Budget

Dame Caroline Dinenage MP

Is that it? Government's grand budget plan a bit of a damp squib

Portsmouth Guildhall is a beautiful building at the heart of the city and it is a Portsmouth landmark which brings people together.
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Budget brings millions for Portsmouth but council calls for more

Rob Hart, Barratt David Wilson Homes Managing Director

Housebuilder welcomes Government commitment to help first-time buyers

Members of the Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority board after the inaugural meeting. From left to right, Steve Pitt, Sarah Bogle, George Madgwick, Nick Adams-King and Jonathan Bacon. Picture: LDRS

Devolution mayoral election will not be brought forward

Hampshire County Council HQ. Image: LDRS

Council finances improve but £180m budget gap remains

Crookhorn College

Schools’ ageing buildings get £9.8m revamp

Budgeting

COMMENT: Can Portsmouth really follow the 70/20/10 budget rule?

Bus Stop

Council’s £180m black hole puts buses, libraries and roads at risk

Former bus station at Gosport

Waterfront plan ‘massively over budget’, councillor fears

A firefighter at work

Fire engines, stations and kit get £24m upgrade

Cllr Nick Adams-King, left, and Cllr Keith House. Photo: LDRS

Leaders clash over £500k legal challenge for councils’ reorganisation

Yale's latest smart lock is its best yet - but it still doesn't get around some of this issues that plague all smart locks in the UK

Yale Linus L2 Lite review: Worth buying?

More than three-quarter of adults need consistent routines to help them stay in control of their day-to-day lives

Brits swear by these six non-negotiable routines

Amazon’s ETRONIK cabin bag is now £17.99, offering a cheaper way to travel light and stay within Ryanair and easyJet airline baggage limits

Ryanair and easyJet size cabin bag now £17.99

Prime Day starts today - and it'll run for four days

Amazon Prime Day 2026 starts today – what every shopper needs to know

People enjoying the bank holiday sun in Southsea at the water fountains in front of Southsea Castle . Pictured by Alec Chapman

14 fabulous things to do to keep your family entertained on a budget
Looking for inspiration for things to do without breaking the bank? Then look no further!
Kelly Brown

Pompey owner Michael Eisner, left, with chief executive Andy Cullen

Commitment to invest: Pompey chief’s playing budget message

Former Pompey man Luke Dowling is set for a 'hands on' transfer role with Watford this summer. Pic: Getty

Former Pompey man taking on major transfer role at chaotic rivals

Pompey boss John Mousinho. Pic: Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

No budgets and infrastructure focus: Details emerge over Pompey talks

Coventry City's Jahnoah Markelo in action against Sheffield Wednesday.

Pompey boss' transfer fee warning as he confirms interest in £4.3m man

John Mousinho.

‘Significant figures’: Pompey boss’ revealing transfer fee insight

Pompey boss John Mousinho. Pic: Dennis Goodwin/ProSportsImages

Mousinho’s future, signings and budgets: What's next after turnaround

Office Furniture Online's office chairs can run into thousands of pounds - but which one would you pick if money was no object?

The office chairs I’d buy if money was no object – from £30 to £1,698

The mortality rate for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia is higher in Falkirk than anywhere else in Scotland. Pic: Adobe stock

"Difficult choices" as care administration fees are raised

John Mousinho.

Mousinho Pompey Q&A: Dropping Bishop, increased spending & long throws

John Mousinho.

Pompey boss reveals his Fratton future amid playing budget answers

Leader of Fareham Borough Council, Cllr Simon Martin, at full meeting

Fareham confirms maximum council tax increase as budget agreed
Residents in Fareham will see their council tax rise after borough councillors approved the authority’s latest budget.
Natalia Forero

Hampshire County Council full council

'We are trapped': Decision on 'largest ever council tax increase'

Pompey sporting director Rich Hughes, left, with Blues director Eric Eisner

Pompey chief provides transfer spending update amid spending concerns

Pompey boss John Mousinho

Exclusive Mousinho Pompey Q&A: Injuries, spending, fatigue and Steward's future

Hampshire County Council leader Nick Adams-King

Maximum council tax rise for households is 'the right thing to do'

Ryanair's luggage rules are very strict - but these bargain bags should help you stay compliant

Ryanair carry-on bag deals from £11.89 as Amazon slashes prices

Hampshire County Council HQ

County council could go bankrupt – or hike your bills by huge amount

The research also found despite nine in 10 believing travel compatibility matters, over half think compromise is key to a happy relationship.

One in four couples consider themselves incompatible travel partners

From left to right: Madiodio Dia, Luke Graham, John Mousinho and Callum Lang all feature in our latest Pompey Q&A

Exclusive Pompey Q&A: Transfer window details, Lang antics and Mousinho’s future

Pompey boss John Mousinho.

Pompey boss’ big statement over upping transfer spending

Amanda Martin MP lobbying the Minister about Portsmouth Pubs

Political comment: Government announces support package that backs Pompey pubs

Households have to wait until April for new Government measures bring energy bills down.

Energy bills may drop later – winter is still costing households now

Pompey boss John Mousinho has provided a transfer update tonight. Pic: Jez Tighe/ProSportsImages

Transfer latest: Pompey boss on loans, fees and attacking player hunt

Michael Eisner is a big talking point in Jordan Cross’ Pompey transfer Q&A

Exclusive Pompey transfer Q&A: Spending levels, Eisner ambition and much more

Cllr Fred Birkett and Cllr Joanne Burton meeting of Fareham Borough Council's executive, January 7

Council to hike council tax by maximum amount after 'sneaky' move

Alan Mak MP

Off The Fence with Alan Mak MP: No Christmas cheer under Labour

The research found overwhelming support for small businesses at a time of economic uncertainty when they are facing multiple financial pressures.

Lower taxes, cheaper energy and rate cuts urged for small businesses

Caroline Dinenage

Political opinion: Off the Fence with Dame Caroline Dinenage, MP for Gosport

Pompey fans were left feeling low about their team's prospects after defeat to Bristol City. Pic: Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

'Poor investment', 'deep doo doo': Pompey faithful react

Stephen Morgan MP

Political opinion: Stephen Morgan MP backs Budget plans to cut the cost of livin...

Stephen Morgan MP

Political opinion: Scrapping the Two-Child Benefit Cap ‘will transform the lives...

DISAPPOINTED Andrew Barnett of Barnbrook Systems feels the Chancellor could have done more to support international trade

BUDGET: Barnbrook Systems MD brands Budget 'disappointing'

Ross McNally, Chief Executive and Executive Chairman of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce

'No spring in the step for business': Hampshire Chamber responds to Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said increasing Portsmouth defence investment at the city’s Royal Navy base is an example of building for the future. It was a chaotic budget for Ms Reeves, with the OBR report being leaked early.

Portsmouth defence investment cited in chaotic Budget leaked early

GLOBAL: Barnbrook Systems managing director Andrew Barnett has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to help boost international trade

BUDGET: Call for international trade support

More than 325,000 SMEs in the engineering and manufacturing sectors are the backbone of the UK economy.

Ad Feature Policy centre to "future-proof" British manufacturing and engineering

A poll of 2,000 adults found 83 per cent have tightened purse strings during the past 12 months.

Brits have cut back more than £1000 due to rising costs

Safari tents with all mod-cons are among the glamping options available to families

Hants parks call for Budget reforms to secure sector's future

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Amazon early Black Friday deals surge with discounts and price drops

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