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Simon Jack: Businesses left asking - what happened to growth? (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:27:37 GMT)
Significant pro-business measures were thin on the ground in this year's Budget.
Nine ways the Budget could affect you if you're under 25 (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:10:34 GMT)
The chancellor's Budget contained a slew of measures which will impact young people specifically.
Households face 'dismal' rise in spending power, says IFS (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:35:50 GMT)
Average disposable income is set to grow by "only" 0.5% annually over the next five years, the think tank says.
OBR calls in cyber expert over botched release of Budget analysis (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:19:51 GMT)
Rachel Reeves's statement was thrown into chaos after journalists were able to access the document early.
Faisal Islam: The real reason Reeves is making you pay more tax (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:42:24 GMT)
This is about buying breathing space, politically and economically. The two factors are now inseparable.
Isas, cars and pensions: How the Budget affects you (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:57:21 GMT)
The Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will affect you and your finances. Here's how.
Banking giant to build £10bn tower at Canary Wharf (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:49:28 GMT)
One of the world's largest banking firms announces plans to build a new HQ "bigger than the Shard".
'I earn £20,000 and live with my son. The Budget means we will pay more tax' (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:38:39 GMT)
BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they think of the Budget.
No changes to Scottish income tax plan, Robison says (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:53:34 GMT)
The finance secretary says rates will not rise and no new bands will be introduced in January's Budget.
Classic Morris van to get 21st Century all-electric makeover (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:09:22 GMT)
An all-electric version of the classic van, a familiar sight in the 1950s, is to go into production.
Asahi says 1.5 million customers' data potentially leaked in cyber-attack (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 03:41:46 GMT)
The ransomware attack in September crippled Asahi's Japan operations and caused a drinks shortage.
How the chancellor just took a chunk out of your future pay (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:21:13 GMT)
The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years.
Budget 2025: Key points at a glance (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:35:05 GMT)
Changes to tax, pensions and welfare - here’s what you need to know from Rachel Reevesher second Budget.
Salary sacrifice tax break cut on workplace pensions (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:46:21 GMT)
Some pension savers face a hit to the amount of money they can put into their pension without paying national insurance.
Electric vehicle owners to face pay-per-mile tax (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:10:54 GMT)
Drivers of electric cars will pay a road charge of 3p per mile, while plug-in hybrid drivers will pay 1.5p per mile from April 2028.
UK growth forecasts lowered from next year (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:07:16 GMT)
Downgrades to productivity means the economy is set to grow at an annual rate of 1.5% on average over the next five years.
Properties worth more than £2m in England face mansion tax (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:54:06 GMT)
The surcharge begins at £2,500, rising to £7,500 for properties valued at more than £5m.
Asahi says 1.5 million customers' data potentially leaked in cyber-attack (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 03:41:46 GMT)
The ransomware attack in September crippled Asahi's Japan operations and caused a drinks shortage.
Warner settles lawsuit with AI music firm and launches joint venture (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:21:31 GMT)
The label is going into business with tech start-up Suno after settling a lawsuit against the company.
Over 21s to get £12.71 an hour in minimum wage rise (Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:54:42 GMT)
The move has been welcomed, but some experts say it will not cover the current cost of living.
More North Sea drilling to be allowed in new Labour plan (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:32:26 GMT)
The chancellor will unveil the North Sea Strategy in her Budget speech, the BBC understands.
'This is the first year I can't find a holiday job' (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:07:43 GMT)
Seasonal hiring is poised to drop to its lowest level since 2008, a sign of caution among US businesses in the face of tariffs and consumer angst.
How much are minimum wages set to rise? (Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:00:16 GMT)
Three and a half million low-paid workers across the UK benefit from minimum wage rates.
Milkshakes and lattes to face sugar tax in UK (Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:54:58 GMT)
The tax on sugary drinks is being extended to include pre-packaged milk-based drinks.
Help to Save scheme to be offered to more people (Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:00:14 GMT)
The government gives a 50% bonus after two and four years, to encourage those on low incomes to save.
Heathrow's plan for longer third runway chosen by government (Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:04:50 GMT)
Under the selected plan, the runway would be up to 3.5km long and require a new road tunnel under the airport.
Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation? (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:02:47 GMT)
Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.
The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality (Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:02:30 GMT)
TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.
Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses (Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:06:53 GMT)
Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.
The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers? (Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:01:09 GMT)
Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?
