January's Government Borrowing Figures
January’s surplus was lower than the OBR’s estimate, an unwelcome backdrop as Rachel Reeves’ Spring Forecast approaches.
The next Budget?
The date of the next Economic and Fiscal Forecast which will be published on 26 March 2025, along with a statement to Parliament from the Chancellor
Mansion House reforms, take two
The Chancellor’s Mansion House speech, which she has used to announce a range of proposals on the regulatory front, with the now familiar goal of stimulating UK economic growth
15 November 2024
You're 'avin a Laffer
Tax change compromise and evidence of the Laffer principle at play
Debt redefinitions - Autumn Budget 2024
The definition of debt, which Rachel Reeves has confirmed will change, but not what the change will be. However, the media seem certain of the answer
The Institute for Fiscal Studies Green Budget 2024
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) detailed Green Budget, looking forwards to this month’s Budget, which the IFS has once again joined with Citi to publish a detailed Green Budget, looking forwards to this month’s Budget
Labour conference speeches
The Labour conference, which had keynote speeches from Rachel Reeves and Kier Starmer. Did we learn anything more about what will be in the Budget this month? Not really, but…
OBR Fiscal Risks and Sustainability Report
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR)’s latest long term examination of the fiscal outlook for the UK. If you think a £22bn black hole is a problem, the OBR sees much worse to come…
13 September 2024
IFS ideas for pension tax reform
The Institute for Fiscal Studies' published note on how to raise revenue from pension reforms, which adds to the growing pile of Rachel Reeves’ pre-Budget reading
Another day another think tank report
The Resolution Foundation’s ideas for what reforms could best raise revenue while also improving the design of the tax system
Another think tank paper
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) paper, which adds its ideas to the long list for Rachel Reeves to consider for her 30 October Budget
Pension tax relief - ideas for reform
A new paper from a Labour-supporting think tank, which has called on Rachel Reeves to make reform of pension tax relief a priority