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Live: Autumn Budget 2024

City and growth region deals for Mid South West and Causeway Coast and Glens to go ahead

Rachel Reeves is set to deliver Labour's first Budget in more than 14 years on Wednesday.
Rachel Reeves is set to deliver Labour's first Budget in more than 14 years on Wednesday.

Rachel Reeves’ first Budget includes a record £40 billion in tax increases.

The Chancellor has confirmed £1.5bn for the Northern Ireland Executive for 2025/26, and announced that the city deals for Mid South West and Causeway Coast and Glens regions will go ahead.

Much of the content of her Autumn statement had already been leaked into the public domain ahead of today, but here’s a summary of the key announcements...