Civil servants hopeful on AI’s role as Jeremy Hunt goes on productivity drive March 4, 2024 The government is hopeful that AI can help turnaround the UK's stagnant productivity, which has flat-lined since 1997.
Conservative support falls to lowest levels on record as Starmer lead stretches further March 4, 2024 Support for the Conservatives has dropped to its lowest level on record, according to a new poll.
Spring Budget 2024: Jeremy Hunt could back £450m ‘Hollywood of the North’ March 4, 2024 Plans for a £450m film and TV studio in the North East of England could be backed by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt when he unveils his spring Budget later this week.
Siemens to invest £100m and secure over 800 jobs March 4, 2024 Siemens is to invest £100m in a "centre of manufacturing excellence" in Wiltshire.
Spring Budget 2024: City tells Hunt to axe the share tax March 4, 2024 Leading City figures have called on the Chancellor to scrap the stamp duty on buying shares in a bid to boost London's capital markets and support growth.
Spring Budget 2024: £360m research package to boost British manufacturing March 4, 2024 The Spring Budget will include a £360m funding package to boost British manufacturing, research and development, including electric vehicles and pharmaceuticals.
Spring Budget 2024: Hunt won’t borrow to fund tax cuts in ‘prudent’ package March 3, 2024 Jeremy Hunt has insisted he won’t borrow to fund tax cuts in what he said would be a “prudent and responsible” Spring Budget this week.
Politics to set the tone for markets as election campaigns step up March 3, 2024 Politics will compete with economic data for investors' focus this week, with events in the US and the Spring Budget likely to attract a lot of attention alongside the latest figures on the US labour market.
Why the Spring Budget could be crucial for prospective homeowners March 1, 2024 For anyone looking to invest in bricks and mortar, the contents of Jeremy Hunt’s Budget red box will likely be a source of more than a little fascination.
Spring Budget 2024: Hunt considering scrapping non-dom rules to fund tax cuts February 29, 2024 With less than a week to go until next week's Budget, the Chancellor is looking for extra sources of revenue to fund his tax-cutting agenda.