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UK ‘fiscally offside’ by up to £60bn, Citi fears; house prices rise again – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as economist warns OBR productivity forecasts are much too optimistic

The Guardian - UK

Budget key points: What did Jeremy Hunt announce?

A National Insurance Cut and ‘British ISA’ were among the headline measures

Evening Standard

OPINION - Tax cuts in the Budget are a gamble — but what else has Jeremy Hunt got in his locker?

Budgets resemble the old French saying about taxation — the aim is to produce the maximum amount of fiscal feathers from the goose with the minimum amount of hissing. However, hissing is what a disgruntled and reactive Conservative party does best right now and the public-finance goose is a skinny,…

Evening Standard

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In Karnataka, Congress on the defensive

The IED blast incident and the alleged ‘pro-Pakistan’ slogan case have set a narrative favourable to the BJP in Karnataka, while the Congress hopes to bring the focus back to its guarantees and ‘stepmotherly’ treatment of the Centre

The Hindu

Nationwide becomes the latest mortgage lender to up home loan costs

More ‘doom and gloom’ for borrowers ahead of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s budget next week

Evening Standard

Kannada language Bill gets Governor’s assent

The Kannada Language Comprehensive Development (Amendment) Bill, 2024, received the assent from Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Sunday. Following this, the new legislation was gazetted on Monday. The State legislature adopted the Bill during the ongoing Budget session.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu’s Agri Budget: hits and misses

Critics feel that core issues haven’t received due attention in 2024 Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget

The Hindu

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Kerala Budget 2024-25: Promises aimed at maintaining continuity to initiatives aimed at changing perceptions on investment climate

Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal began his Budget speech painting a rosy picture of Kerala, which according to him is on the cusp of becoming a ‘sunrise’ economy with futuristic strides in technology, an exponential rise in demand and the resultant economic development.

The Hindu

Kerala Budget 2024 | Opposition Leader accuses Finance Minister of regurgitating old promises and papering over State’s dire economic situation

The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Opposition in Kerala has accused the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government of delivering a Budget that sought to paper over Kerala’s dire economic situation by regurgitating empty promises. Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan termed Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal’s nearly two-hour Budget speech on…

The Hindu

Budget 2024 | Expenditure on welfare schemes cut or remain stagnant, say Left parties

Interim Budget on Welfare Schemes: CPI(M) and CPI criticize the 2024 Budget for cutting down on welfare schemes and capital expenditure, negatively impacting future growth and economic fundamentals

The Hindu

A political, feel-good statement

The Budget is an account of the achievements of the present regime and refuses to address shortcomings such as lack of employment, wage growth, or deficiencies in specific sectors

The Hindu

Analysis | Govt. confident of return, Nirmala Sitharaman’s interim Budget takes on the question of ‘free electricity politics’ with solar panels

Budget 2024: One of the most politically interesting announcements was on the programme to provide rooftop solar power generation to one crore households, as part of the Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana. I

The Hindu

Union Budget | Proactive inflation management helps keep inflation within manageable level: Sitharaman

Inflation Management - Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights proactive inflation management in India, keeping inflation within manageable range.

The Hindu

Congress leaders meet at Sonia’s residence to chalk out Lok Sabha strategy

Congress lists critical issues for Budget Session including inflation, unemployment, Chinese encroachment, violence, and misuse of central agencies.

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Union Budget 2024 live streaming: When and where to watch Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech

Union Budget 2024: When and where to watch Budget live? The Budget session is set to take place on February 1. Here’s a guide on where you can access FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s speech

Dynamite News

PM Modi underlines Budget Session's blueprint, criticises 'trouble-making' parliamentarians

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media ahead of the Budget session underlining that this would be an interim budget even as he questioned the conduct of opposition MPs in the last session. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

State’s rail sector hopeful of a fair deal in Union Budget

With high hopes for the Union Budget, Kerala seeks significant allotment for rail infrastructure and track upgrading.

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Is a 99% mortgage a good idea? What you need to know about the rumoured spring Budget proposal

News that 1% deposit mortgages could be announced in the spring Budget will have sent first-time buyers’ hearts racing but are they a good idea? We asked the experts to find out

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Evening Standard

Tax cuts are tempting, but Hunt must act for the long term

City Comment: Long after the dust has settled on the election, the Chancellor will be judged on whether he delivered a responsible and sustainable Budget

The Hindu

Govt. finalises draft Bill to rein in educational consultants

Kerala will soon introduce a law to regulate the burgeoning industry of educational consultancy services. The government has finalised a draft Bill recommended by an expert committee. The proposed legislation is likely to be tabled during the upcoming Budget session of the Assembly.

The National (Scotland)

Tories call for probe into 'misleading' Scottish Government tweet

THE Scottish Government is facing accusations of “misleading the public” ahead of the annual Budget announcement – which is expected to…

The Independent UK

May election speculation grows as Treasury officials ‘discuss early Budget’

Some Tories pushing Rishi Sunak to go to the polls in spring after tax giveaway

The National (Scotland)

On the Picket Line: Will the Autumn Statement help workers?

The Chancellor of the Exchequer is set to announce the Autumn Budget statement on Wednesday, with tax cuts on income, inheritance and business…

Evening Standard

Interview of Jeremy Hunt by Tory MPs on GB News breached rules, says Ofcom

Regulator finds breach of impartiality rules over interview ahead of Spring Budget

The Hindu

School funds for maintenance of government schools set to go up, based on number of students enrolled

Karnataka govt. revises school funds for maintenance: up to ₹45,000/annum based on student enrolment. Earlier, only ₹2,500-5,000/annum was provided. CM Siddaramaiah increased funds in Budget, but teachers unhappy as revised amount not enough for 270 students.

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