Newscast The Budget: What Does It Actually Mean For You?
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Nov 27, 2025 
Claer Barrett, Consumer Editor at the Financial Times, and Helen Miller, Director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, join to delve into the intricacies of the latest budget. They discuss the implications of higher taxes and the government's claim of lifting children out of poverty amidst rising costs for households. They explore how tax changes affect high earners, the challenges facing pensions, and the long-term pressures on education funding. It's a deep dive into what these fiscal decisions really mean for everyday citizens.
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Newsroom Scramble After Early Document Leak
- Claer Barrett described newsroom chaos when the OBR document was accidentally released before the speech.
- Staff sprinted and scrambled to analyse the leak while Rachel Reeves gave the speech.
Forecast Windfall Reduced Fiscal Pressure
- The OBR's higher revenue forecast meant Rachel Reeves faced a much smaller fiscal hole than expected.
- She chose to raise spending and taxes rather than being forced into deep consolidation.
Inflation Created Unexpected Tax Revenue
- Higher inflation and wage growth produced fiscal drag that raised tax receipts unexpectedly.
- The OBR expects more people to be dragged into higher tax bands due to wage-heavy growth.
