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Economy set to shrink by 2% as Government debt to soar £400bn higher – OBR

Government debt is set to balloon £400 billion higher than previously expected, warned the fiscal watchdog as it unveiled a bleak outlook for the UK economy. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) said the economy is already in recession and ...

17 Nov 2022 at 17:12

Key points from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement

Jeremy Hunt has outlined a package containing “difficult decisions” that amounts to a “substantial tax increase” in an autumn statement he said would put the UK on a “path to stability”. The package represents a significant change from his ...

17 Nov 2022 at 18:00

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Hunt urged to scrap VAT on defibrillators

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is being urged to “give the gift of life this Christmas” by scrapping VAT charges on defibrillators. SNP MSP Jenni Minto made the plea, saying removing the levy could help develop a more effective network of ...

23 Dec 2022 at 00:01

Health bodies ‘disappointed’ Budget ‘did not acknowledge NHS workforce crisis’

Charities and health experts have expressed dismay that Jeremy Hunt “did not acknowledge” the “NHS workforce crisis” in his Budget. Health bodies said it was “incredibly disappointing” that the Chancellor, and former health ...

15 Mar 2023 at 17:18

Budget branded ‘missed opportunity’ by Swinney despite £320m for Scotland

Deputy First Minister John Swinney has branded the UK Budget a “missed opportunity”, despite Chancellor Jeremy Hunt promising another £320 million for the Scottish Government. As well as the additional cash, which will ...

15 Mar 2023 at 17:13

Labour calls on Tory MPs to vote against pensions tax cut

Jeremy Hunt’s pensions tax shake-up is “the wrong priority, at the wrong time, for the wrong people”, Labour has said, as it called on MPs to vote against the move. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt used his Budget to abolish ...

20 Mar 2023 at 22:30

Hunt to announce new investment zones to ‘supercharge’ hi-tech growth

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is to set out plans for 12 new investment zones to “supercharge” growth in hi-tech industries when he unveils his first Budget on Wednesday. Officials said the scheme – backed by £80 million ...

13 Mar 2023 at 22:30

Scotland’s block grant to be ‘lowest since devolution’, SNP MP claims

An SNP MP has accused the UK Government of leaving Scotland short-changed after analysis revealed the block grant will be the lowest since devolution. Pete Wishart, the party’s longest-serving MP, has said the ...

06 Mar 2024 at 00:01

UK economic growth forecasts for 2024 set to be downgraded after recession

The UK’s official forecaster is expected to slightly downgrade its short-term growth predictions for the sluggish UK economy, according to leading economists. The lower growth predictions are set to result in ...

05 Mar 2024 at 12:04

Scottish Tory leader rejects claims he threatened to quit over windfall tax plan

Douglas Ross has rejected claims he was on the verge of resigning as Scottish Conservative leader in a row over the windfall tax extension. The Telegraph newspaper reported Mr Ross had heated conversations ...

07 Mar 2024 at 17:20

Tax rise outlined in Budget for airline passengers in premium cabins

Airline passengers travelling in premium cabins will be hit by a tax hike. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a “one-off adjustment” to the level of air passenger duty (APD) for those with non-economy ...

06 Mar 2024 at 13:59

Budget: Higher taxes for airline passengers

Airline passengers will be hit by a tax increase, with a sharper rise for those in premium cabins. The Treasury announced it will increase the level of air passenger duty (APD) for flights from UK ...

06 Mar 2024 at 14:39

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