Outlook for government finances ‘still pretty grim’, economists warn MPs
The outlook for the Government’s finances is “still pretty grim” despite improved forecasts from the UK fiscal watchdog, economists have…
Silicon Valley Bank UK arm hands out £15m in bonuses days after £1 rescue
The British arm of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB UK) has handed out millions of pounds in employee bonuses just days…
Investor anxiety lingers as European markets finish week in the red
A dramatic week for European markets has ended on a low, with a number of interventions from global banks failing…
Budget 2023: Money will have to be found from somewhere for public sector pay, says IFS
The government will have to find money to increase public sector pay or face consequences in its services, the Institute…
How does the Budget affect me?
Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday delivered his first Budget as Chancellor to the House of Commons. Here is what was in…
There’s a feel-bad factor coming, and this budget won’t help
We’ll get to the economics in a moment but let’s reflect first of all on perhaps the most remarkable thing…
Budget 2023: UK economy will avoid recession in 2023 and inflation set to plummet, says chancellor
Jeremy Hunt said the British economy is “proving the doubters wrong” and will avoid recession, as he delivered his first…
Jeremy Hunt thanks Sun readers for helping him freeze fuel duty in the Budget
JEREMY Hunt thanked Sun readers in his Budget yesterday for helping him freeze fuel duty. Hailing our Keep It Down…
Martin Lewis weighs in on changes to pensions, childcare and energy bills
MONEY saving expert Martin Lewis has shared his verdict following today’s Spring Budget. The Chancellor revealed a whole host of financial…
‘Britain to avoid recession…’ UK finance minister Jeremy Hunt in Budget speech
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt said the UK economy will avoid a recession this year as the outlook improves,…
Budget 2023: Record fall in disposable income and other historic benchmarks
Forecasts published alongside Jeremy Hunt’s Budget suggest the UK economy will pass a number of grim milestones over the next…
What the Budget means for you explained as Chancellor announces major childcare boost
Jeremy Hunt has delivered his first Budget as Chancellor to the House of Commons. Here is what was in it…