Tag: Budget 2025
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Deep fear and scepticism as Rachel Reeves prepares for her big Budget moment
Introduction: A Budget that Has Stretched Public Expectation When a Budget is anticipated for months, the public and markets alike begin to model the possible futures. For Labour’s shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, the upcoming Budget moment is never just about numbers on a page; it is a test of credibility, a referendum on tax proposals,…
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Archbishop Urges Reeves to Back Down on Church VAT Raid
Overview: a tax relief in jeopardy? The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has publicly called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to protect a long-standing VAT exemption for repairs to listed religious buildings. With the Budget on the horizon, the clergy leader argues that a de facto VAT raid on churches would undermine the preservation of historic…
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Archbishop Urges Reeves to Spare Churches from VAT Raid in Budget Warning
Overview: a call to protect church VAT exemptions The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has implored Chancellor Rachel Reeves to rethink proposed changes that could effectively amount to a VAT raid on churches. In the lead-up to the Budget, church leaders argue that any loss of VAT relief on repairs to listed religious buildings would…
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Reeves urged to grasp the nettle with wholesale council tax reset
Calls grow for a wholesale council tax revaluation In the run up to next week’s budget, growing calls are being made for a broad and fundamental rethink of council tax. Political and economic commentators argue that the current valuation system no longer reflects property values in many parts of the country, creating an unfair burden…
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Reeves Set to Crack Down on Illegal Working at Car Washes, Nail Bars and Takeaways
Introduction: A bold new push to tackle illegal employment Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to roll out a targeted crackdown on illegal working in some of Britain’s most visible service sectors. In next week’s Budget, Reeves is expected to announce a dedicated team of investigators with a £1 million budget designed to clamp down on…
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Thousands of Second Homeowners Face ‘Mansion Tax’ Under Budget Plans
What the Mansion Tax Could Mean for Second Home Owners As the Budget season looms, new analyses indicate that thousands of people who own second homes could be hit by a so‑called mansion tax. The proposal would extend higher council tax charges to a larger portion of properties deemed more valuable, potentially doubling the bills…
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Mansion Tax Looms for Thousands of Second Homeowners as Budget Talks Intensify
UK Budget Debate Intensifies Over Mansion Tax for Second Homes As the Budget preparations heat up, a new analysis suggests thousands of second-home owners could be hit by a so-called “mansion tax” alongside existing council tax penalties. The proposal, linked in public discourse to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ broader fiscal plans, would mark…
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Paschal Donohoe Resignation Weakens Government as Problems Mount
Overview: A critical departure for a fragile administration The news that Paschal Donohoe is stepping down from his role in government to take on a significant international position marks a pivotal moment for Irish politics. While the move was long anticipated by some observers, it arrives at a time when the government is juggling a…
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Budget 2025 slashes Canada Student Grants, experts warn
Budget 2025 May Bring Less Money for Canada Student Grants The latest federal budget has sparked concern among higher education advocates and student groups who fear that the Canada Student Grant (CSG) program is slated for cuts or tighter eligibility. While Budget 2025 outlines a wide array of measures across the economy, a line item…
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Budget 2025 Cuts Canada Student Grants: Impacts
Overview: Budget 2025 and the Canada Student Grants The federal Budget 2025 includes changes that, while framed as fiscal responsibility, have raised concerns among post-secondary advocates. A line item related to the Canada Student Grant (CSG) has economists and education experts worried that many students could see reduced funding at a time when costs for…