www.independent.co.uk3 days agoLondon politicsTories taunt Keir Starmer over Diane Abbott fiascoChaos in the Labour Party over the future of Diane Abbott and Keir Starmer's leadership abilities questioned. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk1 month agoUK newsMillions to get national insurance cut from tomorrow - here's how much you'll saveMillions of hard-pressed Britons will receive a national insurance cut, easing the cost of living crisis. The main rate of employee national insurance will be reduced from 10% to 8%, benefiting 27 million workers. [ more ]
BBC News2 months agoUK politicsWatch: Tories will keep 'triple lock' on pensions - chancellorChancellor Jeremy Hunt pledges to maintain the pension 'triple lock' if Conservatives win election. The triple lock ensures state pensions increase by earnings, inflation, or 2.5%. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk2 months agoUK newsWatch live: Jeremy Hunt grilled on spring Budget by MPsChancellor Jeremy Hunt answers questions on Budget Notable proposals include a 2p cut in national insurance and a cut in capital gains tax rate. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com2 months agoUK politicsIt won't shift the polls': Tory MPs rue budget that lacked pre-election pizzazzHunt manages expectations over tax cuts Chancellor offers 2p off national insurance [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk2 months agoUK newsHunt's 2p Budget tax cut is not silver bullet' to rescue party, Osborne warnsChancellor announced tax cuts but received criticism from senior Tories Budget aimed at appealing to voters with tax cuts, NHS funding, and child benefit reforms [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk2 months agoUK newsWill the UK get tax cuts in Jeremy Hunt's 2024 spring Budget?Chancellor Jeremy Hunt may announce a 2p reduction in National Insurance contributions in the upcoming Budget. Reports suggest funding for the tax cuts may come from a combination of other tax rises and spending cuts. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk2 months agoUK newsEverything we learnt about Jeremy Hunt's budget from Sunday interviewsChancellor Jeremy Hunt expected to cut taxes with minimal public spending increases UK economy showing resilience despite challenges [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk4 months agoUK newsJeremy Hunt hints at more tax cuts before general electionChancellor Jeremy Hunt signals desire to cut taxes in upcoming Budget Tories face low poll ratings and are looking for measures to win votes [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk2 months agoUK newsBudget 2024: What does it mean for benefits, Universal Credit and cost of living?Chancellor Jeremy Hunt implemented a 2% cut to national insurance Key changes in the spring Budget include adjustments to child benefits and non-dom tax status [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk2 months agoParentingJeremy Hunt lifts child benefit charge threshold in Budget surpriseThreshold for high-income child benefit charge raised to 60,000, taper extended to 80,000 170,000 families to be exempt from child benefit charges due to threshold increase. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk2 months agoUK newsBoost for motorists as Jeremy Hunt freezes fuel duty again in BudgetFuel duty frozen for 14th year, 5bn cost to Treasury Concerns raised over forecourts not passing on fuel duty cut [ more ]