Spring Statement

An overview of the Chancellor's announcements.

Introduction

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, held the Spring Statement on Wednesday 26 March 2025.

Government spending announcements

Highlighting national security, state reform and growth.

Personal Tax

Highlighting income tax, pensions and non-UK domiciled individuals.

National Insurance contributions

Highlighting employees, employers and the self-employed.

Employment

Highlighting the National Living Wage, the National Minimum Wage and company cars.

Capital taxes

Highlighting capital gains tax and inheritance tax.

Business

Highlighting MTD for income tax, corporation tax, capital allowances and Furnished Holiday Lettings.

Other matters

Highlighting consultations and VAT.

Latest news

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Chancellor rules out cutting tax-free pension lump sum limit in Budget

The Treasury has confirmed that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will not cut the tax-free pension lump sum limit in the Autumn Budget on 26 November.

13 Nov 2025

Budget 'make or break' after sluggish growth figures, says BCC

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing a 'make or break' Budget after sluggish growth figures were published for the third quarter of the year, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

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