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The Guardian Politics3 Mar 2026

‘I’m concerned the Iran war might drive up living costs’: Britons respond to Reeves’s spring forecast

The chancellor’s statement offered little new on tax or spending, but readers voiced concerns about rising costs Business live – latest updates Action to tackle student loan debt, clarity about what the Middle East crisis will mean for the UK economy, cheaper borrowing, more scrutiny of supermarket prices … Readers who took part in a Guardian callout before the spring forecast had plenty of things on their wishlists. In the event there were no major tax or spending measures announced, and some

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Guido Fawkes3 Mar 2026

Think Tanks Blast Reeves’ Bleak Spring Statement

The reactions from Westminster’s think tanks are in. It’s a bad day to be a humble wonk hoping for some growth and stability. Deep breath… The Adam Smith Institute’s Joanna Marchong: “The Chancellor has convinced herself of economic stability based on deeply outdated forecasts. It is a Statement written by spin doctors, not economists. After…

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Express Politics3 Mar 2026

Nigel Farage loses it as France sends warship to defend British base from Iran

The Reform UK leader warned that "defence of the realm is the first duty of any government".

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Conservative Home3 Mar 2026

Matthew Jeffery: Margaret Thatcher would never have joined Reform UK

Thatcherism was never the politics of protest. It was the politics of government, grounded in ideas strong enough not only to win power, but to sustain it once won. The post Matthew Jeffery: Margaret Thatcher would never have joined Reform UK appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Conservative Home3 Mar 2026

Opposition and think-tank reactions to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement

Britain’s unemployment rate is forecast to climb to its highest level since the pandemic, according to the OBR, the budget watchdog, with their growth forecast cut for the coming year to just 1.1 per cent. The post Opposition and think-tank reactions to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Guido Fawkes3 Mar 2026

Communist Propaganda Adorns Resolution Foundation Offices

A rare glimpse inside the Resolution Foundation offices on Old Queen’s Street, posted by Sam Coates. Staff were watching the Spring Statement… Eagle-eyed co-conspirators could spot the Soviet constructivism hanging in the middle of the office there. Enhance, enhance… The poster reads: “PACE, QUALITY, DISCIPLINE.” Has anyone checked with Torsten Bell how his Five-Year Plan…

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BBC Politics3 Mar 2026

Spring Statement 2026: Key points at a glance

Chancellor Rachel Reeves updates MPs on her plans for the economy, as the latest forecasts are unveiled.

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BBC Politics3 Mar 2026

Go further on regulating leasehold managing agents, Rayner urges

Ex-housing secretary praises the government's draft bill but calls for more action on service charges.

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BBC Politics3 Mar 2026

Go further on regulating leasehold managing agents, Rayner urges

Ex-housing secretary praises the government's draft bill but calls for more action on service charges.

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Conservative Home3 Mar 2026

Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride responds to the Spring Statement

Mel Stride likens Rachel Reeves' plan to 'surrender' in response to the Chancellor's Spring Statement The post Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride responds to the Spring Statement appeared first on Conservative Home.

Sky News Politics3 Mar 2026

Ferry scandal fall-out sees harbour buy up and new contracts for beleaguered shipyard

The after-effects of a debacle that has seen taxpayers pay hundreds of millions for a pair of ferries at nearly four times the original budget, are continuing with the harbour that was too small to fit the ships set to be taken into public ownership.

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Guido Fawkes3 Mar 2026

OBR Revises Labour Tax Burden Up Again to Reach Record Postwar High

From the OBR’s forecast: “Taxes are forecast to increase from 36% of GDP this year to 38% by the end of the forecast, with personal taxes accounting for half the increase. The projected 2030-31 level would be a historical high in the UK and almost 6% of GDP above the pre-pandemic level.” Higher taxes will…

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