The Latest Breaking News from Exchequer

Lord Howard says Suella Braverman 'will be forgotten' after her attack on PM

Even Brexiteer allies question former Home Secretary's judgment after scathing letter

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2023

OPINION - Rishi Sunak’s climate cowardice has given Keir Starmer a golden chance

When he was Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak hung a portrait of his predecessor Nigel Lawson behind his desk. This signalled how deeply he identified with the great tax-cutter, champion of privatisation and believer in popular capitalism. But it is also worth recalling that Lawson, who died in April,…

Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2023

Teenager caught with €650k worth of cannabis in luggage at Dublin Airport

Investigations are ongoing while one man in his late teens appeared in the Criminal Court of Justice on Tuesday morning in relation to cannabis smuggling

Irish Mirror · Jul 11, 2023

Revenue seize €5 million worth of tobacco, cigarettes and herbal cannabis in Dublin and Athlone

The three discoveries were made as a result of routine checks and with the assistance of detector dog Milo

Irish Mirror · Feb 22, 2023

Economists warn of yet more tax rises to come as October borrowing hits £13.5bn

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has hit back at Tory critics of his £24 billion of tax rises (PA)

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2022

Boost energy-saving advice to households to curb winter bills, Government told

Climate Change Committee says reducing energy demand is the ‘biggest gap’ in the Government’s energy policy.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

Rishi Sunak: UK’s first Hindu Prime Minister a symbol of both progress and privilege

LONDON: Rishi Sunak made history as the first Chancellor of the Exchequer to celebrate Diwali, lighting candles on the steps of his official residence at No. 11 Downing Street.

The Times of India · Oct 25, 2022

Revenue seize cigarettes and alcohol worth a combined total of €158,000 in separate operations over the last week

It comes as part of separate operations at Rosslare Europort and North County Dublin, via Dublin Airport

Irish Mirror · Oct 20, 2022

Revenue seizes almost €2 million worth of cigarettes in 'potato chip' consignment in Co Meath

It represents a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €1.5 million

Irish Mirror · Oct 19, 2022

Energy price cap axed as Scots set to see fuel bills rocket after government mini-budget U-turn

The new Chancellor of the Exchequer said the help will end and instead targeted and capped help will be given beyond April.

Daily Record · Oct 17, 2022