Rachel Reeves has confirmed that she will deliver the Spring Statement  to the House of Commons on Tuesday, 3 March 2026 . The Spring Statement is primarily an opportunity for the government to set out an update on the state of the UK economy, informed by the latest economic and fiscal forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). Alongside this, the statement often serves as a platform for publishing consultations, including early-stage calls for evidence and di

With the 2025 Budget landing on Wednesday 26 November, speculation is ramping up over possible tax rises. With borrowing costs at a...

With the 2025 Budget scheduled for Wednesday, 26 November, there are plenty of rumours about potential tax increases.   With UK borrowing costs at their highest in 27 years, the Chancellor faces the challenge of boosting the economy while striving to "balance the books."   This series of articles explores how the Chancellor might tackle this issue without breaking the Labour Party Election Manifesto pledge to avoid raising taxes on working people. We begin by focusing on area

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the state pension will rise by 3.1% next April, in line with the consumer...

Last month, it was announced that next April (1 April 2022) the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage are set to increase....

Proposals made in the House of Lords to retain the state pension triple lock were rejected by the House of Commons on 15 November 2021....

Interest rates in the UK have been at a record low of nought 0.1% since March 2020, a figure which helps house buyers but hinders savers....