The chancellor took on her role wanting nothing more than economic growth, but her priorities have now dramatically changed, as political editor David Maddox explains

The chancellor is widely expected to raise levies on Wednesday to help close a multi-billion pound spending gap

Chancellor to unveil series of measures in highly anticipated Budget on Wednesday

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

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