Rachel Reeves is gearing up to present her Autumn Budget in the upcoming month, fueling speculation about potential new tax increases by the Chancellor.
Simultaneously, a winter program offering £25 payments during temperature drops is set to commence, and Ofgem will reveal if energy bills might surge this winter.
The Office for National Statistics will provide the latest inflation update, while the Bank of England convenes to decide on interest rate adjustments.
The Cold Weather Payment initiative, disbursing £25 to residents in England and Wales during prolonged sub-zero temperatures, will kick off on November 1.
To qualify for the payment, households must be recipients of specific DWP benefits like Pension Credit, Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance, or Universal Credit.
In Scotland, the Cold Weather Payments have been replaced by the Winter Heating Payment, valued at £59.75.
On November 6, the Bank of England will announce its interest rates decision, which currently stands at 4%, having been maintained since the previous meeting in September 2025.
Inflation figures from the Office for National Statistics will be released on November 19, covering the inflation rate for the 12 months leading up to October 2025.
Ofgem is slated to declare the new energy price cap by November 25, effective from January 1 to March 31, with the current cap set at £1,755 for dual fuel households paying by direct debit.
Ahead of the November 26 Autumn Budget presentation by Rachel Reeves, speculations swirl about potential Income Tax hikes and alterations to ISA limits and Inheritance Tax rules.
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