Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled her Autumn Budget, which includes significant tax increases and reforms to benefits, notably the removal of the two-child cap on certain benefits. However, experts have raised concerns that the Budget overlooks critical issues affecting the UK economy. Will Benton, Regional Vice President EMEA at Trustwave, highlighted a major gap in the Chancellor's address, stating, "UK businesses faced a turbulent 2025 Autumn budget. Tax hikes dominated headlines, but there is a far bigger and more immediate economic threat that can never be overlooked: cyber resilience." He pointed out that high-profile cyberattacks on companies like M&S and Jaguar Land Rover have cost millions and stressed the need for increased investment in digital defence. Benton added, "This Budget was an opportunity for the Labour government to make a huge statement about the future of Britain's cyber resilience. It made no such statement." Adam Rolfe from Money Wellness welcomed the end of the two-child cap but expressed disappointment at the lack of further support for vulnerable families. He suggested extending free school meals to all children in need and expanding the Help to Save scheme to assist more households in building financial security. The Budget also introduced changes to pensions, including a new cap on tax relief for salary sacrifice schemes. Antonia Medlicott, managing director of Investing Insiders, warned that this could discourage pension contributions. She stated, "People are simply not saving enough for retirement, and for a long time the pensions industry has called for the Government to increase the minimum auto-enrolment rate to help with this." Andrew Surtees, co-founder of Copper Sustainability Partnership, expressed disappointment over the lack of focus on green initiatives in the Budget. He urged for stronger incentives for retrofitting buildings to improve energy efficiency, stating, "Grants should be proposed that will allow homeowners to upgrade to a more sustainable way of living." The Budget also confirmed the continuation of the pension triple lock, ensuring an increase of 4.8% for pensioners, equating to an additional £575 per year from April 2026. However, this increase may push more retirees into paying income tax, raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of the triple lock. Reeves faced accusations of breaking Labour's manifesto promises regarding tax increases. The Institute for Fiscal Studies noted that the freeze on income tax thresholds until 2030 represents a tax rise on working people. In response to the Budget, Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch condemned Reeves, calling her performance "a nightmare before Christmas" and accused her of incompetence. Overall, while the Budget aims to address immediate financial challenges, it has sparked debate over its effectiveness in tackling broader economic threats and supporting vulnerable populations.