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Faisal Islam: The real reason Reeves is making you pay more tax

This is about buying breathing space, politically and economically. The two factors are now inseparable.

Isas, cars and pensions: How the Budget affects you

The Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will affect you and your finances. Here's how.

How the chancellor just took a chunk out of your future pay

The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years.

UK growth forecasts lowered from next year

Downgrades to productivity means the economy is set to grow at an annual rate of 1.5% on average over the next five years.

Budget 2025: Key points at a glance

Changes to tax, pensions and welfare - here’s what you need to know from Rachel Reevesher second Budget.

Salary sacrifice tax break cut on workplace pensions

Some pension savers face a hit to the amount of money they can put into their pension without paying national insurance.

Electric vehicle owners to face pay-per-mile tax

Drivers of electric cars will pay a road charge of 3p per mile, while plug-in hybrid drivers will pay 1.5p per mile from April 2028.

Properties worth more than £2m in England face new tax

The surcharge begins at £2,500, rising to £7,500 for properties valued at more than £5m.

'We make £100,000. The cut to cash Isa limit is a big blow'

BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they think of the Budget.

Warner settles lawsuit with AI music firm and launches joint venture

The label is going into business with tech start-up Suno after settling a lawsuit against the company.

Over 21s to get £12.71 an hour in minimum wage rise

The move has been welcomed, but some experts say it will not cover the current cost of living.

More North Sea drilling to be allowed in new Labour plan

The chancellor will unveil the North Sea Strategy in her Budget speech, the BBC understands.

'This is the first year I can't find a holiday job'

Seasonal hiring is poised to drop to its lowest level since 2008, a sign of caution among US businesses in the face of tariffs and consumer angst.

How much are minimum wages set to rise?

Three and a half million low-paid workers across the UK benefit from minimum wage rates.

Milkshakes and lattes to face sugar tax in UK

The tax on sugary drinks is being extended to include pre-packaged milk-based drinks.

Help to Save scheme to be offered to more people

The government gives a 50% bonus after two and four years, to encourage those on low incomes to save.

Heathrow's plan for longer third runway chosen by government

Under the selected plan, the runway would be up to 3.5km long and require a new road tunnel under the airport.

Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?

Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

Rachel Reeves will be hoping this Budget buys her some time

Deep unpopularity in the country and jittery Labour MPs is the prism through which both the countdown to this Budget and its aftermath should be seen.

US hikes national park fees for foreigners to put 'American families first'

Non-residents will soon have to pay $100 per person to enter 11 of the United States' most popular parks.

Cryptology firm cancels elections after losing encryption key

The International Association for Cryptologic Research - created to study secure communication - said it was an "honest human mistake."

What is an Isa and how might the rules change?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning to alter Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?

Reeves urges Labour MPs to unite behind the Budget

The chancellor tries to calm nerves in the Parliamentary Labour Party about her tax and spending plans.

How to make sure you're getting a good deal on Black Friday

Discounts often aren't the cheapest prices, but here's how to make sure you're getting a good deal.

Budget 2025: Key points at a glance

Changes to tax, pensions and welfare - here’s what you need to know from Rachel Reevesher second Budget.

Scammers hacked her phone and stole thousands - so how did they get her details?

Sue Shore told the BBC how scammers targeted her - and we found her information had been leaked online.

The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality

TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.

Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses

Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.

The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers?

Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?

From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream

With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.

Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?

Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.

The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport

From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings

New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.

Will quantum be bigger than AI?

The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.

The start-up creating science kits for young Africans

Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.

'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail

Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.

Businesses are running out of pennies in the US

Find a penny, pick it up, then what? Now the US has stopped making pennies, a shortage has emerged and created confusion.

The US bet big with Argentina bailout - is it paying off?

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the Argentine peso "undervalued". But not many people agree.

Should K-beauty products have to come from South Korea?

Sales of Korean skincare treatments continue to soar, but some are now made by overseas companies.

Budget 2025: Key points at a glance

Changes to tax, pensions and welfare - here’s what you need to know from Rachel Reevesher second Budget.

Electric vehicle owners to face pay-per-mile tax

Drivers of electric cars will pay a road charge of 3p per mile, while plug-in hybrid drivers will pay 1.5p per mile from April 2028.

Pay-per-mile tax could 'hinder' EV switch

Electric vehicle drivers will soon face a pay-per-mile tax as 2030 deadline to phase out petrol and diesel cars looms.

Child benefit change will create a 'little buffer'

Mum-of-three Lucy Burns says removing the cap is going to "make a huge difference to my household".

Why the Budget means many will pay more tax

The levels at which people have to start paying tax will stay frozen for another three years.

Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?

Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis

Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high

Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump

Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning

Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.

How to avoid scams when shopping online

Camilla Smythe from the Cyber Defence Alliance gives her tips for shopping online.

Watch: 'Mind-blowing' - BBC correspondents react as OBR releases Budget details early

In the lead up to the Chancellor delivering her Budget, the Office for Budget Responsibility published their report early in error.

Why am I taxed and what is it spent on?

The BBC's Ben Chu looks at how much the UK government gets in tax and where those taxes are spent.

What's at stake for Reeves's Budget?

Editors Chris Mason and Faisal Islam discuss what's at stake in the 2025 Autumn Budget.

The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality

TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.

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