Barclays: Labour Budget Boosts Business Investment Confidence
Barclays research reveals the Labour Autumn Budget has provided clarity for 42% of UK firms, spurring investment in AI and cybersecurity. Discover the key findings and business sentiment.
Barclays research reveals the Labour Autumn Budget has provided clarity for 42% of UK firms, spurring investment in AI and cybersecurity. Discover the key findings and business sentiment.
A publican warns new business rates could cost his family firm £62,000 annually, with industry leaders fearing widespread closures. Read the full story.
Polestar UK boss calls on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to introduce a subsidy for second-hand electric vehicles, following a successful Dutch model, to accelerate adoption and support the used car market.
Over 350,000 classic car owners will keep Vehicle Excise Duty exemption for vehicles over 40 years old. The Labour Budget confirms the reprieve, though a future review is planned. Read the industry reaction.
The Labour government abolishes the controversial two-child benefit limit, a move hailed to lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty immediately. Read the full story.
Dudley Council is set for a £75.9m three-year finance settlement from the Labour government. While Labour MPs hail a 'turning point', the borough's Conservative leader urges caution, saying 'the devil is in the detail'. Read the full story.
Millions more electric vehicle drivers can save £3,750 as Labour adds four new models to the Electric Car Grant scheme, backed by £1.3bn in Autumn Budget funding. See the full list.
OBR chair Richard Hughes steps down, taking full responsibility for the technical failures that led to the pre-Budget leak of sensitive fiscal data. Read the full details of the damning report.
Over half of UK business leaders plan to slow hiring following the Autumn Budget, with many fearing further tax rises. Discover the impact on corporate growth.
A Labour peer demands an official inquiry into claims of an 'evil plot' that 'officially endorsed' antisemitism in Birmingham, following a controversial football fan ban. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves refuses to apologise for breaking Labour's tax pledge as Budget pushes tax take to record high. Read the full analysis of political reactions.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils major Budget reforms on taxes, benefits, and NHS funding. Discover the full list of changes affecting your finances and public services.
Martin Lewis condemns the leaked Autumn Budget as a 'giant cock-up'. Key details, including the Cash ISA cut to £12,000, were revealed early. Discover the fallout.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis delivers harsh verdict on OBR's accidental Budget forecast publication. Read his full reaction and what it means for the economy.
Labour's Autumn Budget hikes the Expensive Car Supplement threshold to £50,000 and introduces a 3p per mile EV tax. Discover how these changes affect your wallet.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Budget 2025 with tax rises on property, pensions and EVs. OBR forecasts show economic growth revised to 1.5% for 2025. Discover the full details.
Aldi vows to freeze prices on hundreds of Christmas items, including turkey and trimmings, ensuring affordability for shoppers. Discover how the supermarket is expanding across the UK.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the two-child benefit cap in the Autumn Budget, a move that will directly help 67,230 of Birmingham's poorest children and their families.
Ex-DWP policy head Matt Ryder urges Labour to push further on PIP reforms, calling recent luxury car cuts 'window dressing'. Read the full analysis.
AO founder John Roberts brands plans to scrap the two-child benefit cap 'madness' ahead of the Autumn Budget, warning Labour must 'man up' and make difficult decisions.
New DWP powers will allow seizure of three months' bank statements to combat benefit fraud. Learn how this crackdown affects claimants and the safeguards in place.
State pensioners with average savings face HMRC tax bills as the Personal Savings Allowance remains frozen. Discover how the Autumn Budget impacts your savings.
The Labour government has broken its silence to confirm the state pension Triple Lock is secure. Pat McFadden pledges commitment, projecting a £1,900 annual rise. Read the full details.
New constituency map reveals England's public EV charging rollout is failing to meet demand. Labour urged to address the growing infrastructure gap.
The Labour government has launched its first major crackdown on drug driving in over 10 years. A new THINK! campaign targets young men via social media and police operations. #RoadSafety
The UK government has rejected a petition with 190,000 signatures calling for a ban on publishers disabling video games after sale. Discover the official response and your consumer rights.
UK drivers warned as number plate cloning rises 41%. Learn the new rules proposed by the Labour government and how to protect your vehicle from this growing crime.
Labour government brings forward petrol and diesel car ban to 2030. Learn how this affects drivers and the future of electric vehicles in the UK.
Labour government slashes red tape for home EV charging points, saving drivers up to £250 and boosting the UK's electric vehicle transition. Find out how this affects you.
Analysis reveals how a potential 1p Income Tax rise in the Autumn Budget could add over £200 to the average worker's bill. See the impact on your finances.