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Rachel Reeves raised remote gaming duty, levied on online casinos, from 21% to 40% from April. And she lifted the levy on online sports betting from 15% to 25%.

From April the rate rises from 8.75% to 10.75% for basic rate taxpayers and from 33.75% to 35.75% for higher-rate earners.

Rachel Reeves added 2 percentage points to tax rates on dividends, rental income and savings interest, which is expected to raise more than £2billion each year.

Businesses have bemoaned a 'minor tweak' to inheritance tax relief - doubling married couples' allowance to £2m - saying the change 'doesn't go nearly far enough'.

The Budget attack on salary sacrifice schemes threatens private sector pensions while the public sector emerges unscathed, experts warn.

The national debt stands at £2.8trillion but is set to pass £3trillion next year and top £3.5trillion in 2030-31, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility.

US tech stocks have surged over recent months amid investor frenzy over the potential for AI to transform business and society.

The typical home will increase in value by around £33,000 between now and 2030, according to the latest forecast from the OBR.

Taxpayers may not be feeling lucky after having their pockets picked of a total estimate of £26billion - but a surprise Budget winner is the traditional bingo hall.

Basic rate taxpayers will now be charged 10.75% tax on dividends they receive above the annual allowance of £500.