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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Rishi Sunak made a mistake cutting NI and not income tax, pollster says

Rishi Sunak's decision to cut National Insurance didn't resonate well with voters, with a majority unlikely to vote Conservative in the next election. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Europe politics

Rishi Sunak warns Tory rebels: I'm totally up for the fight'

Rishi Sunak vows to fight against plotters in his own party.
Conservatives trailing in polls, Sunak considers national insurance cut before next election. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

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. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

The winners and losers from Jeremy Hunt's 2024 spring Budget

Workers benefit from national insurance cut and fuel duty freeze
Parents and motorists are among the big winners from the chancellor's Budget. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

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. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

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 [ more ]
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2 months ago
UK news

Cabinet ministers arrive at No 10 as chancellor prepares to deliver Budget

Chancellor expected to announce 2p cut in national insurance before general election
Jeremy Hunt under pressure to reduce tax burden and promise permanent tax cuts for higher growth [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

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. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Tax cuts will plunge thousands into poverty, warn thinktanks ahead of spring Budget

Thousands of families may be pushed into poverty with planned national insurance tax cuts
Think tanks caution against proposed national insurance tax cuts due to disproportionate impact on poorer households. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Britain's GDP falls by 0.3%, new ONS figures show

Britain's GDP decreased by 0.3% in Q4 2023, after no growth in Q3.
Inflation fell from over 11% to 3.4% as the economy grew in January. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Bank of England keeps interest rates at 5.25 per cent in relief for homeowners

BoE maintains interest rates, focusing on falling inflation
Speculation on potential interest rate cuts in the future [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Sunak's big election gamble: 2p off NI but no cut in income tax

Multibillion-pound tax cut proposed for national insurance, not income tax
Experts warn national insurance cuts could benefit higher earners and strain public purse [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Jeremy Hunt's tax cuts' are not all they seem, experts warn ahead of spring Budget

Analysts estimate 15-20bn fiscal headroom for tax cuts in the upcoming spring Budget.
Possible tax cuts may include 1p cut to income tax or national insurance, benefiting low and middle-income earners. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Winners and losers from Jeremy Hunt's autumn Budget 2023

Jeremy Hunt announced a 2% cut in national insurance, benefiting 27 million people.
State pension will rise by 8.5% from April, in line with the triple-lock commitment. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Winners and losers from Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Budget 2023

Workers will benefit from a 2p cut in national insurance, saving someone earning 35,000 more than 450 a year.
27 million people will benefit from the national insurance cut.
State pension will rise by 8.5% from April, worth up to 900 a year. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
UK politics

Keir Starmer: Budget tax cuts are a Tory con

Cut to National Insurance and changes to child benefit announced by Jeremy Hunt.
Changes in tax system affecting different income brackets differently. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
UK politics

Budget 2024: When is it and what will it mean for my money?

The chancellor's Budget outlines tax changes and spending plans.
The 2024 spring Budget may include tax cuts and changes to National Insurance. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

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. [ more ]
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