Brutal economic realities are prompting a shift in Labour’s tone on Europe. But will it dare tell the whole truth about Britain’s predicament, asks Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

With hours to go until one of the most anticipated Treasury statements in modern history, Rachel Reeves has been given disastrous warning on the economy’s outlook

Reeves faces daunting challenge - poor public finances and widespread public discontent with government.

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

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

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

Brutal economic realities are prompting a shift in Labour’s tone on Europe. But will it dare tell the whole truth about Britain’s predicament, asks Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

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

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

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves unveiled significant tax increases during her budget presentation on Wednesday, November 26. She faced the difficult task of reassuring…

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