Will there be a Spring Budget in 2025?

A Treasury spokesperson told MoneyWeek that chancellor Rachel Reeves is “committed to one major fiscal event every year”. Does this mean no Spring Budget in 2025?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves standing outside 11 Downing Street with the red Budget box
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her first Budget in October – will she be back with another in the spring?
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For more up-to-date analysis, see our recent piece on the Spring Forecast, which will take place on 26 March 2025. We delve into how this could differ from a Budget and what the chancellor could announce.

Chancellors have become chatty in recent years, often opting for two annual Budgets rather than just one. This isn’t the official pattern, though, and a Treasury spokesperson recently indicated to MoneyWeek that a Spring Budget looks unlikely in 2025.

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Katie Williams
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Katie has a background in investment writing and is interested in everything to do with personal finance, politics, and investing. She enjoys translating complex topics into easy-to-understand stories to help people make the most of their money.

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