Last October, agents were weighing up how the government's plans to cut winter fuel allowance would affect their businesses, and what a steep rise in National Insurance would mean for staffing costs, along with increases in minimum wages and pension contributions. Hays Travel quickly forecast a £6 million increase in business costs.
Poll: Is the timing of the Budget going to give agents enough time to plan for peaks?
Economy
James Chapple
21 October 2025
It's just over a month until chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her autumn Budget on 26 November – the best part of a month later than last year's financial statement from the government.
(Credit: HM Treasury / Lauren Hurley / DESNZ / Flickr)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her 2025 Budget on 26 November (Credit: HM Treasury / Lauren Hurley / DESNZ / Flickr)
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