Tag: Budget 2024


  • Reeves: Those with Broadest Shoulders Must Pay Their Fair Share in UK Tax Plan

    Reeves: Those with Broadest Shoulders Must Pay Their Fair Share in UK Tax Plan

    Britain’s Budget Cliffhanger: Reeves Signals Taxation Based on Capacity Chancellor Rachel Reeves has outlined a principle that could steer the UK’s upcoming budget: those with the broadest shoulders should pay their fair share of taxes. Speaking in Washington, DC, on the eve of the autumn budget, Reeves indicated the government will pursue a package of…

  • UK Treasury Tightens Access to Reserve Fund: Ministers Warned Not to Expect Bailouts

    UK Treasury Tightens Access to Reserve Fund: Ministers Warned Not to Expect Bailouts

    UK Treasury Tightens Access to Reserve Fund Ahead of Budget The UK Treasury has signalled a hardening stance on ministers’ ability to tap its reserve fund for public sector pay rises and other unforeseen costs. In a move aimed at curbing borrowing and ensuring spending stays within the June spending review framework, chief secretary to…

  • Sweden’s New Budget: 50 Billion to Boost Household Consumption

    Sweden’s New Budget: 50 Billion to Boost Household Consumption

    Introduction to Sweden’s New Budget In the backdrop of inflation and rising interest rates, Swedish households are tightening their belts, leading to a protracted economic downturn. In response, the government has introduced a new budget with proposals amounting to 80 billion kronor, with a significant focus on revitalizing household consumption. Households at the Forefront Experts…