Category : Council Budget


Starmer's main priority: £150 energy bill cut

Sir Keir Starmer confirms tackling the cost of living is his main priority following Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, which pledges a £150 cut to average energy bills from April 2026.

Starmer won't apologise for £26bn tax rises

PM Keir Starmer refuses to apologise for £26bn Autumn Budget tax increases, defending the move as necessary to lift children out of poverty. Read the full political fallout.

Reeves' Second Budget Unveils Tax Rises and Support

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her second Budget with tax increases on alcohol, property and income to fill a £7.6bn fiscal gap, while scrapping the two-child benefit cap to lift 450,000 children from poverty.

Reeves defends tax rises in Labour Budget

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.

Autumn Budget Delays Financial Pain Until 2028

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget delays the main financial impact until 2028, just before an election. Discover how tax freezes and new measures will affect UK households.

Autumn Budget 2024: The Winners and Losers

Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget targets workers, savers, and high-value property owners with new taxes and freezes. Discover the key financial changes and who benefits.

Budget Crackdown on DWP Benefit Fraud Announced

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a DWP fraud crackdown aiming to save £1.2bn. The Targeted Case Review scheme will investigate Universal Credit claims. Read the full details.

Rachel Reeves confirms two new property taxes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a 'mansion tax' on £2m+ homes and a 2% income tax hike for landlords in the Autumn Budget, aiming to raise funds and address market fairness.

Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget: Key Changes

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.

Universal Credit and DWP benefits payment rise

Millions on Universal Credit and benefits will see payments increase next year, while the Cash ISA allowance is cut to £12,000. Get the latest on the Autumn Budget changes.

Cigarette price hike starts 6pm tonight

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces tobacco duty rise above inflation in Autumn Budget. Find out how much more your cigarettes will cost from today.

Budget: Alcohol, tobacco and vape taxes rise

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces inflation-linked alcohol duty rises, above-inflation tobacco hikes, and a new vape tax. Find out how the Autumn Budget affects you.

Reeves' Autumn Budget: Key Measures Revealed

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers Autumn Budget with tax changes, NHS funding and economic reforms. Full breakdown of all major announcements affecting UK households.

Fuel Duty Frozen in Labour's Autumn Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has frozen fuel duty for 10 months, a major win for UK drivers. The 5p cut remains, saving motorists money at the pump. Read the full analysis.

Budget Leak: Tax Freeze to Impact Millions

A premature OBR report reveals a three-year income tax threshold freeze, set to cost taxpayers billions and drag millions more pensioners into the tax net. Discover the full implications.

4 Driving Changes in Autumn Budget Revealed

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils key motoring changes including fuel duty freeze, pay-per-mile EV tax, and £1.5bn electric vehicle funding boost in crucial budget announcement.

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