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Jeremy Hunt calls on government not to release OBR review into his spending plans

Jeremy Hunt opposes the release of an OBR review on budget day, claiming it politicizes the watchdog and undermines impartiality.

Jeremy Hunt criticises OBR for timing of review release on budget day

Jeremy Hunt criticizes the OBR for its alleged political bias regarding a review timed with the Autumn Budget.

Jeremy Hunt calls on government not to release OBR review into his spending plans

Jeremy Hunt opposes the release of an OBR review on budget day, claiming it politicizes the watchdog and undermines impartiality.

Jeremy Hunt criticises OBR for timing of review release on budget day

Jeremy Hunt criticizes the OBR for its alleged political bias regarding a review timed with the Autumn Budget.
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#labour-party

Budget watchdog will break impartiality, claims Hunt

The UK financial watchdog's review may politically impact the upcoming Budget and Labour's planned tax rises.

Jeremy Hunt reveals Labour has a 'surplus of 39 billion' and not a 'black hole of 22 billion' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Chancellor risks making catastrophic mistakes that could negatively impact economic growth with significant tax hikes.
from www.bbc.com
2 months ago

Hunt accuses Labour of cronyism over job for donor

Labour faces accusations of cronyism over a donor's appointment in the Treasury, raising questions about integrity and transparency in government roles.
from www.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

Non-dom tax status abolished in Jeremy Hunt's 2024 Budget

Hunt scraps non-domicile tax status to pressure Labour party
Residency-based system to replace non-dom tax scheme

Budget watchdog will break impartiality, claims Hunt

The UK financial watchdog's review may politically impact the upcoming Budget and Labour's planned tax rises.

Jeremy Hunt reveals Labour has a 'surplus of 39 billion' and not a 'black hole of 22 billion' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Chancellor risks making catastrophic mistakes that could negatively impact economic growth with significant tax hikes.

Hunt accuses Labour of cronyism over job for donor

Labour faces accusations of cronyism over a donor's appointment in the Treasury, raising questions about integrity and transparency in government roles.

Non-dom tax status abolished in Jeremy Hunt's 2024 Budget

Hunt scraps non-domicile tax status to pressure Labour party
Residency-based system to replace non-dom tax scheme
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1 week ago
UK politics

OBR to publish breakdown of claimed 22bn black hole' on budget day

The OBR's review aims to clarify claims of a £22bn funding shortfall inherited by Labour.

Jeremy Hunt accused of exaggerating Tories' economic record

Jeremy Hunt accused of exaggerating Conservatives' economic record and presenting dodgy dossier on Labour's spending plans.

Hunt says plan to scrap employee national insurance could take more than a decade'

Unfunded proposal to scrap employee national insurance could take over a decade
Dependent on sharp economic growth without cuts to public services

Chancellor denies Rishi Sunak made trans joke

Jeremy Hunt defends Rishi Sunak by saying transphobic remarks were taken out of context
Labour criticized for inconsistent stance on key issues

Martin Lewis writes to Jeremy Hunt with four demands for spring Budget

Martin Lewis has written to the chancellor urging him to fix financial penalties that are affecting millions of people across the country.
The penalties include child benefits rules, ISA scheme punishments for first-time buyers, above inflation phone and broadcast price hikes, and real terms cuts to student living loans.

OBR to publish breakdown of claimed 22bn black hole' on budget day

The OBR's review aims to clarify claims of a £22bn funding shortfall inherited by Labour.

Jeremy Hunt accused of exaggerating Tories' economic record

Jeremy Hunt accused of exaggerating Conservatives' economic record and presenting dodgy dossier on Labour's spending plans.

Hunt says plan to scrap employee national insurance could take more than a decade'

Unfunded proposal to scrap employee national insurance could take over a decade
Dependent on sharp economic growth without cuts to public services

Chancellor denies Rishi Sunak made trans joke

Jeremy Hunt defends Rishi Sunak by saying transphobic remarks were taken out of context
Labour criticized for inconsistent stance on key issues

Martin Lewis writes to Jeremy Hunt with four demands for spring Budget

Martin Lewis has written to the chancellor urging him to fix financial penalties that are affecting millions of people across the country.
The penalties include child benefits rules, ISA scheme punishments for first-time buyers, above inflation phone and broadcast price hikes, and real terms cuts to student living loans.
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Nick Robinson accidentally mixes up Jeremy Hunt's surname with explicit word

Nick Robinson mispronounced Jeremy Hunt's name live on air, which prompted an apology after a brief clarification.

