Tag: economic plan
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Government Unveils Relief for Salaried Class Ahead of Next Budget
No mini-budget this year: A strategic pivot The government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has signaled a deliberate shift in economic policy, announcing that no mini-budget will be introduced in the current fiscal year. Instead, the administration aims to roll out a comprehensive budget strategy that prioritizes relief for the salaried class and stabilizes…
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Reeves Calls on Labour to Rally Behind Budget and Unite as Chancellor Plan Gathers Pace
Reeves Seeks Unity Over the Budget Chancellor-in-waiting Rachel Reeves used a meeting of Labour’s Parliamentary Party to rally MPs around the party’s Budget plans. In a briefing that underscored the importance of consensus, Reeves urged colleagues to stick together and present a united front as Labour navigates the fiscal road ahead. Maintaining Stability and A…
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COVID-19 Levy to Go: Ghana’s 2026 Budget and Economic Plan
Overview: A Budget This Could Reshape Ghana’s Fiscal Path The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, is slated to present the 2026 Budget and Economic Statement to Parliament amid heightened expectations from citizens, business groups, and policymakers. The headline policy aim widely anticipated is the removal of the COVID-19 levy, a move that could…
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Could a Reeves Income Tax Hike Be on the Cards—and What It Would Mean for You
What Rachel Reeves’ comments suggest about future tax policy In a recent address described by observers as a cautious, reality‑check style, Labour leader Rachel Reeves hinted that an increase in income tax could feature in this month’s budget. While Labour had previously pledged not to raise the income levy or the other two “big three”…
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What to Expect in Carney’s First Budget: A Closer Look at the Deficit, Cuts, and Priorities
What to Expect from Carney’s First Budget As Prime Minister Mark Carney and his finance minister prepare to unveil the first budget under their administration, observers are focused on three central questions: how large the deficit will be, where cuts will land, and what priorities will shape the fiscal plan. After weeks of spending announcements…
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Carney’s First Budget: What to Expect on Budget Day
Setting the Scene: A New Era in Budget Planning As Carney unveils his first budget, the political and economic nerves are taut. After weeks of anticipation and a steady drip of spending announcements from the federal government, the main question remains: how large will the deficit be, and where will the axe fall? The budget…