Natwest shareholders approve proposal to buy back 15 per cent of shares from government April 23, 2024 Natwest shareholders have approved the bank's proposal to buy more of its stock from the government to accelerate its privatisation, potentially leaving the Treasury with fewer shares to offer retail investors.
Why Jeremy Hunt’s hopes of another round of tax cuts look remote April 23, 2024 Although these figures do not directly feed into Hunt's fiscal headroom at the next fiscal event, it is a sign of just how little wiggle room the Chancellor will have to cut taxes.
Government borrowing ahead of expectations in blow for hopes of tax cuts April 23, 2024 Jeremy Hunt has said the Conservatives will cut taxes again in the autumn "if we can", with some reports suggesting he's considering another 2p cut to National Insurance.
Tories weighing stamp duty change in Autumn statement April 20, 2024 The Chancellor is reported to be considering cutting stamp duty in a final autumn statement before the next general election.
National Grid set to profit from Hunt’s full-expensing tax relief scheme April 18, 2024 The National Grid has said that it expects to report higher earnings in its full-year results on 23 May, due to new reporting methodology.
IMF warns Britain must address ‘fundamental’ fiscal imbalances April 17, 2024 By 2029, global debt is projected to be roughly equal to global output.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt: Conservatives will cut taxes again in autumn ‘if we can’ April 17, 2024 Speaking to the Financial Times, the Chancellor said further tax cuts were on the table for an autumn fiscal event, but stressed it would depend on "responsible management of the economy".
Exclusive: Business backs Labour, new polling of UK bosses says April 17, 2024 UK firms have backed Labour with a 14-point lead over the Conservatives on the question of which party is best for business.
Jeremy Hunt declares he is ready to ‘cut taxes and bet on growth’ April 13, 2024 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has declared he is ready to “cut taxes and bet on growth” after the UK’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew again in February.
Who are the tax experts advising Labour on boosting compliance and modernising HMRC? April 9, 2024 A panel of tax experts are set to advise Labour on a blueprint for boosting compliance and modernising the work of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the party has announced.