Feeling the benefit: How will tax cuts impact welfare policy? January 23, 2024 It’s no secret that the expected package of tax cuts to be announced in the Spring Budget will make the Bank of England’s job more difficult.
Rishi Sunak insists Jeremy Hunt will still be Chancellor at election time January 22, 2024 Jeremy Hunt will still be Chancellor at the time of the general election, and is doing a “fantastic job”, Rishi Sunak has insisted.
Moving markets today: What’s shaping the FTSE 100 this morning January 22, 2024 Japan's Nikkei hits a 34-year high, while China keeps lending rates steady. Earnings and central bank policy decisions are set to drive global stocks this week.
Jeremy Hunt promises tax cuts as he cites Nigel Lawson January 21, 2024 Jeremy Hunt has promised to cut more taxes as he compared his policies to those of Nigel Lawson’s efforts to boost the City of London in the 1980s.
Brokers warn government against guaranteeing one per cent deposit mortgages January 21, 2024 Brokers have warned that the government could push up house prices even further if it guarantees mortgages for first-time buyers with deposits of just one per cent.
Sunak considering one per cent deposit mortgage scheme in bid to win over young voters: report January 21, 2024 The Treasury is reportedly looking at introducing a scheme guaranteeing mortgages for first-time buyers with deposits of just one per cent.
Childcare costs mean it makes ‘no financial sense for many mothers to work’: official report January 17, 2024 London’s economy could be being held back by around £5bn a year due to issues with childcare costs and shortages.
Electoral and fiscal pressures will clash over the coming year – there can only be one winner January 17, 2024 The main political parties have received no shortage of warnings about reckless fiscal plans ahead of this year’s election.
‘Urgent’ action required as London jobs market falls at steepest rate since Covid January 12, 2024 The jobs market in London has stalled, prompting calls for “urgent” action by the government to help boost growth in the capital
A stronger pound and ‘bond vigilantes’: What should markets expect ahead of an election January 10, 2024 Vivek Paul, chief investment strategist at Blackrock, warned that election season might encourage both parties to "promise looser fiscal policy".