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.
Economy, Business & Finance
The chancellor has been accused of misleading the public in a 4 November press conference following the publication of new OBR figures. Read
Politics
An image being widely shared with the caption “family in Sheffield welcome Labour removing two-child benefit limit” is actually an old photo of a family in Pakistan. Read
Politics
Many have accused the government of breaking its manifesto promises in the 2025 Budget, yet Rachel Reeves claims to have kept “every single one” of Labour’s manifesto commitments. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
We’ve examined a series of claims from Rachel Reeves’ second Budget as chancellor. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, we’ve taken a look at what it means when people talk about a ‘black hole’ in the public finances. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
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. Read
