THE RANK GROUP PLC 之業務更新 香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負責，對其準確性或 完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不對因本公告全部或任何部分內容而產生或因倚賴該 等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 自願公告 1 • 英國數碼業務因遙距博彩稅稅率由21%提高至40%所產生的全年影響為新增 約4,600萬英鎊稅項成本（二零二四/二五年度：同類基本經營溢利3,330萬英 鎊；僅英國同類基本經營溢利約2,500萬英鎊）；及 • 被取消Bingo稅所產生約600萬英鎊的收益所抵銷。 國家最低工資時薪調升4.1%至12.71英鎊所產生的約550萬英鎊新增成本，連同其 他僱傭稅項變動，均符合Rank的預期。 Rank集團擁有穩健的資產負債表，預計營運表現將符合其財務契約。 Rank行政總裁John O'Reilly表示： 國浩集團有限公司（「國浩」或「本公司」）自願作出本公告。國浩之附屬公司 The Rank Group Plc （「Rank」，及其附屬公司統稱「Rank集團」）（其股份於倫 敦證券交易所（「倫敦交易所」）上市）於二零二五年十一月二十六日就有關英 ...

Core Viewpoint - The UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented the 2025 Autumn Budget, proposing a £26 billion tax increase aimed at the wealthy while providing relief for workers, with a focus on building a "fairer, stronger, and safer UK" [1][2]. Taxation Measures - The budget includes the abolition of the two-child benefit cap starting April 2026, expected to cost £2.3 billion in 2026-27 and rise to £3 billion by 2029-30 [11]. - A "mansion tax" will be imposed on properties valued over £2 million, with an additional £2,500 in council tax for properties over £2 million and £7,500 for those over £5 million, projected to raise over £400 million by 2031 [13]. - Adjustments to gambling taxes include raising the remote gambling tax rate from 21% to 40% starting April 2026, with an expected total revenue of £11 billion by 2029-30 [15]. - Personal income tax and employer National Insurance contribution thresholds will be frozen for three years starting in 2028-29, expected to generate £80 billion [22]. Wage and Living Standards - The National Living Wage will increase by 4.1% to £12.71 per hour starting April 2026, benefiting over 2 million workers [17]. - The "Help to Save" scheme will be made permanent, allowing low-income individuals to receive a 50% bonus on savings, with a maximum potential gain of £1,200 [19]. Energy and Public Investment - The average household energy bill is expected to decrease by £150 due to the abolition of the "Energy Company Obligation" program, which has been financially burdensome for low-income families [21]. - The budget allocates £1.3 billion for electric vehicle subsidies and £200 million to accelerate the rollout of charging infrastructure [23]. Economic Forecast - The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecasts GDP growth of 1.5% in 2025, 1.4% in 2026, and 1.6% in 2027, with a consistent growth rate of 1.5% from 2028 to 2029 [7].