Budget 2025

The 2025 UK Budget affects tax, public spending, and major economic decisions that shape daily life. This page brings together Full Fact’s independent, non-partisan fact checks of claims made in and about the Budget—from government briefings and ministerial interviews to viral posts on social media.

Each article is backed by transparent sources, clear evidence and expert analysis, helping you understand what was really announced, what it means, and whether high-profile claims stand up to scrutiny.

Whether you’re checking changes to pensions, benefits, tax thresholds, departmental spending, or wider economic forecasts, this index provides a reliable, up-to-date hub of accurate information about the 2025 Budget.

20 November 2025

What has Labour pledged on income tax ahead of the Budget?

Amid reports that Labour may be planning to extend the freeze on income tax thresholds at next week’s Budget, we look at exactly what commitments the party made in its manifesto.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaking at a press conference earlier this month ahead of the Budget.

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