Government ‘does not have any spending plans’ after March 2025, OBR chief says November 28, 2023 MPs scrutinised the OBR after its latest round of forecasts.
Treasury minister fails to rule out further tax cuts ahead of election November 26, 2023 A senior government minister has not ruled out the possibility of more tax cuts ahead of a general election, stating that the Autumn Statement had “set the direction of travel”.
‘A common sense move’: Boost for retail investors as Hunt confirms ISA shake up November 22, 2023 Jeremy Hunt has confirmed a sweeping shake-up of the UK’s individual savings account (ISA) regime today in a bid to free up cash to flow into the company’s equity markets.
OBR downgrades UK growth prospects as higher interest rates bite November 22, 2023 The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has downgraded its growth forecasts for the UK economy over the next couple of years as higher interest rates bite.
Autumn Statement: Five things to look out for, from rabbits and taxes to pubs and cuts November 22, 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will today unveil the Autumn Statement. Morning Wire has broken down our top five things to watch out for.
Bim Afolami: What does the Square Mile make of their new City minister? November 22, 2023 City grandees have urged new minister Bim Afolami to work with them on developing “competitive” regulation and improving entrepreneurship across the Square Mile.
Latest borrowing figures pose headache for Hunt ahead of Autumn Statement November 21, 2023 Samuel Tombs, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, said that "October’s data likely are more indicative of the trend over the coming months".
HSBC, Santander and Blackrock among firms advising Labour on private investment November 20, 2023 City firms HSBC, Santander and Blackrock are among those advising the Labour Party on private sector investment following the launch of a new infrastructure council.
Homes close to new pylons to be offered £1,000 off bills a year November 19, 2023 Households closest to new pylons and electricity substations could receive up to £1,000 a year off their bills under plans being announced by Jeremy Hunt.
One man, two guvnors: Why markets and MPs both have a say on Hunt’s Autumn Statement November 19, 2023 Whatever fiscal headroom Hunt is granted will be relatively small compared to recent chancellors