Jeremy Hunt
Jeremy Hunt warns economic watchdog against Chancellor Rachel Reeves ‘fiddling the fiscal rules’
Last night, Jeremy Hunt called on Britain's economic watchdog to prevent Labour from 'fiddling the fiscal laws'. The former Chancellor will introduce a Commons amendment today that would oblige the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to investigate the implications of Rachel Reeves's move to reform the fiscal rules that control government expenditure and borrowing. Ms Reeves has accepted similar regulations to the last Tory government, including provisions that require the national debt to decline as a share of income within five years.
Jeremy Hunt promises autumn national insurance cuts ‘if we can afford it’
Furthermore, if the government prevails in the upcoming election, the chancellor maintains that taxation will decrease; however, he cannot provide a "cast-iron guarantee" regarding the precise timeframe. "If we can afford it," Jeremy Hunt has pledged to reduce national insurance again in the autumn. Since entering Number 11, the chancellor has reduced the tax by two times, which the government estimates has saved individuals an average of £900 per year.
Jeremy Hunt: UK must worry about Islamic State post-Moscow
Islamic State Khorasan (IS-K) has issued a statement claiming accountability for the concert hall massacre, which resulted in the deaths of over 130 individuals. In the wake of the terrorist attack in Moscow, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has cautioned that the United Kingdom should "absolutely" be concerned about the threat posed by Islamic State.
Jeremy Hunt proposes cutting spending for tax cuts
Greater reductions in government expenditure are being considered by the Chancellor as a means to implement tax cuts. Economic forecasts released before the Spring Budget, which Jeremy Hunt believes depict a bleaker picture of public finances than previously anticipated, have prompted him to consider cuts. Mr Hunt has made no secret of his desire to reduce taxes, which are poised to reach their highest level in decades.
Jeremy Hunt says UK must end tax rise ‘vicious spiral’
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has stated that he intends to end the “vicious circle of ever-rising taxes” by reforming public services ...
Tax cuts ‘absolutely unachievable’ now, says Jeremy Hunt.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has stated that delivering tax cuts will be “virtually impossible” until the UK economy shows signs of ...
Jeremy Hunt rejects mortgage support and food price caps.
Later this week, the chancellor will meet with the major mortgage lenders to determine what assistance they can provide to ...
Jeremy Hunt calls childcare money giveaway “biggest transformation in my lifetime.”
The new program will provide 30 hours of free child care to working families with children aged nine months to ...
HS2 will reach central London, Jeremy Hunt says.
According to reports, the high-speed line may only reach Old Oak Commons due to rising costs, but the chancellor affirms ...
Jeremy Hunt announces massive financial reforms to ‘turbocharge’ growth.
Treasury officials have stated their desire for guidelines based on worldwide best practices that strike a balance between company burdens ...
Jeremy Hunt will continue energy aid, but bills will rise
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to prolong assistance with energy bills beyond April, but at a less generous level, in ...
Jeremy Hunt will continue energy aid, but bills will rise.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to prolong assistance with energy bills beyond April, but at a less generous level, in ...