Budget 2025

Skip to content
Skip to navigation

Against the backdrop of slow growth and productivity, Chancellor Rachel Reeve talked up investment and stability in the public finances, but delivered a budget headlined by tax increases.

After the hiccup of the Office for Budget Responsibility’s forecasts leaking early, Reeves faced a balancing act between economic credibility and shifting the political narrative back to optimism.

Over the coming days, attention will turn to whether she succeeded. For businesses, the essential question remains: what does this mean for investment decisions, hiring plans and future strategy?

Our Budget Hub brings together expert analysis, commentary and resources to deliver timely, actionable insights to help you understand the impact on your business and the wider economy.

Grand government-style building with columns and a large green lawn.

Article Budget 2025: Growth talk, but the maths doesn’t back it up

UK Budget promises growth, but OBR forecasts weak productivity and limited impact. Tax drag and income squeeze remain key challenges.

Andrew Webb

| 3 min read | 26 Nov 2025

Historic riverside view of the Houses of Parliament in London at sunset, with the Thames and city skyline in the background.

Article Budget 2025 analysis: steady, cautious, but limited ambition

Explore Budget 2025: cautious fiscal policy, tax threshold freezes, EV charges, business relief updates, and Northern Ireland funding.

| 8 min read | 26 Nov 2025

Small team gathered at a table reviewing documents during a discussion.

Article Is Rachel Reeves the ‘unlucky general’?

Is Rachel Reeves the ‘unlucky general’? A sharp look at the UK Budget, market pressures, and the Chancellor’s economic challenge.

Andrew Webb

| 3 min read | 18 Nov 2025

Person working alone at a modern office desk near large windows.

Article An adviser’s perspective: Strategic responses to UK tax changes

Business owners are rethinking succession, tax planning, and relocation as UK tax reforms reshape strategy ahead of the 26 November Budget.

Gemma Johnson

| 3 min read | 18 Nov 2025

Budget Spring Statement 2025: Labour's scramble to retain economic credibility

The Spring Statement from Chancellor Rachel Reeves was squarely aimed at retaining economic credibility in the face of worsening global economic conditions.

Andrew Webb

| 3 min read | 30 Mar 2025

Budget Spring Statement 2025

As expected, today’s Spring Statement did not introduce any significant tax changes. The Chancellor’s main announcement in her speech related to continued investment in tackling tax avoidance.

Peter Legge

| 2 min read | 27 Mar 2025

View All Articles