Rachel Reeves is right to scrap Jeremy Hunt's gimmicky British Isa | Nils Pratley

The proposed Brit Isa is likely to be scrapped due to its excessive complexity and minimal impact on UK investment.

Hunt apologises for Covid failings and admits being part of ministerial groupthink'

Jeremy Hunt apologizes for overpreparing for pandemic flu and neglecting other types of pandemics, admitting to groupthink failure highlighted by the Covid Inquiry.

Hunt doubles down on 100,000 salaries: It doesn't go as far as you might think'

Jeremy Hunt advocates for changing childcare eligibility for parents earning over 100,000.
Chancellor defends the statement that 100,000 isn't a huge salary in his constituency due to high living costs.

Hunt tells Sir James Dyson to stand for election' in fiery exchange

Jeremy Hunt and Sir James Dyson had a tense meeting about research and development, with Hunt challenging Dyson to stand for election.
Sir James Dyson has been critical of the UK government's approach to business, with a focus on science and innovation.
#budget-announcement

Hunt disputes Martin Lewis claim he was told about Budget detail before parliament

Jeremy Hunt disputes claim about child benefit charge change
Chancellor raised threshold for high-income child benefit charge, lifting 170,000 families from charges

Jeremy Hunt gets locked out of Downing Street on crunch Budget day

Jeremy Hunt locked out of Downing Street ahead of Budget announcement
Hunt's tax cut plan raising concerns about affordability

Hunt disputes Martin Lewis claim he was told about Budget detail before parliament

Jeremy Hunt disputes claim about child benefit charge change
Chancellor raised threshold for high-income child benefit charge, lifting 170,000 families from charges

Jeremy Hunt gets locked out of Downing Street on crunch Budget day

Jeremy Hunt locked out of Downing Street ahead of Budget announcement
Hunt's tax cut plan raising concerns about affordability
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The Guardian view on the budget: plans to placate backbench critics, not meet the nation's needs | Editorial

Jeremy Hunt's austerity policies are not working, leading to higher taxes for millions and cuts to frontline services.
While appealing to wealthy taxpayers with tax rate reductions, Mr. Hunt's policies result in increased taxes for millions and neglect of essential services.
#general-election

Hunt faces Scottish MPs' revolt over energy firm windfall tax extension

Scottish Conservative leader and minister revolt against Jeremy Hunt's decision to extend windfall tax on energy companies.
Rebellion stems from concerns about jeopardizing Tory claims to support North Sea oil and gas jobs in looming general election.

Jeremy Hunt cuts National Insurance by 2p in tax boost for workers

Jeremy Hunt announces 2% national insurance cut, aiming to attract voters.
Tax cuts projected to save workers 900 annually, but criticized for increasing taxes as GDP share rises.

Watch live as Sunak faces Starmer in PMQs ahead of Jeremy Hunt's 2024 spring Budget

Rishi Sunak to announce a 2p cut to national insurance
Jeremy Hunt promises permanent tax cuts for higher growth

Watch live as Jeremy Hunt presents red box on Downing Street ahead of Budget

Jeremy Hunt to announce 2p cut to national insurance.
Promised permanent tax cuts for higher growth.

How much would you save with Jeremy Hunt's 2p National Insurance cut?

Jeremy Hunt plans to unveil a 2p cut to national insurance in the upcoming Budget to attract voters.
The move is aimed at closing the opinion poll gap with Labour and saving the average earner 450 a year.

Spring Budget 2024: Ask our chief political commentator anything

The spring Budget announcement by Jeremy Hunt may include tax cuts, spending reductions, and a vaping products levy.
The statement will offer insights into the Tory party's strategies before the upcoming general election.

Hunt faces Scottish MPs' revolt over energy firm windfall tax extension

Scottish Conservative leader and minister revolt against Jeremy Hunt's decision to extend windfall tax on energy companies.
Rebellion stems from concerns about jeopardizing Tory claims to support North Sea oil and gas jobs in looming general election.

Jeremy Hunt cuts National Insurance by 2p in tax boost for workers

Jeremy Hunt announces 2% national insurance cut, aiming to attract voters.
Tax cuts projected to save workers 900 annually, but criticized for increasing taxes as GDP share rises.

Watch live as Sunak faces Starmer in PMQs ahead of Jeremy Hunt's 2024 spring Budget

Rishi Sunak to announce a 2p cut to national insurance
Jeremy Hunt promises permanent tax cuts for higher growth

Watch live as Jeremy Hunt presents red box on Downing Street ahead of Budget

Jeremy Hunt to announce 2p cut to national insurance.
Promised permanent tax cuts for higher growth.

