英国财政大臣宣布在经济增长降级的情况下削减福利和增加国防开支。 UK Chancellor announces welfare cuts and defense spending hikes amid economic growth downgrade.

英国财政大臣雷切尔·里夫斯 （Rachel Reeves） 宣布削减福利支出和国防支出增加，而预算责任办公室 （OBR） 将英国 2025 年的增长预测从 2% 下调至 1%。 UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced cuts to welfare spending and defense spending increases, while the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) downgraded the UK's 2025 growth forecast to 1%, from 2%. OBR 还警告说，由于公共财政缓冲有限，今年秋季加税的可能性更高，并预测今年的平均通货膨胀率将达到 3.2%。 The OBR also warned of a higher chance of tax hikes this autumn due to limited buffer in public finances, predicting inflation will average 3.2% this year. 该声明包括打击逃税和简化纳税手续的计划。 The statement included plans to combat tax evasion and simplify tax formalities.