Autumn Budget

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UK Chancellor Faces Growing Pressure as Government Borrowing Surges Ahead of Autumn Budget

A sharp rise in public borrowing has created new fiscal challenges for the chancellor ahead of the upcoming Budget. Economists warn that tough decisions on tax and spending lie ahead to stabilize the...

Sep 22, 2026 2 min read

Business

Andy Burnham’s Fiscal Reality Check: Why Tax Rises May Be the Only Path Forward

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has signaled that 'difficult decisions' are inevitable as the UK approaches a pivotal Autumn Budget. His refusal to rule out tax hikes suggests a major shift in t...

Aug 25, 2026 5 min read