IMF Warns UK Inflation Will Be Highest in the G7, Piling Pressure on Reeves Ahead of Budget
IMF says UK inflation will be highest in G7 in 2025, pressuring the Budget and rate path. What it means for households, markets, and growth.
UK Economy Stumbles as Hiring Plans Hit Lowest Since 2020 and Business Confidence Crashes
The UK economy is faltering as Bank of England data shows hiring plans at their lowest since 2020 and business confidence crashes. Inflation remains high, job cuts are mounting, and pressure is rising on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Government Borrowing Soars as Pound Slumps: UK Faces Fiscal Crisis Ahead of Autumn Budget
UK government borrowing hit £18 billion in August—far above forecasts—while the pound fell and insolvencies rose sharply. With the Autumn Budget looming, public finances are under severe pressure.
Property Tax Overhaul Coming? Reeves Eyes Sweeping Reform of Stamp Duty and Council Tax
Chancellor Reeves may replace stamp duty and outdated council tax with a fairer property tax on homes over £500K. Could this reshape UK housing?
Opinion: The 5p Tax Rise Is Being Soft-Launched
The 5p income tax rise is more than a think tank suggestion—it’s a coordinated signal. This opinion explores how the UK government may be preparing the public for a broken tax pledge.