Aug 18, 2025

Stephen Kinnock quizzed on his dad’s calls to ditch two-child benefit cap

The potential removal of the two-child benefit limit involves important budgetary considerations, as such policy changes could significantly impact government spending and financia...

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City A.M. • Aug 18, 2025

Tories: Reeves gambling tax hike raises risk of black market betting

Increasing taxes on gambling may reduce official revenue by encouraging bettors to turn to unregulated markets, potentially undermining government efforts to generate funds through...

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Kiplinger • Aug 17, 2025

Don't Regret Buying a Home: An Expert Guide to Navigating Today's Tough Housing Market

Careful financial planning and maintaining a reserve are essential for anyone purchasing property in the current challenging real estate environment, regardless of their reasons fo...

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Cointelegraph • Aug 15, 2025

US Treasury’s Bessent backpedals: Bitcoin buying still possible

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that the department may consider approaches to acquire Bitcoin without affecting the budget, signaling potential market influence desp...

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Investing.com Global Mkts • Aug 15, 2025

Treasury to use forfeited Bitcoin for Strategic Reserve, buy more in budget-neutral way, Bessent say...

The Treasury plans to allocate seized Bitcoin to a Strategic Reserve and intends to acquire additional amounts without affecting the overall budget, according to Bessent.

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Decrypt • Aug 14, 2025

Bessent Backtracks on Bitcoin: Treasury Committed to 'Budget-Neutral' BTC Buys

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that the government might acquire Bitcoin for its reserves in a manner that does not affect the overall federal budget balance.

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Financial Times • Aug 14, 2025

UK economic growth slows to 0.3% in second quarter

The modest increase in the UK’s output during the second quarter highlights ongoing economic challenges as the government readies its fiscal plans for the upcoming budget season.

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The Guardian – Business • Aug 14, 2025

A policy that benefited the richest and cost the UK £100bn: it's long past time to end the fuel duty...

Maintaining unchanged fuel taxes for over a decade has significantly reduced government revenue, resulting in substantial budget shortfalls that have constrained public infrastruct...

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City A.M. • Aug 13, 2025

Dishoom warns that Brits’ low incomes pose risk for hospitality

The combination of limited consumer spending power and recent tax increases could negatively impact the revenue and growth prospects of businesses within the UK’s hospitality indus...

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Sky News Money • Aug 13, 2025

Typical two-year mortgage deal at low last seen before Liz Truss mini-budget

The decrease in average two-year mortgage rates to under 5% reflects a significant shift in borrowing costs, potentially influencing homebuyer affordability and the broader housing...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Aug 03, 2025

A court could strike down Trump’s tariffs—and blow a hole in the U.S. budget

If the tariffs implemented during the previous administration are invalidated by the court, the government could face a substantial loss in revenue, potentially impacting the feder...

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ABC News Business • Jul 29, 2025

Classes combined, teachers cancelled amid public schools' budget woes

Due to ongoing budget shortfalls, many public schools in the ACT are consolidating classes and reducing teaching staff as part of efforts to manage limited financial resources.

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The Guardian – Business • Jul 25, 2025

Reeves should consider ending pension triple lock and charging for NHS treatment, says IMF

The IMF recommends that the UK government explore new revenue sources and fiscal policies to maintain financial stability and ensure progress toward reducing the national budget de...

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ABC News Business • Jul 25, 2025

Cost of Eyre Peninsula desalination plant blows out by $140m

The budget for the Eyre Peninsula desalination facility near Port Lincoln has risen significantly, reflecting added expenses related to worldwide inflation and modifications in the...

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The Guardian – Business • Jul 23, 2025

Help wanted: Reeves seeks heavyweight economic advisers as budget looms

As the autumn budget approaches, the Chancellor aims to strengthen her economic team by appointing experienced advisers to support fiscal decision-making and address productivity c...

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Cointelegraph • Jul 22, 2025

Republicans propose 7% leaner SEC budget compared to Biden’s era

House Republicans have introduced a budget plan that reduces funding for the SEC, potentially limiting resources for enforcing regulations related to timely disclosure of cybersecu...

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Cointelegraph • Jul 21, 2025

UK working to sell $7B in seized Bitcoin to boost budget: Report

The UK government is reportedly planning to liquidate a substantial amount of confiscated cryptocurrency to increase public funds, although some critics question the accuracy and t...

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The Guardian – Business • Jul 17, 2025

‘Worse than Covid’: hospitality bosses blame Reeves’ budget for UK downturn

The increase in employers’ national insurance contributions has created significant financial pressure on the hospitality sector, leading to reduced hiring and contributing to slow...

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City A.M. • Jul 15, 2025

OBR chief says higher tax is ‘not good’ for growth – or the government

Increasing taxes as proposed in the upcoming budget may reduce economic expansion and diminish long-term government revenue, according to a leading fiscal authority’s assessment of...

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Financial Times • Jul 11, 2025

Non-dom exodus hits London market for butlers

The reduction in affluent individuals residing in London following tax changes has led to a noticeable decline in requests for luxury household employees.

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The Guardian – Business • Jul 11, 2025

Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ is the ultimate betrayal of his base | Sidney Blumenthal

The proposed legislation will significantly reduce government spending on healthcare, social services, and renewable energy, while increasing the national debt by trillions, potent...

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City A.M. • Jul 11, 2025

Wilkin & Sons: King’s jam maker returns to profit despite Reeves’ tax hikes

Wilkin & Sons, known for producing the Tiptree brand and supplying royal clientele, managed to regain profitability despite financial challenges posed by increased wage requirement...

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City A.M. • Jul 10, 2025

Labour’s tax addiction will end in tears

The upcoming budget is anticipated to introduce substantial new taxes, potentially raising £10 billion to £20 billion, which could have significant implications for public finances...

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City A.M. • Jul 07, 2025

Hiring confidence worst in 13 years as businesses brace for further tax hikes

Businesses are reducing recruitment efforts due to increased financial pressures from recent and anticipated tax increases, leading to cautious spending despite signs of economic i...

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The Guardian – Business • Jul 06, 2025

Liz Truss is long gone – but her fiscal meltdown still dictates every step Labour makes | Max Mosley

The lasting impact of the 2022 economic turmoil continues to shape government policies, leading to cautious budgeting and restrained public spending driven by concerns over market...

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The Guardian – Business • Jul 04, 2025

Who’s really to blame for Labour’s troubles – Rachel Reeves or the invisible PM? | Gaby Hinsliff

Rachel Reeves' visible emotional response during a key parliamentary session coincided with immediate market reactions, highlighting how political events can directly affect curren...

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Crypto News • Jul 03, 2025

No crypto wins in Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill,’ but market eyes liquidity boost

Although the legislation lacks specific crypto incentives, its overall impact on market liquidity could positively influence digital asset trading and investment opportunities in t...

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ABC News Business • Jul 03, 2025

'Awful': Amelia's in an ANU redundancy pool with two close colleagues

The Australian National University plans to reduce its workforce, including several academic and professional employees, as a cost-saving measure aimed at achieving $250 million in...

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