Budget speculation left businesses 'in limbo', says CBI
A CBI survey shows UK business activity fell at its fastest pace in five years amid pre-Budget tax fears, delaying investment and hiring. Discover the full impact.
Category : Budget Finance
Reeves Denies Misleading Public Over Budget Forecasts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her budget tax rises, denying she misled the public over OBR forecasts. Timeline reveals key details of the fiscal standoff.
PM Starmer defends Chancellor Reeves over OBR figures row
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended Chancellor Rachel Reeves after she was accused of misleading the public over OBR forecasts ahead of the autumn budget. Read the full details and analysis.
OBR vs Treasury: Ministers' Fiscal 'Theatre of Errors'
The Treasury is accused of undermining the OBR's forecasts, creating a 'theatre of errors' that risks UK economic stability. Read our analysis of the fiscal rules clash.
Readers debate Rachel Reeves' Budget impact
Metro readers share mixed reactions to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget, debating tax burdens, NHS spending, and the nation's economic future. Join the conversation.
Did Starmer mislead the public over the budget?
Analysis reveals the complex truth behind the government's tax rise decision. Was the public given the full picture? Read the detailed breakdown.
Reeves Accused of Misleading on OBR Forecasts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces accusations of misrepresenting OBR economic forecasts to justify tax rises. Keir Starmer defends his chancellor as the autumn budget looms.
Budget 2025: Middle-Income Earners Pushed to Breaking Point
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget is pushing skilled professionals like 'Nick, 30' to leave the UK. With stealth taxes and soaring costs, is Britain losing its future?
Investigation: OBR Leadership Responsible for Budget Leak
An inquiry finds the premature release of Rachel Reeves's budget was due to OBR leadership failures, not foreign cyber activity. Get the latest updates.
Budget 2025 sparks debate over wealth and welfare
Readers react to the latest Budget, with some praising its shift away from rewarding the wealthy, while others question its impact on food prices and the economy. Have your say.
Budget Winners & Losers: Readers Debate Key Policies
Readers react to Rachel Reeves' Budget, debating the new EV tax, farmer protests, and the two-child benefit cap lift. Join the discussion on the key policies shaping the UK.
Majority of voters demand Chancellor resign over Budget
Exclusive polling reveals a majority of UK voters believe Chancellor Rachel Reeves broke Labour's manifesto and should resign over her controversial Budget. Read the full verdict.
Starmer denies misleading public in OBR budget row
PM Keir Starmer defends Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid accusations of misleading the public over the state of public finances. A fresh row with the OBR erupts over fiscal forecasts.
Investor confidence crisis 'remains live' post-Budget
Oxford Economics warns UK's Autumn Budget risks a slow-burn loss of investor confidence, threatening the pound and borrowing costs. Discover the analysis behind the muted initial market reaction.
PM and Chancellor questioned over budget 'black hole' claims
Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves as a new podcast probes whether they exaggerated the budget deficit to justify tax rises. Plus, EU defence talks stall and OBR head in the spotlight.
Business Confidence Hits 5-Year Low After Budget
A major survey reveals business confidence has dropped to its lowest level since April 2020 following the recent Budget, with investment and hiring intentions in sharp decline. Read the full analysis.
Starmer defends budget amid Reeves 'lying' claims
PM Keir Starmer defends the controversial budget and announces new welfare reforms. Get the latest on the tax rise fallout and accusations against the chancellor.
Starmer: Labour's economic plan will take years
PM Keir Starmer hits back at budget critics, insisting Rachel Reeves was right to impose £26bn tax rises. Labour promises long-term economic renewal plan.
Starmer's Budget Plan for UK Economic Renewal
PM Keir Starmer defends his autumn budget, outlining a long-term strategy for growth through deregulation, welfare reform, and closer EU trade ties. Read the full analysis.
Starmer's Budget: Welfare Reform & Economic Growth
PM Keir Starmer defends Budget decisions, outlining welfare system reforms and a £250bn industrial strategy to boost growth and lower living costs for Britons.
Reeves denies lying about budget as Badenoch seeks resignation
Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists she was honest about budget forecasts amid Conservative calls for her resignation over tax rise justifications. Full analysis.
Chancellor defends Budget comments in headroom dispute
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her Budget approach as opposition claims she misled public about fiscal headroom. Get the latest on the £4.2bn surplus debate.
Squeezed Middle Class Threatens Labour's Support
Middle-income families face growing financial pressure as tax freezes and economic uncertainty create voter anxiety. Could this be Labour's undoing?
Lawsuit Demands EPA Ban Antibiotics on US Crops
Health groups petition the US EPA to ban spraying antibiotics on food crops, citing superbug risks and 35,000 annual resistance deaths. Urgent action needed.
Reeves Denies Misleading Public Over Budget Finances
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her Budget decisions amid criticism over tax rises and fiscal headroom. Discover how £16bn downgrade shaped the economic plan.
Reeves denies misleading public on finances
Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists she was 'honest and frank' about the state of public finances, defending her pre-budget speech amid accusations of misleading the public. Follow the latest Westminster developments.
Reeves faces budget row over deficit claims timeline
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends budget amid deepening controversy as OBR reveals earlier knowledge of improved finances. Follow live updates on this political storm.
Reeves faces 'lied' claims over budget black hole
Chancellor Rachel Reeves fights claims she misled the public about a £30bn fiscal black hole before announcing £26bn tax rises, as OBR data reveals a £4.2bn surplus. Read the full investigation.
Winter Fuel Payment: £35k Income Repayment Rules
Pensioners earning over £35,000 may need to repay Winter Fuel Payments. Learn about eligibility changes, repayment rules, and how to avoid penalties.
Reeves accused of misleading public on budget deficit
Chancellor Rachel Reeves fights claims she misled the public about a £30bn 'black hole' as OBR reveals £4.2bn surplus before budget tax rises. Full analysis of the political fallout.
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