Sky News Daily Cheat Sheet | Budget looms, Ukraine peace talks, Eze hat-trick
Nov 24, 2025
Excitement builds as the budget approaches, with discussions on taxing businesses and social benefit changes. Meanwhile, Ukraine's peace talks progress cautiously. David Cameron opens up about his prostate cancer treatment, advocating for better NHS screenings. In sports, Eze shines brightly with a hat-trick as Arsenal thumps Tottenham 4-1, stirring up fan reactions and title predictions. This quick 10-minute rundown is packed with insights and lively commentary, keeping you informed without the doomscrolling.
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Budget Needs One Clear, Tough Choice
- The upcoming budget must include one clearly difficult decision to be credible and change expectations.
- Sophy Ridge warns that a smorgasbord of small tweaks won't satisfy markets or voters and risks losing political trust.
Markets Watch Fiscal Narrative, Not Just Tax Numbers
- Markets will watch not just tax rises but whether the government signals future spending control.
- Wilf Frost says small spending increases could unsettle bond markets if no fiscal narrative is provided.
Prepare For Tax Moves Framed As Freezes
- Expect tax rises to be targeted where political pain is least or framed as freezes like income tax thresholds.
- Policymakers should present a coherent narrative linking short-term spending choices with long-term fiscal plans.