The UK's budget deficit is expected to reach as high as £51.7bn by 2029-30, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) has calculated, putting pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to break her campaign promises and raise taxes to tackle the issue.
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