How much would you save with Jeremy Hunt's 2p National Insurance cut?

Jeremy Hunt plans to unveil a 2p cut to national insurance in the upcoming Budget to attract voters.
The move is aimed at closing the opinion poll gap with Labour and saving the average earner 450 a year.

Spring Budget 2024: Ask our chief political commentator anything

The spring Budget announcement by Jeremy Hunt may include tax cuts, spending reductions, and a vaping products levy.
The statement will offer insights into the Tory party's strategies before the upcoming general election.
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Listen to Jeremy Hunt's U-turn on non-dom taxes over two years

Jeremy Hunt U-turned on abolishing non-dom tax status, now commits to scrapping it for wealthy foreigners.
Funds from abolishing non-dom status to be used for tax cuts, aligning with a Labour policy.
#economic-impact

Tax calculator: See how Jeremy Hunt's Budget will affect you

Jeremy Hunt proposes a 2% cut in national insurance, aiming to win over voters.
Critics warn that the tax giveaway benefits mainly the wealthier households, potentially increasing poverty levels.

All the things missed out of Jeremy Hunt's spring Budget

Jeremy Hunt's budget included a 2p cut in national insurance contributions, but key measures like cutting income tax, scrapping the tourist tax, and business rates reform were notably absent.

Jeremy Hunt extends alcohol duty freeze in victory for thousands of struggling pubs

Alcohol duty freeze extended benefiting UK pubs
Thousands of pubs facing closure due to rising costs

Tax calculator: See how Jeremy Hunt's Budget will affect you

Jeremy Hunt proposes a 2% cut in national insurance, aiming to win over voters.
Critics warn that the tax giveaway benefits mainly the wealthier households, potentially increasing poverty levels.

All the things missed out of Jeremy Hunt's spring Budget

Jeremy Hunt's budget included a 2p cut in national insurance contributions, but key measures like cutting income tax, scrapping the tourist tax, and business rates reform were notably absent.

Jeremy Hunt extends alcohol duty freeze in victory for thousands of struggling pubs

Alcohol duty freeze extended benefiting UK pubs
Thousands of pubs facing closure due to rising costs
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Keir Starmer brands Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt Chuckle Brothers of decline'

Sir Keir Starmer criticized Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt as the 'Chuckle Brothers of decline.'
Starmer described Hunt's statement as a desperate act of a failing party ahead of the general election.

Hunt makes joke about Starmer's weight in Budget: Come marathon training with me'

Jeremy Hunt made a weight-related joke about Sir Keir Starmer during a Budget announcement.
Hunt referenced remarks by Peter Mandelson advising Starmer to lose weight to appeal to voters.

Keir Starmer brands Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt Chuckle Brothers of decline'

Sir Keir Starmer criticized Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt as the 'Chuckle Brothers of decline.'
Starmer described Hunt's statement as a desperate act of a failing party ahead of the general election.

Hunt makes joke about Starmer's weight in Budget: Come marathon training with me'

Jeremy Hunt made a weight-related joke about Sir Keir Starmer during a Budget announcement.
Hunt referenced remarks by Peter Mandelson advising Starmer to lose weight to appeal to voters.
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#tax-cuts

Jeremy Hunt defies public services alarm with pre-election budget tax cuts

Jeremy Hunt pledges lower taxes and higher growth with a 2p cut in national insurance.
Hunt emphasizes the need for a high-wage, high-skill economy for increased prosperity.

Budget 2024: Jeremy Hunt's record on tax cuts and rises

Jeremy Hunt considering tax cuts for UK households.
Institute for Fiscal Studies warns against neglecting public service budgets for tax cuts.

Budget plans risk second lost decade' of living standards, Jeremy Hunt told

Budget risks second lost decade for living standards
Public priorities differ from political demands

Jeremy Hunt's seat under threat as voters put NHS ahead of tax perks

Chancellor Hunt's constituents prioritize NHS over tax cuts in upcoming election.
Poll in Hunt's constituency indicates potential loss for Hunt due to NHS concerns.

Drones and AI part of Hunt's 1.8bn Budget efficiency push

Public sector productivity drive aims to improve services without increasing government spending
Investment in long-term decisions and cost-saving measures to strengthen economy

Jeremy Hunt's dubious' financial planning lacks credibility, says IFS

Jeremy Hunt's financial planning lacks credibility, risking severe cuts to public services for proposed tax cuts.
Economic experts urge concrete plans and caution against vague pledges for tax cuts due to weak economic case and poor public finances.

