Autumn Statement 2022 latest LIVE: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveils £55bn of spending cuts and tax rises Jeremy Hunt promises his statement will lead to a ‘shallower downturn’ in the UK’s finances Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2022
Thursday briefing: What to expect from Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement today In today’s newsletter: The new chancellor is primed to announce a package of cuts and tax rises to confront inflation – here’s what you need to know The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022
What time is Jeremy Hunt's autumn budget statement today? A plan to 'grip' record-high inflation is expected to be announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt Manchester Evening News · Nov 17, 2022
Everything you need to do NOW to protect your money ahead of Autumn Statement The Autumn Statement is set to confirm about £21billion of tax rises and £33billion of public spending cuts a year by 2027/28, to try and fill the £54billion black hole Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022
What time is Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement budget and what will he say The Chancellor is expected to announce tax rises, service cuts, changes to benefits and pensions and changes to energy bills Wales Online · Nov 17, 2022
Five charts that will shape the UK’s autumn statement Plans are afoot to cut government borrowing with the economy on the brink of recession and the highest inflation for decades The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022
We fact-checked Samantha Ratnam's claim that Victorians have lost $66 billion at the pokies. Here's what we found. Samantha Ratnam says Victorians have lost $66 billion on the pokies. But that figure does not account for inflation — or the losses that have occurred at Crown Casino. ABC News · Nov 17, 2022
Autumn Budget - live: Hunt calls tax hikes a ‘horrible decision’ amid warnings of ‘grim years ahead’ UK faces collapse in living standards, higher bills, tax hikes and increased unemployment The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022
VCAT overturns Victorian Electoral Commission's decision to reject how-to-vote cards from independent candidates Three Victorian independent candidates have scored an early election win, after a decision by the electoral commission to reject their how-to-vote cards was overturned. ABC News · Nov 17, 2022
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tim Colebatch, Kos Samaras and Sumeyya Ilanbey on the Victorian Election Victorians go to the polls on November 26, with the Andrews government seeking a third term. The Conversation · Nov 17, 2022
Jeremy Hunt's austerity adds fuel to the fire during cost of living crisis Record View: Hunt will undoubtedly try to blame the war in Ukraine and insist inflation is causing governments around the world to make savings. Daily Record · Nov 17, 2022
Scots campaigners demand Jeremy Hunt ditches plans for billions in spending cuts The Child Poverty Action Group said it would be "outrageous" to ask vulnerable people to shoulder the UK’s stricken public finances. Daily Record · Nov 17, 2022
Liberal claims of Victorian teals acting as a ‘party’ dismissed as ‘vexatious’ by Climate 200 Two independent candidates say the complaint to the state’s electoral commission is ‘unfounded’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2022
Nine days from Victorian election, a new poll gives Labor a modest lead; US Republicans win House The Victorian election will be held in nine days, on November 26. A Redbridge poll for The Herald Sun, conducted October 31 to November 6 from a sample of 1,189, gave Labor a 53.5-46.5 lead. Primary votes had an initial 10.4% undecided. The Conversation · Nov 17, 2022
Liverpool Echo · Nov 17, 2022 Liverpool Labour to announce new leader to replace Mayor in weeks The new leader will guide the group through May's elections
Wales Online · Nov 17, 2022 Matt Hancock 'has done really well' says girlfriend Gina Coladangelo as she praises Tory MP's stint in jungle Former Health Secretary's lover insists 'it would be difficult not to be impressed' by his efforts on the hit ITV show hosted by Ant and Dec
The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2022 Leaked video shows Glenn Druery bragging of working with CFMEU to help Labor hobble Greens Opposition refers ALP to Ibac over video of so-called ‘preference whisperer’ skiting about 2018 Victoria election deal
The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2022 Matthew Guy and his former chief of staff referred to Ibac over $100k payments plan Victorian Electoral Commission has ‘not received full cooperation’ in its attempt to investigate the issue
Wales Online · Nov 17, 2022 Man accused of raping teenage boy goes missing from asylum seeker hotel MP Greg Smith seeks assurance that 'everything possible' is being done to apprehend the individual and put him in secured accommodation
ABC News · Nov 17, 2022 Calls for Victorian electoral reform after 'preference whisperer' recorded boasting of influence Members of the Angry Victorians Party record a preference negotiator explaining how he charged $55,000 for arranging preference deals to win seats for minor party candidates, a practice which is legal in the state.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022 Chancellor told not to raise fuel duty in autumn budget The Treasury cut fuel duty by 5p per litre in March amid record prices.
Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022 Matt Hancock's girlfriend 'impressed' at how 'tough' he is on I'm A Celeb after grillings Matt Hancock's partner Gina Coladangelo has spoken out for the first time about his I'm A Celebrity appearance as she arrived in Australia ahead of the first eviction
AAP · Nov 16, 2022 Vic opposition leader Guy referred to IBAC Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy and his former chief of staff have been referred to the anti-corruption watchdog over a proposed donor arrangement.
Belfast Live · Nov 16, 2022 Outspoken suspended DUP councillor tight-lipped on election candidacy The DUP said it "does not comment on internal party processes"
Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2022 Jeremy Hunt prepares Autumn Statement with ‘difficult decisions’ to ‘face into the storm’ Chancellor to unveil ‘eye-watering’ £54 billion package of tax rises and spending cuts to plug the fiscal black hole