One man, two guvnors: Why markets and MPs both have a say on Hunt’s Autumn Statement November 19, 2023 Whatever fiscal headroom Hunt is granted will be relatively small compared to recent chancellors
Corbyn calls Hamas ‘terrorist group’ but says Israel behind ‘acts of terror too’ November 18, 2023 Jeremy Corbyn has described Hamas as a “terrorist group” after repeatedly avoiding the term, as he wrote an article accusing the Israeli army of being guilty of “acts of terror too”. The former Labour leader argued that the comparison was necessary because Israel is killing thousands of children in strikes on Gaza in retaliation for [...]
Jeremy Hunt says now is the moment for growth as he signals tax cuts November 18, 2023 Jeremy Hunt has given his strongest hint yet that he will announce tax cuts in his autumn statement, as he considers cutting those on inheritance and businesses while squeezing benefits by billions. Ahead of Wednesday’s financial announcement, the Chancellor said that now is a “turning point for the economy” and that “this is the moment” [...]
British manufacturing sector gets £4.5bn shot in the arm from Jeremy Hunt November 17, 2023 Funding was announced by chancellor Jeremy Hunt this evening, ahead of the much-vaunted Autumn statement next Wednesday, which is likely to focus on productivity in the workforce.
Autumn statement: Hunt to receive OBR forecast as he eyes inheritance tax cuts November 17, 2023 Earlier this week the Chancellor said he would use Wednesday’s autumn statement to address labour supply issues and business investment
Labour: City of London can help Britain better target its foreign aid November 16, 2023 Labour’s Lisa Nandy has suggested the City of London can play a key role in helping Britain better target its foreign aid budget towards “extreme poverty”.
Government announces new £2.5bn programme to tackle long-term sickness November 16, 2023 Since the pandemic the number of people inactive in the UK due to long-term sickness or disability has risen by almost half a million to a record high of 2.6m.
Inheritance tax reportedly could be slashed by Sunak and Hunt at Autumn Statement November 16, 2023 Plans to slash inheritance tax at the Autumn Statement are reportedly being drawn up by No10 and the Treasury.
Lord David Cameron starts tenure as foreign secretary with a visit to Ukraine November 16, 2023 Lord Cameron was updated on Ukraine’s slow counter-offensive against Russia and held talks on Kyiv’s aspirations to join Nato.
Hotline to China: Biden and Xi agree to ‘pick up the phone’ for urgent concerns November 16, 2023 Biden and Xi spent four hours together at a northern California estate – in meetings, a working lunch and a garden stroll.