After weeks of speculation, a rare pre-Budget speech and growing uncertainty, the much-anticipated Autumn Budget has been delivered. The Chancellor has now unveiled her plans, setting out the government’s latest measures to support growth, manage public finances and address cost-of-living pressures. With the speculation over, here’s our analysis of the key announcements.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered her second Budget on 26 November, declaring “We are rebuilding our economy.” The fiscal update includes a series of new tax and spending measures – some of which had been announced or trailed prior to Budget day – described as “the right choices for a fairer, a stronger and a more secure Britain.” In total, the Budget will raise £26bn in taxes by 2029/30.
Here you can see our Budget content broken down into the key topics. If you would like to see the full Budget document please click the link below to download the full Autumn Budget.
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