Britons React to Budget 2025 Amid Cost of Living Crisis
From childcare worries to pension changes, discover how Budget 2025 impacts real families across Britain. Read their stories and see where you stand.
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Labour's £2bn Budget Boost for Scotland and Wales
Scottish and Welsh Labour leaders hail £2bn funding increase and end of two-child benefit cap in Rachel Reeves' budget, hoping to reverse polling deficits ahead of May elections.
Reeves accused of breaking tax pledge in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her Budget after accusations she broke a manifesto promise not to raise taxes. Read the full analysis and have your say.
Budget 2025: Winners and Losers Revealed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils her 2025 Budget. Discover how tax thresholds, the minimum wage, and benefit changes impact your finances. Listen to the Sky News Daily podcast for expert analysis.
Reeves' Budget Speech Delivers No Surprises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget speech contained no surprises after policy leaks. The OBR accidentally published the full budget online before delivery. Read analysis.
Labour's stealth tax hits nearly million Brits
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget extends tax threshold freeze, breaking manifesto pledge and drawing nearly a million into higher rate tax. Read the full analysis.
Castore CEO warns income tax freeze hurts entrepreneurs
Castore co-founder Tom Beahon criticises Chancellor Rachel Reeves' income tax threshold freeze, warning it disincentivises wealth creators. Discover how this Budget move impacts growth.
Reeves announces £26bn tax rises after budget leak
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils £26bn tax package including extended income tax freeze and mansion tax after OBR accidentally leaks details. Read the full breakdown.
UK Tax Thresholds Frozen Until 2031
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends the income tax threshold freeze to 2030-31. Discover how fiscal drag will increase your tax bill and what it means for your finances.
Reeves announces £26bn tax rises after budget leak
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils £26bn in tax increases, including an extended income tax freeze, after the OBR's forecast was leaked. Get the latest breaking news.
Reeves Budget 2025: Key Points and OBR Leak Fallout
Chancellor Rachel Reeves presents her first budget with growth forecasts, borrowing figures and gambling tax hikes revealed after OBR document leak. Read the full analysis.
2026 Rail Fare Freeze: Will London Tube Prices Still Rise?
The government's 2026 rail fare freeze for England won't apply to London's Tube. Discover why Londoners might face a 5.8% fare hike and what it means for Travelcards.
Richmond Council drops legal challenge over funding
Richmond Council withdraws legal action after government revises funding formula, avoiding £45m cuts. Council leader welcomes 'significant improvement' in local authority funding reforms.
Budget 2025: Major Tax Hikes Announced
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a raft of tax increases in the 2025 Budget, targeting a £30bn financial shortfall while pledging investment in public services.
Income Tax Threshold Freeze Explained: Budget 2025
Discover how the extended income tax threshold freeze announced in the Budget will impact your finances and why it's called a 'stealth tax'. Learn about fiscal drag now.
Musk's Government Efficiency Department Closes Early
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has been dissolved months before its scheduled end date, with staff moved to other roles. Discover what happened.
Labour freezes rail fares for first time in 30 years
Keir Starmer announces a landmark rail fare freeze for 2026, saving UK commuters hundreds of pounds. Discover how this cost-of-living measure puts money back in your pocket.
Keeps Secures £1.2M Funding from Investor Rush
London-based sports platform Keeps closes £1.2 million funding round as investors target sports sector. Discover how this impacts UK sports technology investment landscape.
Rail fares frozen for first time in 30 years
The UK Government announces a historic rail fare freeze, saving commuters hundreds of pounds. Discover the affected routes and annual savings.
Reeves Under Pressure for Wealth Tax in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to address cost of living crisis while facing calls from political rivals to implement wealth taxes. Autumn budget expected to include tax threshold freezes.
Jersey froze Abramovich's $7bn after UK approved move
Court documents reveal how Jersey welcomed Roman Abramovich's billions with London's approval before sanctions hit. Explore the secret financial channels now under investigation.
Rail fares frozen for first time in 30 years
The government announces first rail fare freeze in three decades, saving commuters hundreds of pounds annually. Part of plans to rebuild Great British Railways with modern ticketing.
UK Rail Fare Freeze: First in 30 Years
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a historic rail fare freeze for 2026, saving commuters hundreds of pounds. Discover how this cost-of-living measure impacts your travel budget.
Rail fare freeze saves commuters hundreds of pounds
The UK government has announced a historic rail fare freeze, the first in 30 years. Millions of passengers will save hundreds of pounds on season tickets and peak travel. Read more.
Rail Fare Freeze for England in 2026 Budget
Millions of rail passengers in England will benefit from frozen fares in 2026. Discover how this decision impacts your travel budget and what it means for future rail policy.
New Mexico Launches Universal Free Childcare
New Mexico becomes the first US state to offer free childcare for all families, a landmark victory achieved through years of grassroots campaigning by parents and teachers.
London schools repay £653k after postcode error
London nurseries and schools must repay over £650,000 after a data entry mistake with postcodes led to significant funding overpayments. Councils are now recovering funds.
Council funding shake-up boosts North and Midlands
Deprived towns in northern England and the Midlands secure major funding increases in a landmark local authority reform, redirecting cash from affluent areas to post-industrial communities.
Reeves faces £111bn debt crisis, must break manifesto pledge
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must choose between breaking Labour's tax pledge or maintaining unsustainable pension triple lock as Britain's debt interest hits £111bn. The Budget decision awaits.
Pension Tax Petition Hits 11,959 Signatures
A parliamentary petition demanding double tax allowance for pensioners has reached 11,959 signatures, forcing government response. Campaigners warn frozen thresholds could tax state pensioners.
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