Ep 239: Labour's Halloween Budget Aims to Balance Tricks with Treats

The latest budget reveals intriguing tax increases and public spending plans that could impact working individuals significantly. Changes to Employers National Insurance may hit NHS employers hard, affecting GP practices and small businesses alike. Capital gains and inheritance tax discussions clarify essential rulings for those with side ventures. A remarkable £22.6 billion boost to the health budget raises questions about NHS funding amid rising public sector pay costs. Fiscal drag and frozen tax thresholds paint a complex financial landscape for taxpayers.