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fromBusiness Matters
14 hours ago

Reeves tax raid to 'drive unemployment up to five-year high'

Unemployment in Britain is projected to rise to 4.9% by 2026 as businesses curb hiring amid tax increases, falling vacancies, and economic weakness.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago
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Tax rises inevitable', experts warn after borrowing soars in another blow for Reeves

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces likely November tax rises after unexpectedly high August borrowing and rising interest costs wiped out her fiscal buffer.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago
UK politics

Starmer and Reeves have taken Britain to 'the edge of a crisis', warns ex-M&S boss Stuart Rose

Britain faces an imminent economic crisis; Labour must adopt radical measures and reverse policies deterring investment and hiring to restore growth and jobs.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

UK borrowing rises to worse-than-expected 18bn in August

Public sector net borrowing rose to £18bn in August, exceeding forecasts and increasing pressure for tax rises ahead of the November budget.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The Guardian view on Labour and the economy: the legacy was grim but voters need hope, not excuses | Editorial

The government faces ministerial scandals and severe fiscal pressure that may force up to 30bn of tax rises, risking internal rebellion and public backlash.
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fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

UK business confidence rises to highest level since budget, but Reeves' tax plans spark concern

UK business confidence improved in August but remains pessimistic, with firms warning further tax rises and high costs could undermine the fragile recovery.
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fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Asda boss tells Rachel Reeves to stop 'taxing everything' and start investing in Britain

Broad tax increases are raising retailers' costs, pushing up inflation, reducing consumer spending and undermining investment-driven growth.
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