Rents hit fresh highs across Britain
Affordability stretched as supply lags behind demand.Budget headroom options on the table
Reeves weighs up tax rises, cuts and growth.Private rents hit new highs
Rising demand and costs squeeze tenants nationwide.Retail sales hit highest levels since 2022
Gold and gadgets lift September’s online spending.UK deficit reaches £100bn at mid-year point
ONS reports highest half-year borrowing since 2020.Inflation holds at 3.8% for third month
Steady prices ease pressure on further rate cuts.Borrowing hits five-year September high
Higher interest and welfare costs widen the deficit.HMRC releases guidance on director NI
Two rate cuts may leave shortfalls to settle.HMRC intensifies CGT checks on sellers
Compliance activity surges as underpayments climb sharply.UK growth edges up in August
Manufacturing leads; services stall as Budget pressures build.
