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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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Financial Times • Jul 24, 2025

UK households prioritise saving more than at any point since 2008 crash, survey finds

Amid rising inflation and anticipated tax increases this autumn, many UK families are increasingly focusing on building their savings to secure their financial stability.

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City A.M. • Jul 24, 2025

UK sees ‘small burst’ in hiring in sign of growth

The recent increase in job vacancies indicates modest economic expansion in the UK, although overall demand is still lower than last year, partly due to higher taxes affecting busi...

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The Guardian – Business • Jul 12, 2025

Starmer and Reeves promised honesty about public finances. Can they stay the course?

Labour faces a challenging balance between reducing national debt and addressing declining public support amid stagnant economic growth and the potential need for increased taxatio...

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The Guardian – Business • Jul 11, 2025

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...

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The Guardian – Business • Jul 11, 2025

Fall in UK GDP puts focus back on expectations of tax rises in autumn budget

The recent contraction in the UK economy increases concerns about future revenue shortfalls, potentially leading to higher taxes in the upcoming autumn fiscal plan to address budge...

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City A.M. • Jul 08, 2025

Brits back spending cuts over tax rises

Recent surveys indicate that the majority of British voters favor reducing government expenditures rather than increasing taxes, highlighting a potential challenge for the current...

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City A.M. • Jul 05, 2025

Reeves warns ministers tax rises are coming after loss of ‘low hanging fruit’

Chancellor Rachel Reeves indicated that increasing revenue through higher taxes may be necessary due to limited alternatives following policy reversals impacting government funding...

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City A.M. • Jul 03, 2025

Battersea power station lights the way for regenerating our high streets

Investment in mixed-use projects similar to Battersea Power Station, supported by private funding, has the potential to revitalize struggling commercial areas affected by recent ta...

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The Guardian – Business • Jul 02, 2025

Welfare bill climbdown will have ‘a cost’ at budget, says senior minister

The government’s reversal on proposed welfare reforms is expected to impact fiscal planning, with analysts suggesting this shift could increase the probability of tax adjustments i...

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The Guardian – Business • Jul 01, 2025

Food prices pushed up by hot weather hitting harvest yields, say UK retailers

The recent increase in temperatures has led to lower crop yields, causing fruit and vegetable costs to rise and significantly influencing the overall growth in food price inflation...

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The Guardian – Business • Jun 26, 2025

Keir Starmer admits government has ‘asked a lot’ of business, and defends employment rights bill – b...

The government recognizes the considerable demands placed on businesses amid recent fiscal policies and emphasizes its commitment to economic stability and future-focused investmen...

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City A.M. • Jun 15, 2025

‘You’ll have to wait and see’: Reeves’ deputy can’t rule out autumn tax rises

The Treasury chief secretary indicated that future fiscal decisions, including potential tax increases in the autumn, will depend on upcoming economic forecasts and will be careful...

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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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CNBC Business • Jun 12, 2025

UK economy shrank sharply in April as Trump tariffs and tax rises kicked in

In April, the United Kingdom experienced a notable economic contraction influenced by increased international trade barriers and higher domestic taxation, according to recently rel...

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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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City A.M. • May 15, 2025

Boost for Rachel Reeves as UK economy booms in first quarter

The UK experienced a notable increase in economic output during the first quarter, indicating enhanced business activity likely influenced by anticipated tax changes and internatio...

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