Faisal IslamEconomics editorThe biggest initial surprise in this Budget may have been that the government's independent forecaster the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) managed to publish it all by mistake…
Pritti MistryBusiness reporterGetty ImagesA new tax for electric and hybrid vehicles has been announced by the chancellor in the Budget.From April 2028, electric car drivers will pay a road charge…
Simon GilbertPolitical Reporter, Coventry and WarwickshireBBCCharnjit Saranna's firm EZOO leases out hundreds of electric vehicles Charging electric vehicle owners tax per mile could "cause friction" in the drive to phase…
Child benefit change will create a 'little buffer'Michael Keohan,Kent political reporter,Lucinda Adam,Sussex political reporter,Jack Fiehn,Surrey political reporterandCash Murphy,South EastBBCLucy Burns says the extra money will go towards her family's food…
Lucy HookerBusiness reporterGetty ImagesThere was no rise in the rate of income tax. Still, the Budget is likely to push up your tax bill before the end of this parliament.That's…
Michael RaceBusiness reporterThe UK economy is now predicted to grow at a slower rate than previously expected from next year, the government's official forecaster has said.The Office for Budget Responsibility…
Updated / Thursday, 27 Nov 2025 00:15 The initiative will be launched in the first quarter of 2026 by Bank of Ireland A new loan to support homeowners trading down…
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Updated / Thursday, 27 Nov 2025 00:00 Microsoft employs 6,400 people in Ireland across its European headquarters, data centre campus, gaming division Activision Blizzard King, and LinkedIn Microsoft has announced…
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporterForeign tourists visiting popular US national parks like the Grand Canyon and Yosemite will need to pay an extra fee, the Trump administration says.The Department of the Interior,…
INMO and SIPTU members employed at Caredoc facilities have announced plans to take strike action next month as part of a pay dispute. The workers have threatened to withdraw their…
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesChancellor Rachel Reeves has announced her Budget, but details were published early by the official forecaster.Here are the key measures and how they will affect…