Budget

Rachel Reeves’ Autumn 2025 Budget: Ambition Undermined by Mixed Signals

Posted on 7 December 2025 by Edidiong Bassey

The Autumn Budget, announced on 26 November 2025, was billed as a turning point for fiscal discipline and growth. Yet, weeks later, it feels less like a bold reset and […]

Income tax U-turn: UK’s quiet tax habits are a warning for other countries

Posted on 20 November 2025 by Edidiong Bassey

Last Friday’s reveal by the FT about the drop the planned rise in income tax has triggered predictable political debate. But as a lecturer in taxation, I think the U-turn itself […]

Labour’s October Budget – Fit for the Future?

Posted on 7 November 2024 by Edidiong Bassey

The long-awaited budget, delivered by the Labour Party’s first female Chancellor, has finally been unveiled. Speculation was rife about its content, with media and analysts anticipating tax hikes to address […]