Politics · 15 October 2025
Chancellor eyes tax rises and cuts in upcoming UK budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that both tax increases and spending reductions are under serious consideration for her November budget. Facing a growing fiscal shortfall, Reeves cited pressures from Brexit, debt, inflation, and weak productivity. She emphasized that growth, not ongoing fiscal tightening, is the long-term answer, even as critics demand clarity on which services may be affected and how the burden will be shared.
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