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Starmer defends government's Autumn Budget amid controversy

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Starmer defends government's Autumn Budget amid controversy

Claims Reeves ‘misled’ the cabinet about the ‘reality’ of OBR forecasts

clock 01 December 2025 • 3 min read
OBR chair says leak could have come from 'external person'

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OBR chair says leak could have come from 'external person'

OBR faces scrutiny after key document shared before Budget

clock 27 November 2025 • 2 min read
Budget 25: Early OBR reports downgrades UK growth outlook as fiscal headroom doubles

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Budget 25: Early OBR reports downgrades UK growth outlook as fiscal headroom doubles

OBR report released in 'unprecedented leak'

clock 26 November 2025 • 1 min read
Budget 25: Council tax surcharge for £2m properties revealed

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Budget 25: Council tax surcharge for £2m properties revealed

High Value Council Tax Surcharge in place from April 2028

clock 26 November 2025 • 2 min read
Partner Insight: Every year counts - Practical support from Octopus to cut through the pre-Budget noise

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Partner Insight: Every year counts - Practical support from Octopus to cut through the pre-Budget noise

Helping clients act now for effective estate planning

clock 25 November 2025 • 6 min read
UK inflation falls to 3.6% in October but wider economic backdrop 'remains fragile'

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UK inflation falls to 3.6% in October but wider economic backdrop 'remains fragile'

Ahead of Autumn Budget

clock 19 November 2025 • 1 min read
Budget wish lists: Advisers share hopes and fears ahead of 26 November

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Budget wish lists: Advisers share hopes and fears ahead of 26 November

Is increasing income tax the chancellor’s ‘least worst’ option?

clock 17 November 2025 • 9 min read
Bank of England holds interest rates at 4% as Budget looms large

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Bank of England holds interest rates at 4% as Budget looms large

Five MPC members voted to hold rates

clock 06 November 2025 • 3 min read
Partner Insight: Tariffs are here to stay. What's next for investors?

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Partner Insight: Tariffs are here to stay. What's next for investors?

The current outlook for US tariffs is complex and their full impact on growth remains to be seen. Columbia Threadneedle Investments explores what advisers need to know, key events to keep top of mind and how to navigate the uncertainty.

clock 23 October 2025 • 5 min read
IFS: Reeves must plug £22bn fiscal hole to restore 'tiny' headroom

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IFS: Reeves must plug £22bn fiscal hole to restore 'tiny' headroom

Think tank urges chancellor to avoid 'limping from one forecast to the next'

clock 16 October 2025 • 2 min read