Budget 25: UK outlook 'unconvincing' despite increased £22bn fiscal headroom

Taxes still expected to rise in future

Patrick Brusnahan
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Following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget today (26 November), experts remain wary of the UK’s future after predicted growth was less than in previous forecasts.

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