Chancellor has backloaded the worst of the budget - and it's a gamble

Day two after a budget is always an important moment.

No changes to Scottish income tax plan, first minister vows

The Scottish government does not intend to increase income tax rates or introduce new bands in next year's budget, First Minister John Swinney has vowed.

Starmer insists Labour 'kept to our manifesto' despite record-breaking tax rises

Sir Keir Starmer has insisted Labour "kept to our manifesto" promises despite raising taxes in the budget - as he asked "everybody to contribute".

Budget 2025: What Rachel Reeves didn't say

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'Sticking to Labour manifesto pledge costs millions of workers' - influential thinktank

Sticking to Labour's manifesto pledge and freezing income tax thresholds rather than raising income tax has hurt low- and middle-income earners, an influential thinktank has said.

Reeves to face further questions over budget after being accused of broken promises

Rachel Reeves will face further questions this morning after being accused of presiding over a manifesto-busting budget, having raised taxes by £26bn.


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