Day: 27 November 2025
Budget delivers small gains but leaves builders ‘underwhelmed’
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said that many small construction firms are left feeling “underwhelmed” by the Chancellor’s Budget, despite a handful of welcome measures.
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Manufacturers weigh in on the Budget
Given the difficult economic circumstances the Chancellor faced, as well as the intense speculation, the Budget was a case of two steps forward and one step back for manufacturers, says MakeUK, the manufacturers’ organisation.
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A ‘mixed bag’ Budget for retail
Reacting to the Chancellor’s Budget, the British Retail Consortium said the measures amounted to a “mixed bag”, with welcome rate cuts offset by new levies and looming cost pressures.
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What does the Budget mean for the UK hospitality sector?
The Budget has ushered in a costly new reality for the UK hospitality sector, prompting trade body UKHospitality to warn of mounting pressures from rising taxes and rateable values.
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