UK economy set to grow faster than expected this year
The government’s official forecaster raises its prediction for UK growth in 2024 and 2025....
Minimum wage to rise to £12.21 an hour next year
The National Living Wage will rise by 77p from £11.44 per hour for workers over the age of 21....
Budget: ‘I earn £1,800 a month and have nothing left at the end’
People tell the BBC how much they earn and what they want from the Budget....
Bus fare cap in England to be raised to £3
The new limit replaces the existing £2 cap but some have criticised the decision....
PM warns of ‘harsh light’ of reality ahead of Budget
In a major speech ahead of Wednesday’s Budget, Sir Keir Starmer will warn of “unprecedented” challenges....
Faisal Islam: Don’t expect rabbits, this will be a Budget for boffins
The bean counters are back in control with a new chancellor who wants to change the rules without rocking the boat....
When is the Budget and what might be in it?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the government’s financial plans for the next year....
‘Comms cock-up’ means no new freeports in Budget
The government mistakenly briefed that five new low-tax sites would be announced this week....
Chancellor expected to hike employers National Insurance
Rachel Reeves is also expected to lower the threshold for when employers start paying the tax, in next week’s Budget....
UK pledges thousands of new jobs in freeports plan
Critics have said freeports do not boost actual job numbers, but move investment to a different area instead....