8legs: Spring statement

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Think-tank says middle-income households may see little real-terms gains under Labour through 2029.
Resolution Foundation projects improvements mainly for poorer families, with typical earners seeing modest gains.
Energy prices and global tensions could push inflation and bills higher, affecting households broadly.
Resolution Foundation’s forecast covers 2026–2029, projecting declines for many working-age families.
Lower-income households may see increases, while higher earners face stagnant or reduced gains.
The analysis uses OBR wage forecasts and Bank of England projections to frame outcomes.
The think-tank warns that growth in living standards may stall despite near-term improvements.
Two-child benefits policy changes are central to the projected shifts in income.
Analysts emphasize that energy price spikes could dramatically affect household budgets.
Labour’s broader tax plan and its international implications could influence UK-US trade talks.

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UK GDP growth for 2026 is revised to 1.1% by the OBR, with unemployment expected to peak this year.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said people will be over £1,000 a year better off after inflation by 2029.
Reeves noted GDP per capita is expected to grow more than previously forecast, reaching 5.6% by 2029.
The spring statement did not introduce new policy, but Reeves outlined three major choices for future policy at a separate event.
Borrowing is forecast to be lower than November predictions, with a reduction in government borrowing.
Net migration is forecast to be lower, reducing tax receipts and spending implications.
Reeves emphasized no new policy was announced, but highlighted upcoming policy directions at a later event.
Reaction in Parliament was mixed, with opposition accusing Reeves of complacency and lacking policy ideas.
Public comments from Labour and other parties focused on cost-of-living concerns and growth strategies.
Chancellor Reeves referenced Middle East concerns but did not factor potential disruptions into the forecast.

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Reeves defended her spring statement in the House of Commons amid warnings of slow growth and higher unemployment.
Forecasts show UK growth downgraded from 1.4% to 1.1% this year.
Unemployment is expected to peak at about 5.33% this year according to the forecaster.
Opposition MPs accused Reeves of ambivalence and a series of U-turns on policy areas.
One critic compared Reeves to a ‘dodgy estate agent’ amid discussions of a crumbling building.
Fire Brigades Union urged Reeves to back wealth tax to fund public services.
Labour faces May elections with calls to protect workers and public services.
Reeves noted GDP forecast changes reflect lower net migration.
The statement sparked mixed reactions from unions and political figures.
The article emphasizes the ongoing cost-of-living crisis as a political pressure point.

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