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City A.M. • Jun 24, 2025

Higher tax ‘inevitable’ as PM makes defence spending pledge 

Increasing defence expenditure to a larger portion of the country’s economic output is likely to require additional revenue generation through taxation, according to economic analy...

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The Guardian – Business • Jun 14, 2025

There hasn’t been a ‘big chancellor’ since Osborne: IFS chief gives final mark

Paul Johnson highlights the challenge of managing the economy effectively amid political and public resistance to difficult financial decisions, impacting long-term fiscal leadersh...

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The Guardian – Business • Jun 12, 2025

Demob-happy IFS director tears into Rachel Reeves’s spending review

The outgoing IFS director’s critical assessment suggests that the spending review may barely avoid tax increases, highlighting potential challenges in achieving fiscal targets with...

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City A.M. • Jun 12, 2025

Spending Review: IFS chief suggests Treasury ‘making up numbers’ over DOGE-style Whitehall cuts 

A recent analysis raises concerns that projected savings in key government departments may be overstated, as some budget reductions coincide with planned increases in actual spendi...

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City A.M. • Jun 12, 2025

Council tax spike to pay for Reeves spending plans

A recent analysis indicates that local tax contributions will increase significantly to fund upcoming municipal expenditures outlined in government financial strategies, marking th...

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The Guardian – Business • Jun 03, 2025

Rachel Reeves must think big to fund Labour’s ‘battle-ready’ Britain. Tweaks and tinkering won’t do...

The upcoming spending review presents a critical opportunity to address ongoing fiscal imbalances through strategic investment and careful management of borrowing, taxation, and pu...

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City A.M. • Jun 02, 2025

Starmer’s defence spending will mean ‘chunky’ tax rises, warns IFS

Increasing the budget for national defense by £10-15 billion annually is expected to lead to substantial tax increases, as higher expenditures also coincide with growing costs in h...

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BBC Business • Jun 01, 2025

IFS says tough public spending choices unavoidable

The influential think tank highlights that increased investments in healthcare and defense will necessitate reductions in other public sectors to balance the overall budget effecti...

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City A.M. • Jun 01, 2025

Reeves’ spending review ‘natural point’ to boost defence -IFS

The forthcoming fiscal assessment offers an opportunity to increase military funding, as analysts highlight that healthcare and defense budgets will be central to the Chancellor’s...

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The Guardian – Business • May 27, 2025

Fair taxation is about more than bashing the rich | Letters

Implementing a more balanced approach to taxation, including aligning capital gains with income tax and adjusting local taxes, could generate significant government revenue while i...

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City A.M. • May 13, 2025

With AI, ‘everything is under review’ at London-based tech firm IFS

IFS, a London-based technology company currently valued at €15 billion, is intensifying investment in industrial artificial intelligence to transform its operations and pursue a re...

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