Rachel Reeves
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What the 2025 Autumn Budget could mean for your wallet
The Explainer Chancellor Rachel Reeves will reveal her latest plan to balance the nation’s finances in November
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Mortgage reform: is Rachel Reeves betting the house on City rules shake-up?
Today's Big Question Reforms could create up to 36,000 additional mortgages next year
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Pros and cons of a wealth tax
Pros and Cons Raising revenue and tackling inequality vs. the risk of capital flight and reduced competitiveness
By The Week UK Published
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How a UK wealth tax could work
The Explainer A levy could be on the agenda as Rachel Reeves attempts to get the nation's finances back on track
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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How will Labour pay for welfare U-turn?
Today's Big Question A dramatic concession to Labour rebels has left the government facing more fiscal dilemmas
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Is Rachel Reeves going soft on non-doms?
Today's Big Question Chancellor is reportedly considering reversing controversial 40% inheritance tax on global assets of non-doms, after allegations of 'exodus' of rich people
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Will the UK get involved in the Israel-Iran conflict?
Today's Big Question Keir Starmer is 'walking a tightrope' in helping Israel limit Tehran's nuclear capabilities without being seen to do so
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Five takeaways from Rachel Reeves' Spending Review
The Explainer The winners and losers as the government sets its budgets for the next four years
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Are we on the brink of a recession?
Today's Big Question Britain's shrinking economy is likely to upend Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement spending plans
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Airport expansion: is Labour choosing growth over the environment?
Today's Big Question Government indicates support for third Heathrow runway and expansion of Gatwick and Luton, despite climate concerns
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Will Rachel Reeves have to raise taxes again?
Today's Big Question Rising gilt yields and higher debt interest sound warning that Chancellor may miss her Budget borrowing targets
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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London Stock Exchange's mass exodus
The Explainer The UK's stock market is shrinking at its fastest rate since 2010 with companies flocking to US and Europe
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Why is Labour struggling to grow the economy
Today's Big Question Britain's economy neared stagnation in the third quarter of the year
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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The rules on what gifts MPs can accept from donors
The Explainer It's the 'system we have' says Labour cabinet minister as campaigners calls for overhaul of the ministerial code
By The Week Staff Published
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