Rachel Reeves 2025 Budget: Key Updates
Chancellor Rachel Reeves presents her first Budget. Get live updates on tax, spending, and the impact on Birmingham and the Black Country's cost of living.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves presents her first Budget. Get live updates on tax, spending, and the impact on Birmingham and the Black Country's cost of living.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves addresses public anger over economic unfairness ahead of her second Budget, promising measures to tackle the cost of living crisis and build a fairer Britain.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows 'fair and necessary choices' in her Budget, expected to include tax rises while tackling cost-of-living and public debt. Follow live updates.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers the Autumn Budget 2025. Get the latest on tax changes, minimum wage increases, and cost of living measures affecting millions across the UK.
UK small business owners warn Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget could make operating 'untenable' with fears of tax hikes and red tape. Read their urgent concerns.
Devon and Cornwall Police are searching for a man after a teenage girl was targeted in an upskirting incident at a B&M store in Plymouth. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
Join North Devon Hospice for a free community Christmas concert on Dec 18. Enjoy local choirs, festive food, and a stunning light show at Barnstaple Pannier Market.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver the Autumn Budget on November 26, focusing on NHS waiting lists, national debt, and the cost of living. Discover the key announcements.
A quarter of new industrial units at Paisley Park in Merthyr Tydfil are already let, signalling strong demand for modern business space in South Wales. Discover the latest property developments.
New research reveals 83% of UK adults have tightened their purse strings, saving an average of £1,411 this year. Discover the top ways people are saving money.
Tommy McTighe and Gemma Vanstone sentenced for premeditated stabbing in Plymouth. Read about the shocking case and police response to violent crime.
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.
Business confidence jumped 8 points to 50% in October, Lloyds Bank reports. Key sectors show renewed optimism as the crucial golden quarter begins. Read the full analysis.
Latest figures reveal a surprising 9% unemployment spike in the affluent area of Sutton Coldfield, bucking the regional and national trend of falling joblessness.
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JD Sports cautions annual profits will be at lower end of forecasts as rising unemployment and warm weather hit sales. Read the full analysis.
Nando's reveals plans for 14 new UK restaurants by February 2026 following strong sales growth. Discover the full list of locations and the company's financial outlook.
Explore the surprising history of Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market, from post-war sensitivities to becoming a £350 million economic powerhouse attracting millions of visitors annually.
International Convention Centre Wales appoints Mark Rhydderch-Roberts as co-chair and Alan Wilkins as director to drive post-pandemic recovery. Learn how these changes will boost Welsh economy.
The West Country's tourism industry has reached a record high of £2.7bn, supporting 43,000 jobs. Discover how visitors are boosting the local economy.
Greater Manchester is spearheading the fight against cyber attacks costing the UK economy £14.7bn annually. Discover how new government legislation aims to protect critical services.
A major new £120m flood defence scheme in the West Country is predicted to boost the regional economy by £1.4bn and create thousands of new jobs. Discover how this infrastructure protects communities.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped plans to raise income tax rates ahead of the 2025 Autumn Budget. Discover what alternative 'stealth tax' measures could still increase your bill.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has abandoned plans to increase income tax, breaking a key Labour pledge. Discover the new tax strategies and the political fallout.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must find up to £45bn in tax rises by 2030 without stifling growth, as the UK economy slows. Discover the budget's tough choices.
UK GDP growth slowed to 0.1% in Q3 2025, falling short of expectations and increasing pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the crucial Autumn Budget.
Business confidence in Yorkshire and Humber reaches eight-month high as new orders increase for first time since March, NatWest survey reveals. Discover the regional economic outlook.
New ONS data reveals Wales has the highest unemployment rate of any UK nation at 5.7%, its highest level outside the pandemic in nearly a decade. Explore the figures and political reactions.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms the tax-free pension lump sum limit will not be cut in the November 26 Budget, offering relief to millions. Discover the alternative pension tax changes planned.
The NatWest Growth Tracker reveals the North West economy is stabilising with slower declines in activity and employment. Business optimism is rising. Sign up for our newsletters for more regional analysis.