UK BUDGET

Nov 23 2025FINANCE

Rail Fare Freeze: A Break for UK Commuters

In a move to ease the financial burden on regular train users, the UK's finance chief, Rachel Reeves, has announced that rail fares will not increase when she presents her budget plan. This decision comes as a relief to many who rely on trains for their daily commute, especially in light of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The last time rail fares were frozen was ...

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Nov 19 2025FINANCE

UK Chancellor Plans Stronger Financial Safety Net

Next week, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, is expected to unveil a budget that includes a larger financial safety net. This announcement comes from Lucy Rigby, the City minister, who is set to share this news with finance professionals at the UK Finance annual dinner. The budget, scheduled for November 26th, aims to strengthen the country's fina...

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Nov 07 2025FINANCE

Tax Shift: UK's Financial Chief Eyes Income Tax Hike

In a move that could reshape the UK's tax landscape, Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering a significant income tax increase. This proposal is part of a broader strategy to meet fiscal targets and address economic challenges. The plan involves raising income tax by 2 pence while simultaneously cutting National Insurance contributions by a similar ...

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Nov 04 2025FINANCE

Tax Talk: What's Next for UK's Budget?

The UK's finance chief, Rachel Reeves, is set to deliver a major speech. She wants to focus on fairness and opportunity in the upcoming budget. This is her second budget since taking office. It's due on November 26. There's a lot of talk about where she might raise taxes to meet her financial goals. Reeves is expected to break a pre-election promise. She promised no...

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Oct 30 2025FINANCE

Tax Time: What's Next for UK's Finance Chief?

In the UK, big changes might be coming to taxes. The finance minister, Rachel Reeves, has a tough job. She needs to find more money. She wants to raise about 30 billion pounds every year. This is to keep the country's finances stable and to avoid problems with investors. Reeves has said she will look at cutting spending. But most people think these cuts will be smal...

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Oct 25 2025BUSINESS

Rachel Reeves' Tax Dilemma: Balancing the Books

Rachel Reeves, the UK's finance minister, faces a tough job. She needs to find extra money to meet her financial goals. She's looking at different ways to do this. Some options are more popular than others. Reeves has promised not to raise income tax, VAT, or social security payments for working people. But she might still find ways to get more money. One idea is to...

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Jan 11 2025FINANCE

UK Finance Chief: Budget Rules Are Set in Stone

Rachel Reeves, the UK's top finance minister, has made it clear that the budget rules outlined last October are not going to change. During her visit to Beijing, she assured journalists that the government will do whatever is needed to stick to these fiscal rules. When questioned about a possible update in the March budget, Reeves quickly shut down the idea. She reit...

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Treasury Boss: Tax Hike Might Hurt Wages

U. K. Treasury Chief Rachel Reeves has acknowledged that a recent tax increase on businesses could result in wages rising less than expected. This follows a budget announcement where she raised taxes by around £40 billion ($52 billion) to fix what she claims is a gap in public finances and fund public services. The biggest change is a 40% increase in employer nationa...

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Businesses Brace for Impact: UK Budget Raises Taxes, Spurs Inflation

British businesses are feeling the pinch after the UK's Finance Minister, Rachel Reeves, announced a tax-hiking budget. The biggest change is an increase in National Insurance (NI) payroll tax for employers. This will rise from 13. 8% to 15% from April 2025 and will start at a lower income threshold. The government aims to collect an extra £25 billion ($32. 3 billion...

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Oct 30 2024FINANCE

The Stock Market's New Darlings: Snap, Reddit, and Alphabet

Imagine starting your day like millions of people: waking up, commuting to work, and scrolling through social media. You laugh at cute cat pictures on Reddit, search for random facts on Google, and watch funny cat videos on YouTube. These routine activities might seem unrelated to stocks and finance, but they're not. Companies behind these platforms—Snap, Reddit, and...

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