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What the Autumn Budget could mean for your financesThe Explainer John Healey will deliver his first budget as chancellor in October. Here is what might be coming
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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4 tips to make budgeting with an irregular income easierThe Explainer Gig workers and freelancers with less predictable incomes can still make plans to save
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Don’t cry because it’s over: will the country miss Rachel Reeves?Today’s Big Question The chancellor can claim a few ‘sizeable’ achievements, but will largely be remembered for ‘breaking promises and making Brits poorer’
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Defence black hole: Starmer’s parting gift for Burnham?Talking Point PM’s commitments in the Defence Investment Plan pose significant challenges for heir-apparent Andy Burnham and his future chancellor
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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How to stop social pressures from wrecking your budgetThe Explainer Sometimes peer pressure makes a dent in your wallet you’ll regret
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Pension ‘death tax’ changes loomThe Explainer Major reforms to how pensions form part of an estate for inheritance tax are coming soon
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Why is London’s property market slumping?Today's Big Question Some sellers have reported losses of hundreds of thousands of pounds
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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How your household budget could look in 2026The Explainer The government is trying to balance the nation’s books but energy bills and the cost of food could impact your finances
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Are UK house prices about to crash?In Depth Higher property taxes and a new mansion tax announced in the Autumn Budget could weigh on house price growth
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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Is the UK headed for recession?Today’s Big Question Sluggish growth and rising unemployment are ringing alarm bells for economists
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Will Rachel Reeves’ tax U-turn be disastrous?Today’s Big Question The chancellor scraps income tax rises for a ‘smorgasbord’ of smaller revenue-raising options
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Will the public buy Rachel Reeves’ tax rises?Today’s Big Question The Chancellor refused to rule out tax increases in her televised address, and is set to reverse pledges made in the election manifesto
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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How the clock change could impact your financesThe Explainer The winter months can be more expensive but there are ways to keep your costs down
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Should Labour break manifesto pledge and raise taxes?Today's Big Question There are ‘powerful’ fiscal arguments for an income tax rise but it could mean ‘game over’ for the government
By The Week UK Published
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