Jeremy Hunt
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New austerity: can public services take any more cuts?
Today's Big Question Some government departments already 'in last chance saloon', say unions, as Conservative tax-cutting plans 'hang in the balance'
By The Week UK Published
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Fiscal headroom: can the UK afford more tax cuts?
Today's Big Question Lower borrowing costs could give the Chancellor more room for manoeuvre in upcoming Budget
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Will the UK economy bounce back in 2024?
Today's Big Question Fears of recession follow warning that the West is 'sleepwalking into economic catastrophe'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Five key takeaways from Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement
The Explainer Benefits rise with higher inflation figure, pension triple lock maintained and National Insurance cut
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Would tax cuts benefit the UK economy?
Today's Big Question More money in people's pockets may help the Tories politically, but could harm efforts to keep inflation falling
By The Week UK Published
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Microsoft cleared by UK watchdog to buy 'Call of Duty' maker
Speed Reads Watchdog finally approves $69bn deal but criticises tech giant for its tactics
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Can HS2 get back on track?
Today's Big Question West Midlands mayor offers business solution to keep northern leg but final decision may rest with Labour
By The Week Staff Published
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Withdrawing benefits: 'war on work shy' or 'matter of fairness'?
Talking Point Jeremy Hunt to boost minimum wage while cracking down on claimants who refuse to look for work
By The Week Staff Published
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Quiz of The Week: 11-17 March
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
By The Week Staff Published
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The Silicon Valley Bank collapse
feature Sudden failure of tech sector’s go-to bank sparks fears of wider contagion
By The Week Staff Published
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UK avoids recession - but will anyone notice?
Today's Big Question Think tank says 2023 ‘will feel like a recession for many, regardless of the data’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Public sector pay and inflation: what’s the link?
Talking Point Economists say government warnings of wage-price spiral are overblown
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Recession in doubt after unexpected growth in UK economy
Speed Read Service industry provides welcome boost but experts warn that economy is ‘at best stagnating’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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The end of energy life-support: bad for business?
Talking Point Companies have lost their guaranteed handouts – but it’s a relief for the taxpayer
By The Week Staff Published
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