If he can’t cut taxes, the Chancellor must give Brits a stake in the economy March 6, 2024 The Budget is the government’s last chance to set out a vision for the economy before the next election – it should be one that supports hard work, investing and helps people be less dependent on the state, argues James Vitali A Budget speech is an exercise in storytelling: about where the economy is coming [...]
This National Insurance cut won’t ‘cost’ the Treasury – it’s not their money March 6, 2024 Commentators say the National Insurance cut will 'cost' billions - but it's taxpayers' cash in the first place, not the Treasury's
Spring Budget 2024: Hunt to say ‘lower tax means higher growth’ as he slashes NI March 5, 2024 Jeremy Hunt will today unveil a spring budget designed to reverse his party’s lagging polling numbers, headlined by a 2p cut to National Insurance.
Spring Budget 2024: Will Jeremy Hunt focus more on the economy or the election? March 5, 2024 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is being forced to fight political and economic battles in this Spring Budget, which isn't an easy task.
Spring Budget 2024: Hunt to spend £5bn freezing fuel duty in tax break for motorists March 5, 2024 Jeremy Hunt is poised to spend £5bn on freezing fuel duty as part of Wednesday's Spring Budget, providing a major tax break for UK motorists.
Spring Budget 2024: What will markets look out for? Gilts, rabbits and cuts March 5, 2024 Given the state of the UK's public finances, investors may get jittery if Hunt pulls too many rabbits out of the hat.
Spring Budget 2024: Jeremy Hunt to cut national insurance rather than income tax as rate windfall fails to materialise March 5, 2024 The Chancellor has repeatedly stressed his determination to bring down the tax burden, which is on course to rise to record levels no matter what Hunt announces in the Budget.
Spring Budget 2024: Forget a National Insurance cut – a fix on fiscal drag would trap Labour March 5, 2024 Spring Budget 2024: Jeremy Hunt is expected to deliver a national insurance cut - but fiscal drag is more of an issue
What is the OBR and why does it matter? March 5, 2024 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will take centre stage tomorrow when he delivers the Spring Budget but investors are likely to pay just as much attention to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).
Spring Budget 2024: Hunt’s pension reforms could ‘backfire on British business’, AJ Bell warns March 5, 2024 Forcing pension funds to disclose how much they invest in the UK companies could “backfire on British business” as savers will shun domestically-heavy schemes due to their lacklustre returns, AJ Bell has warned.