Jeremy Hunt defies public services alarm with pre-election budget tax cuts

Jeremy Hunt pledges lower taxes and higher growth with a 2p cut in national insurance.
Hunt emphasizes the need for a high-wage, high-skill economy for increased prosperity.

Budget 2024: Jeremy Hunt's record on tax cuts and rises

Jeremy Hunt considering tax cuts for UK households.
Institute for Fiscal Studies warns against neglecting public service budgets for tax cuts.

Budget plans risk second lost decade' of living standards, Jeremy Hunt told

Budget risks second lost decade for living standards
Public priorities differ from political demands

Jeremy Hunt's seat under threat as voters put NHS ahead of tax perks

Chancellor Hunt's constituents prioritize NHS over tax cuts in upcoming election.
Poll in Hunt's constituency indicates potential loss for Hunt due to NHS concerns.

Drones and AI part of Hunt's 1.8bn Budget efficiency push

Public sector productivity drive aims to improve services without increasing government spending
Investment in long-term decisions and cost-saving measures to strengthen economy

Jeremy Hunt's dubious' financial planning lacks credibility, says IFS

Jeremy Hunt's financial planning lacks credibility, risking severe cuts to public services for proposed tax cuts.
Economic experts urge concrete plans and caution against vague pledges for tax cuts due to weak economic case and poor public finances.
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Britain's AI sector expected to get 100m extra funding in budget

Jeremy Hunt plans a budget boost for Britain's AI sector by doubling funding for the Alan Turing Institute.
The funding will focus on AI in healthcare, environmental protection, defense, and national security, aiming to improve public services and economic growth.

John Major urges Jeremy Hunt to prioritise defence spending over tax cuts in Budget

Former PM John Major urges prioritizing defence spending over tax cuts in Budget.
Calls for increased defence budget due to threats like Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Jeremy Hunt could scrap non-dom' loophole in next week's Budget

Jeremy Hunt considers scrapping non-dom tax loophole to fund tax cuts or national insurance
Labour's post-election spending plans rely on scrapping non-dom tax break

Do blind trusts for UK ministers really prevent conflicts of interest?

Rishi Sunak, David Cameron, and Jeremy Hunt are among 10 ministers who have declared the use of blind trusts to benefit from investment portfolios while in public office.
Cameron's use of a blind trust as foreign secretary is a departure from his previous policy of selling his investments.
The use of blind trusts raises concerns about conflicts of interest and lack of oversight.

Jeremy Hunt could scrap non-dom' loophole in next week's Budget

Jeremy Hunt considers scrapping non-dom tax loophole to fund tax cuts or national insurance
Labour's post-election spending plans rely on scrapping non-dom tax break

Do blind trusts for UK ministers really prevent conflicts of interest?

Rishi Sunak, David Cameron, and Jeremy Hunt are among 10 ministers who have declared the use of blind trusts to benefit from investment portfolios while in public office.
Cameron's use of a blind trust as foreign secretary is a departure from his previous policy of selling his investments.
The use of blind trusts raises concerns about conflicts of interest and lack of oversight.
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Jeremy Hunt may launch British Isa' investing in UK company shares

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hints at launching tax-free British Isa for investing in UK company shares.
British stock Isa would allow investors to buy UK company shares without paying tax.

Lack of budget details led to work of fiction' forecasts last year, says OBR chief

Jeremy Hunt's economic forecasts last year were criticized by the Office for Budget Responsibility for being based on questionable assumptions.
The OBR chair, Richard Hughes, warned that the tiny margin for error in the government's debt-reduction rules leaves little room for changing assumptions and data revisions.

Davos day three: 2024 will be moment of truth' for Ukraine; Hunt to bang the drum' for UK investment business live

Victor Pinchuk warns that 2024 will be the moment of truth for Ukraine.
UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt aims to champion British excellence in science and technology at the World Economic Forum.

Hunt insists government plan to bring inflation down is working despite increase

Jeremy Hunt defends the government's plan to bring down inflation despite it rising in December.
The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rose to 4% in December, the first increase since February 2021.
from www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago

Jeremy Hunt unable to tell Martin Lewis how the public can help the economy

Jeremy Hunt avoids answering whether the public should save or spend money to help the economy.
Martin Lewis grilled Jeremy Hunt on this question during an ITV show.

