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All the information you need to know
Rachel Reeves announced Labour’s latest Autumn Budget on Wednesday 26 November 2025. Aiming to address the challenge of tackling another fiscal black hole, it focused on smaller, targeted measures that looked to boost revenue.
There had been plenty of speculation in the build up to the announcement, some of which did come to pass, and there were also several new measures revealed which will have an impact on both financial planning strategies, as well as how employers’ approach their employee benefits packages.
Announcements
Individuals
- Income Tax and National Insurance thresholds will be frozen until 2031.
- Under 65s will only be able to contribute £12,000 into Cash ISAs, with the remainder of the £20,000 ISA Allowance being reserved for investments.
- Basic and higher Income Tax rates on savings, dividends and property to increase by 2 percentage points.
- A new Council Tax surcharge on properties valued over £2 million was announced, starting at £2,500.
Businesses
- Salary Sacrifice pension contributions over £2,000 are to be liable to National Insurance from 2029.
Economic
- The OBR predicts the UK economy will grow by 1.5% this year and 1.4% in 2026.
- Inflation is predicted to average 3.5% this year and 2.5% in 2026, according to the OBR.
Read our summary guide to find out more
Our guide summarises the key announcements from this year’s Autumn Budget, providing the information necessary to keep you up to date with the changes revealed.
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For more detailed information about the Autumn Budget, refer to our summary guide or contact our financial planners to find out how our team can ensure your financial plan remains tax efficient whilst on track to help you achieve your financial goals and aspirations for the future. We're here to support you, so that you can live the life you wish to.
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