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High street firms face ‘terrible choices’ after Budget tax rises

It came amid reports that Tesco is the latest high street giant to face a huge increase in its national insurance bill.

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves warned that the Budget is a 'death sentence' for many bars, pubs and clubs

The NTIA found that around three quarters of venues expect additional annual costs of at least £30,000

Evening Standard

Farmers threaten to block 'ports and disrupt food supply' in protest against inheritance tax raid

Farmers have threatened to blockade ports and disrupt food supply in protest against Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget inheritance tax changes.

Evening Standard

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Tesco faces £1bn national insurance hike amid price rise fears

Industry bosses have warned of soaring costs and job losses in the wake of Labour’s maiden budget

The Independent UK

Farmers plan splinter rally over Budget amid concern NFU event too small

The NFU said there were ‘legal issues’ preventing its members turning up in large numbers on the streets of Westminster.

The Independent UK

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75% – but mortgages still set to rise

But experts forecast Rachel Reeves’s first Budget will drive up inflation over next two years

The Independent UK

BT reveals prices will be reviewed under efforts to offset £100m Budget blow

The group joins the likes of Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer and Primark owner Associated British Foods in revealing soaring costs from Budget measures.

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Sainsbury’s boss: Barrage of costs from Budget will lead to higher inflation

The UK’s second largest supermarket firm said changes to national insurance rules will lead to a £140 million cost increase.

Evening Standard

Sainsbury’s boss: Budget-hit businesses will mean higher inflation for shoppers

Britain’s second-largest supermarket firm said changes to national insurance rules will add £140m to its costs

The Independent UK

Average UK house price hit record high in October, says Halifax

The average house price surpassed a previous peak in June 2022 during the ‘race for space’.

Evening Standard

Average UK house price hits record high in October

The housing market continues to change

The Independent UK

Fact check: Defence spending was mentioned in autumn Budget

Rachel Reeves made clear references to increasing money for the Ministry of Defence while announcing the Government’s financial measures.

Evening Standard

‘Budget emperor has no clothes’ says shadow minister as MPs continue debate

The final day of debate on Labour’s first Budget in 14 years is taking place in the Commons.

The Independent UK

Farmers ‘worried about getting to next harvest’ stage protest over Budget plans

Farmers gathered outside the Northern Farming Conference in Northumberland warning that the proposals could ‘decimate the countryside’.

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The Independent UK

Cost of living fears rise as pubs and supermarkets warn of Budget “double whammy”

Outspoken Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin is amongst those expressing concern

Evening Standard

UK companies warn of growing consumer costs after Budget tax rises

Retailers, housebuilders and hospitality firms all say Labour’s increase in employers’ national insurance contributions will lead to price rises.

The Independent UK

UK politics live: Davey accuses Badenoch of ‘cheerleading’ for Trump after Starmer snubs her call for apology

Lib Dems leader Ed Davey has Kemi Badenoch ‘s support for Trump shows she doesn’t reflect British values

Evening Standard

M&S warns of £60 million tax hit from Budget employers' NI reforms

The shares surged as M&S delivered first half profits well ahead of City forecasts

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Designer Tom Ford spends £80 million on spectacular Chelsea mansion

Deal was sealed before Budget stamp duty deadline saving the buyer around £1.6 million

Evening Standard

UK services sector growth eased in run-up to Budget

‘Heightened’ policy uncertainty led to growth slowing again in October, according to a closely watched business survey.

Evening Standard

Retailers suffer ‘disappointing’ October amid pre-Budget jitters

Total UK retail sales were up 0.6% year-on-year last month against a 2.6% increase last October, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.

The Independent UK

Starmer warned over ‘militant’ backlash by farmers over inheritance ‘tractor tax’

Farmers are getting increasingly angry about the controversial plan to impose inheritance tax on many family farms as an MP warns that it will add to a severe mental health crisis in the sector

The National (Scotland)

John Curtice delivers verdict as poll shows drop in Labour's support in Scotland

POLLING expert Sir John Curtice has delivered his verdict on a new poll which showed Labour’s drop in support in Scotland since the Budget...

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer hits back at business tycoon Sir James Dyson attack on Budget as 'spiteful'

The Government insists its fiscal plans will boost economic growth

The Independent UK

James Dyson condemns Rachel Reeves’s Budget ‘tractor tax’ as ‘spiteful’

The businessman said the decision to tighten inheritance tax relief on business property is an ‘ignorant swipe at aspiration’

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