Martin Lewis grills Jeremy Hunt over unfair' child benefit system

Jeremy Hunt acknowledges unfairness in child benefits system
Chancellor Hunt considers changes to child benefit tax charge

Jeremy Hunt's net zero target claims criticised by climate advisers

Jeremy Hunt has been criticized by the head of the independent Climate Change Committee over his stance on oil and gas extraction in the North Sea.
The interim chair of the CCC challenged Hunt's claim that the government can meet climate targets while allowing more oil and gas extraction.
The CCC has advised against exploring for new fossil fuels, stating that ending UK exploration would signal commitment to the global temperature goal.

Hunt says homebuying real struggle' after Natwest chair's not that difficult' claim

Jeremy Hunt says buying a first home in Britain is a struggle due to high mortgage rates.
Housing campaigners criticize the claim made by the boss of NatWest that it is not difficult to buy a home in Britain.

Jeremy Hunt unsure if government can afford more tax cuts

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is unsure if the government can afford to offer more tax cuts.
The national insurance reduction has come into force, but economists warn that it will not ease the pressure due to the freezing of tax thresholds.
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Jeremy Hunt's post-Brexit City shake-up is damp squib', say MPs

Jeremy Hunt's post-Brexit City shake-up, known as the Edinburgh reforms, has had little impact on the UK economy a year after its launch.
The reforms were found to be lacking in substantial achievements and were deemed to be more preparatory work than actual reforms.

What does Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement mean for your benefits?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a boost to benefits and a huge increase to the state pension, but also detailed a crackdown on some welfare claimants in his autumn statement.
The state pension was boosted by 8.5%, one of the largest-ever increases, while universal credit will be increased by 6.7%.
The announcement includes a fresh crackdown on benefit claimants who do not find work within 18 months.

What does Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement mean for your benefits?

Jeremy Hunt announced a boost to benefits and a large increase to the state pension in his autumn statement.
Hunt announced a crackdown on benefit claimants who do not find work within 18 months.
Universal credit will be increased by 6.7% in line with September's inflation figures.

Budget: What's in and out of Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement?

British Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announces a 2% cut to national insurance contributions and an extended tax break for businesses.
Hunt claims his plan for the British economy is working, but Labour accuses the Tories of making working people worse off.
The minimum wage will also increase and the age eligibility for the National Living Wage will be lowered.

Jeremy Hunt wants to fix Britain's public-sector productivity

British productivity growth has been weak since 2008, especially in the public services.
Public-sector productivity grew by just 0.2% a year on average between 1997 and 2019.
Improving public-sector productivity is a priority for the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt.

Jeremy Hunt's post-Brexit City shake-up is damp squib', say MPs

Jeremy Hunt's post-Brexit City shake-up, known as the Edinburgh reforms, has had little impact on the UK economy a year after its launch.
The reforms were found to be lacking in substantial achievements and were deemed to be more preparatory work than actual reforms.

What does Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement mean for your benefits?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a boost to benefits and a huge increase to the state pension, but also detailed a crackdown on some welfare claimants in his autumn statement.
The state pension was boosted by 8.5%, one of the largest-ever increases, while universal credit will be increased by 6.7%.
The announcement includes a fresh crackdown on benefit claimants who do not find work within 18 months.

What does Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement mean for your benefits?

Jeremy Hunt announced a boost to benefits and a large increase to the state pension in his autumn statement.
Hunt announced a crackdown on benefit claimants who do not find work within 18 months.
Universal credit will be increased by 6.7% in line with September's inflation figures.

Budget: What's in and out of Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement?

British Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announces a 2% cut to national insurance contributions and an extended tax break for businesses.
Hunt claims his plan for the British economy is working, but Labour accuses the Tories of making working people worse off.
The minimum wage will also increase and the age eligibility for the National Living Wage will be lowered.

Jeremy Hunt wants to fix Britain's public-sector productivity

British productivity growth has been weak since 2008, especially in the public services.
Public-sector productivity grew by just 0.2% a year on average between 1997 and 2019.
Improving public-sector productivity is a priority for the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt.
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Behind the scenes of the Lib Dem assault on Jeremy Hunt's true blue Surrey seat

Jeremy Hunt's traditionally Conservative constituency is showing signs of potential shift to other parties due to dissatisfaction with the current Conservative government.

Financier who profited from falling pound' under Truss backs Hunt

Jeremy Hunt's re-election campaign is backed by a hedge fund manager criticized for profiting from 'Trussonomics' and a champagne reception on a challenging day for Liz Truss.
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