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Pensions, motorists and workers: The tax targets Rachel Reeves is eyeing up
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to increase revenue through adjustments affecting retirement funds, vehicle owners, and employees, which could have notable effects on public f...
Read Full Article →Rachel Reeves faces gloomy autumn after borrowing overshoots
The unexpected increase in government borrowing has raised concerns about rising debt servicing expenses, potentially limiting fiscal flexibility and complicating efforts to manage...
Read Full Article →Rachel Reeves to try to reassure City investors after unexpected UK GDP fall
Rachel Reeves aims to restore investor confidence by highlighting potential growth opportunities despite recent economic contraction and concerns over public finances ahead of the...
Read Full Article →Kemi Badenoch backs costly triple lock pension as ‘Conservative policy’
Kemi Badenoch supports maintaining the pension increase mechanism despite warnings from the UK’s fiscal authority that its expenses have significantly exceeded initial forecasts.
Read Full Article →Wealth and stealth: Starmer eyes fresh tax hikes
Keir Starmer is considering new forms of taxation as concerns grow over fiscal sustainability, following the watchdog’s warning about rising welfare expenses and their impact on go...
Read Full Article →UK public finances on ‘unsustainable’ path amid growing climate, debt and pension costs
The Office for Budget Responsibility has indicated that rising expenses related to environmental challenges, retirement funding, and existing liabilities could cause the UK’s natio...
Read Full Article →UK cannot afford triple lock pension, OBR says
The Office for Budget Responsibility has indicated that maintaining the current pension increase policy may strain public finances, prompting debates over welfare adjustments to en...
Read Full Article →OBR warns unfunded spending to damage UK finances amid ‘daunting’ risks
The Office for Budget Responsibility has highlighted that increased expenditure without corresponding revenue could strain the UK’s fiscal health, especially given ongoing internat...
Read Full Article →Gilt yields spike on Keir Starmer’s refusal to back ‘visibly upset’ Reeves
The uncertainty surrounding Labour’s leadership and policy changes contributed to increased government borrowing costs, reflecting investor concerns about the party’s fiscal strate...
Read Full Article →Rachel Reeves must rethink how tax and spend decisions are made after welfare U-turn | Heather Stewa...
The recent welfare policy reversal highlights the challenges posed by rigid fiscal frameworks and limited flexibility, which significantly influence the timing and effectiveness of...
Read Full Article →Bank governor wades into row over Reeves’ focus on fiscal rule forecasts
Andrew Bailey emphasized caution in relying too heavily on government budget forecasts, highlighting the importance of balanced interpretation when assessing future fiscal policy a...
Read Full Article →Government borrowing surges in May to fund Labour’s spending
In May, public sector debt increased substantially, reaching one of the highest levels recorded for that month in over three decades, indicating significant government reliance on...
Read Full Article →What is fiscal drag and how you can avoid it?
Fiscal drag refers to the increase in income tax payments resulting from unchanged tax brackets despite rising earnings, potentially affecting millions by 2029 unless proactive fin...
Read Full Article →OBR ridiculed for ‘joke of a salary’ in analyst job offer
The salary range offered for new analyst positions at the UK’s fiscal watchdog has sparked criticism due to its perceived inadequacy relative to the expected responsibilities and j...
Read Full Article →Is Rachel Reeves breaking up with the OBR?
Rachel Reeves implemented several last-minute adjustments to her Spring Statement aimed at maintaining fiscal stability and preserving confidence in the official budget forecasts p...
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