AUTUMN BUDGET 2025: THE KEY CHANGES FOR BUSINESSES & INDIVIDUALS
Neil Norman
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Your go-to Autumn Budget 2025 breakdown. With our people unpacking the announcements as they land, you’ll get the essential updates and highlights that keep you, and your business a step ahead.
Since the 2024 Budget, the expected uplift from spending cuts, tax receipts and economic growth hasn’t materialised. And to meet her ‘non-negotiable’ fiscal rules, it’s looking increasingly likely that the Chancellor will need to raise taxes.
Whatever comes next, we know the announcements won’t land evenly across different business structures, industries or individual financial plans. That’s why we’re keeping a close eye on what’s ahead, and why our specialists will be working at pace on Budget afternoon to bring you a full, in-depth highlights roundup as soon as Rachel Reeves sets out her plans.
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From breaking news and expert highlights to in-depth guides and analysis, is all right here. Whether it’s updates from across the UK or insights from the Republic of Ireland, this is your one place to catch every key announcement and understand what it means for you and your business.
On 7 October 2025, Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Jack Chambers set out Ireland’s plans for the year ahead.
Ireland has been running strong Budget surpluses for three years straight — with €10.2 billion projected for 2025 and €5.1 billion for 2026. The creation of two long-term funds to tackle demographic, structural and climate challenges reinforces a clear message: Ireland is open for business and planning for the future.
Scotland’s 2026–27 Budget will now be published on Tuesday 13 January 2026. The later-than-usual timing reflects the UK Budget landing on 26 November 2025, giving the Scottish Government extra time to assess its impact.