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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Key measures included in Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement and what’s missing

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Jeremy Hunt has declared Britain’s economy “back on track” as he announced a shock 2 per cent cut to national insurance and extended a £11bn-a-year tax break for businesses.

Rishi Sunak’s chancellor said he was slashing national insurance contributions for 27 million workers from January 2024 in a bid to boost the party’s fortunes in the polls ahead of the general election.

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