Jeremy Hunt promises tax cuts as he cites Nigel Lawson January 21, 2024 Jeremy Hunt has promised to cut more taxes as he compared his policies to those of Nigel Lawson’s efforts to boost the City of London in the 1980s.
Brokers warn government against guaranteeing one per cent deposit mortgages January 21, 2024 Brokers have warned that the government could push up house prices even further if it guarantees mortgages for first-time buyers with deposits of just one per cent.
Sunak considering one per cent deposit mortgage scheme in bid to win over young voters: report January 21, 2024 The Treasury is reportedly looking at introducing a scheme guaranteeing mortgages for first-time buyers with deposits of just one per cent.
UK politicians slam Netanyahu’s opposition to two-state solution January 21, 2024 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opposition to a two-state solution in Gaza has been criticised by Grant Shapps and Yvette Cooper as “disappointing” and “unacceptable”.
David Lammy’s speech disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters January 20, 2024 David Lammy’s speech calling for a ceasefire in Gaza was disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters.
Labour will be unable to hit £28bn green investment target for some years, says Khan January 20, 2024 Labour will not be able to hit its target to invest £28bn a year in green projects until the end of its first term, Sadiq Khan said after the party insisted it is not abandoning the key pledge.
Lammy rebukes Netanyahu’s ‘unacceptable’ opposition to Palestinian state January 20, 2024 David Lammy has said he backs US calls for the establishment of a Palestinian state when the war in the Middle East ends, and branded Benjamin Netanyahu’s opposition to the plans “unacceptable”.
Treasury told to cough up Fujitsu contract details as Post Office scandal deepens January 19, 2024 The Treasury and a swathe of public bodies are being urged to hand over details of their contracts with the controversial IT firm Fujitsu as the fallout from the Post Office Horizon scandal deepens.
Jeremy Hunt drops major tax cuts hint at Davos before March budget January 19, 2024 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt dropped another major hint about March’s much-anticipated budget, saying the “only direction of travel” is for the UK to embrace low taxation. Speaking at Davos in Switzerland, he said Britain should emulate other economies with low taxes, as the Conservatives gear up for an election later this year. Hunt, who will deliver [...]
Biden on Red Sea: Strikes haven’t stopped Houthi attacks – so we’ll carry on January 19, 2024 US President Joe Biden pledged to continue attacks on Houthi sites in Yemen in an effort to restrict the militant group's ability to disrupt shipping in the Red Sea.