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Public finances under pressure from ageing population, climate crisis and security risks, OBR report saysBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK’s debt mountain will almost triple to more than 270% of national income over the next 50 years because of pres…
Chancellor says revision of how much lenders must set aside to cope with future crises will bolster growthBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesThe Bank of England has watered down new capital rules meant to shock-proof the ban…
Analysts say figures give chancellor slightly more leeway for tax cuts before general electionBusiness live – latest updatesJeremy Hunt has been provided with a boost after the latest set of figures for government borrowing showed the UK running its l…
Steven Knight, who is building a film studio in Birmingham, says line is catalyst for activity as data shows £10bn boost to regionThe Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight said HS2 has been a gamechanger for regeneration in the West Midlands, as data re…
Freight and logistics sector is turning to women to fill gap as demand for drivers grows alongside cap on overtimeWhen Mayumi Watanabe tells people what she does for a living, most struggle to hide their surprise, and not just because of her diminutive…
Chancellor unveils 2p national insurance cut but thinktanks warn next government faces fresh round of austerity Jeremy Hunt announces tax cuts for firms and workersAutumn statement 2023: key points at a glanceWhat it means for people on a range of inco…
Despite £27bn windfall for the autumn statement, government forecaster warns of generally more difficult outlook until 2028Hunt announces sweeping tax cuts for firms and workersUK politics live – latest updatesAutumn statement 2023: key points at a gla…
Chancellor cuts national insurance but OBR says UK facing biggest fall in living standards since records beganAutumn statement – key points at a glanceKeir Starmer has said that a pause in hostilities between Israel and Hamas must be used to tackle th…
From Whitehall to welfare and pay to pensions, here is what Jeremy Hunt is likely to announceThe chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, will set out the government’s plans for tax and spending on Wednesday in his much-anticipated autumn statement. Meanwhile, the Off…
Amid less gloomy OBR forecasts the chancellor is expected to take first steps towards cutting personal taxesJeremy Hunt will announce 110 measures to boost Britain’s stagnant economy and bow to demands from anxious Tory MPs for tax cuts when he deliver…