Strategists also want to see spending cuts, growth-boosting proposals and inflation-busting measures, however.

From the outside, the run-up to Rachel Reeves’s announcement has looked chaotic, and many see the future of the chancellor and PM in the balance

The chancellor faces her toughest challenge yet in a Budget that will define the government's future, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Strategists also want to see spending cuts, growth-boosting proposals and inflation-busting measures, however.

Hugely influential traders will be hanging on the chancellor’s every word when she announces her budget

U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves' high-stakes Autumn Budget offers a range of contrarian bets for investors.

It's tricky to guage exactly what we're going to get when Chancellor Rachel Reeves finally unveils her spending and taxation plans on Wednesday.

The Chancellor is expected to announce tax hikes as part of the 2025 autumn Budget

Chancellor’s fiscal statement billed as decisive moment for fate of Starmer government as she tries to fill £20bn spending gap

Weaker growth expectations arising from Rachel Reeves' crucial statement could spur further rate cuts from the Bank of England.

Chancellor to set out tax and spending plans shaped by weak productivity, high borrowing costs and cost of living crisis

Join CNBC for live updates on the 2025 Autumn Budget being unveiled by Finance Minister Rachel Reeves.

Chancellor to unveil series of tax hikes to fill black hole in public finances in highly anticipated Budget on Wednesday

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as the City braces for the budget

Chancellor to deliver fiscal statement, billed as decisive moment for fate of Starmer government, at 12.30pm

The chancellor is expected to announce a raft of tax hikes as part of her 2025 autumn Budget

Chancellor to deliver fiscal statement, billed as decisive moment for fate of Starmer government, at 12.30pm

The Autumn Budget is due to be announced shortly.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a rise in taxes and increased welfare spending.

The chancellor’s statement will be remembered for the many taxes it raised, rather than the big one – income tax – it did not, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle