Pack of cigarettes to rise as Rachel Reeves reveals tobacco hike …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THE price of a pack of cigarettes will rise after hike was confirmed in the government’s Autumn Statement. On Wednesday in the House of Commons, Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed a range of plans relating to tax rises, benefits and pension … Read more
Pre-budget jitters cause cost of government debt to creep higher …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> PRE-BUDGET jitters have caused the cost of government debt to creep higher. The rise comes despite the Chancellor desperately hoping to avoid a repeat of the meltdown that followed Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini Budget in 2022. 5 Jitters over Rachel Reeves’ Budget … Read more
Drinks giant makes last-ditch plea for Rachel Reeves to slash alcohol tax in Budget — or risk 9,000 pubs closing …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> DRINKS giant Diageo has made a last-ditch plea for Rachel Reeves to slash alcohol tax in tomorrow’s Budget — or risk 9,000 pubs closing. It has joined other industry leaders in … Read more
Experts reveal likely winners and losers from Budget including state pensioners and first-time buyers …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> CARERS and homebuyers could be among the winners in the Budget this week – while drivers and pensioners could be the worst hit. What’s included in the Chancellor’s Budget on Wednesday – and how it could impact … Read more