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Firms can use AI to help offset Budget tax hikes, says Google UK boss

Debbie Weinstein said AI can help boost company growth by increasing worker productivity, not replacing jobs.

By Holly Williams, PA Business Editor

Commons Leader says she hears the concerns of charities affected by NI rise

Liberal Democrat Marie Goldman said an air ambulance charity in her Chelmsford constituency could face an additional cost of £100,000.

By Rhiannon James, PA Political Staff

Northern Ireland’s health minister warns budget to remain ‘highly challenging’ next year

As pay disputes with health workers continue, Mike Nesbitt said he already expects next year’s budget to be inadequate.

By Allan Preston

Environment Secretary says he has ‘heard anguish of countryside’ after protests

Steve Reed announced plans for a 25-year farming road map to help agriculture move to a more environmentally and financially sustainable future.

By Emily Beament, PA Environment Correspondent

Royal Mail owner says it cannot rule out job cuts after £120m Budget hit

It is the latest major business to caution that workers and customers could face an impact from the rise in business taxes.

By Henry Saker-Clark, PA Deputy Business Editor

Labour Budget adds to uncertainty over inflation, says Bank policymaker

Dave Ramsden, deputy governor for markets and banking, was speaking after the Bank cut rates by a quarter point earlier in November.

By Alex Daniel, PA Business Reporter

Lidl boss: Retailers are ‘reeling’ amid hit from Budget tax hikes

Ryan McDonnell, Lidl GB chief executive, said the discount supermarket chain is expecting to face ‘tens of millions of pounds’ in extra costs.

By Henry Saker-Clark, PA Deputy Business Editor

PM defends employer tax hike as retailers warn of ‘inevitable’ job losses

More than 70 businesses, including Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s, have told Rachel Reeves Budget tax hikes mean price rises are a ‘certainty’.

By PA Reporters

Farmers in tweed, children on toy tractors and celebrities join London protest

Around 13,000 people gathered to voice opposition to proposed changes to agricultural inheritance tax outlined in the Budget.

By Ellie Ng and Ellie Crabbe, PA

Britain’s biggest retailers say job losses ‘inevitable’ after Budget tax hikes

More than 70 businesses, including Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s, have raised their concerns in a letter to Rachel Reeves.

By Jessica Coates and Henry Saker-Clark, PA