74 results for "Jeremy Hunt"

Manchester airport flights are set to experience a price rise, following the Chancellor's budget announcement of a surge in air traveller duty to assist fund larger reductions to National Insurance....

Rishi Sunak cautioned against campaigning on an unfunded proposal to eliminate employee national insurance, as it could create a £40 billion deficit in public finances, according to projections.  Sunak Faces...

According to the latest data from Halifax, UK house prices have experienced a 1.7% annual surge, bringing the average cost of a UK house remarkably close to the peak recorded...

In evaluating Jeremy Hunt's budget, the Resolution Foundation Thinktank reveals a historic downturn in household incomes throughout a parliamentary term, despite the Chancellor's insurance cuts. Thinktank Warns of Falling Household...

The UK Treasury has unveiled its plans for an £800 million budget package of technology reforms aimed at improving the efficiency of the NHS and the Police Service. Chancellor Jeremy...

In a major move from the Bank of England, Clare Lombardelli has been appointed Deputy Governor of Monetary Policy (DGMP), succeeding Ben Broadbent. Approved by His Majesty the King, Clare...

Britain braces for a looming financial blow as a surge in sick days is predicted to incur a staggering cost of £66 billion by the decade's end, sounding alarm bells...

Britain's tax burden is set to hit an all-time high regardless of what the Chancellor announces in next week's Budget, according to a new analysis. This is primarily due to...

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned that Chancellor Rishi Sunak's recent fiscal measures targeting workers and businesses are projected to result in an additional £100 billion in taxes...

As Chancellor Jeremy Hunt readies for another round of tax reductions in next week’s budget, economists caution that Britain's extended public services will bear the burden of post-election spending cuts....

The Bank of England (BoE) has adopted a cautious stance against a backdrop of rising inflation, an energy crisis exacerbated by the war in Ukraine and the lingering effects of...

After enduring years of austerity and weathering the storm of the Covid-19 pandemic, Britain's economic growth faces a daunting reality an ailing workforce and businesses grappling with recruitment struggles. The...

Rishi Sunak's vow to foster economic growth hits a dissonant note as the UK unexpectedly plunges into recession. Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves asserts that Sunak's commitment lies in tatters, painting...

The situation facing Bank of England rate setters became more complex today as official data revealed that wages had increased more than expected by the end of 2023. This unexpected...

Despite initial expectations of a slowdown, recent data indicates that pay growth in the UK has defied projections, continuing its upward trend. This persistence is noteworthy, particularly amidst challenges such...

In an effort to counter a substantial poll deficit against the Labour Party and address criticism from within his own party, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has endeavoured to present a more...

The Chancellor's recent decision to abolish the pensions "lifetime allowance" marks a landmark day for British pensions. The move holds the potential to reshape the landscape of retirement savings, promising...

Starting this Tuesday, a crucial support measure will benefit eight million households dependent on means-tested benefits. This final installment of the cost-of-living boost aims to alleviate the strain caused by...

The resolution to Britain's growing public debt crisis demands a comprehensive fiscal overhaul. Despite this urgency, both the current Tory government and the anticipated Labour successor exhibit a notable reluctance...

According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies, more than half a million of UK pensioners will face paying income tax for the first time this week. Tax Burden on UK...

High earning parents are the biggest beneficiaries of the latest budget adjustments, as the chancellor announced a major restructure of a tax penalty that is set to have an impact...

UK motorists have faced a significant £2 surge in petrol prices this month, attributed to escalating fuel costs amidst the ongoing Red Sea attacks. This sharp escalation underscores the susceptibility...

In the face of a looming national recession, Chancellor Rishi Sunak remains resolute in his assertion that the government can afford to implement tax cuts. Despite concerns about economic downturn,...

Recent research sheds light on the urgent need to address the challenges posed by the aging population in the UK, particularly in relation to retirement age. The findings emphasize the...