The house paints that promise much more than colour
Juan Botero Juan Botero and his Halloween front door The door of Juan Botero’s apartment in Houston, Texas is made of wood – with a classy, walnut-like finish. But, for…
Rachel Reeves doesn’t mind if you don’t like her Budget
Getty Images Chancellor Rachel Reeves always knew she was going to spend many days explaining her Budget. The reaction of those paying the bills for this near-record increase in taxes…
UK borrowing costs at highest for a year after Budget
Getty Images The cost of UK government borrowing has risen to its highest level for more than a year in the wake of Wednesday’s Budget. The interest rate – the…
Under 25 – six ways the Budget will affect you
Getty Images Some policies announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the Budget will have a specific impact on younger people. Here are some of the key ones. 1. You may…
Child benefit: Planned reform scrapped
Getty Images The government is scrapping a planned change to child benefit rules that would have allowed more parents to claim the payment. Currently child benefit is withdrawn when one…
‘This catastrophic Budget will mean higher pub prices’
BBC Anthony Pender runs two pubs and a restaurant in London The Budget is “catastrophic” for the pub industry and will see the price of a pint rise by as…
Why Canada wants more overseas tourists to visit
BBC Jack Rivers admits that being a full-time tour guide would not be everyone Canada has launched a new drive to get more overseas tourists to visit the country. Yet…
Will mortgage rates fall? Your Budget questions answered
BBC Will mortgage rates fall? Asks Melania Benincasa Of course, we don’t know the answer to this for sure, but the rates on new, fixed deals have been dropping in…
Rail fares in England and railcard costs to increase
PA Media Regulated train fares in England are to increase by 4.6% next year, while the price of most railcards will rise by £5, the government has announced. The increases…
Where is the growth in this Budget?
Getty Images Chancellor Rachel Reeves repeatedly called this a “Budget for growth”. Is it? Over the next two years, yes. But the UK’s official independent forecaster’s verdict is that all…