The Latest Breaking News from House of Commons

Hunt delays pain of austerity package to give Tories a chance

£55bn of tax increases and spending cuts set to bite in 2024 and after next election

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022

Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement at a glance as he announces tax rises

The Chancellor announced his plans in the House of Commons on Thursday and said he was having to make difficult decisions

Chronicle Live · Nov 17, 2022

Government’s autumn statement ‘neglects’ entertainment sector, trade bodies say

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his autumn statement to MPs in the House of Commons on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Autumn Statement 2022 summary: All Jeremy Hunt's announcements at a glance

Jeremy Hunt laid out billions of pounds of stealth taxes, while making the Energy Price Guarantee less generous, with average energy bills rising to £3,000 rather than the previous £2,500

Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022

Hunt unveils tax rises and spending cuts as OBR says eight years of growth to be wiped out

Labour describes autumn statement measures as ‘invoice for the economic carnage’ of disastrous mini-budget under Liz Truss

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022

‘They are buying something’: the cash, gifts and arms cementing the Qatari-UK relationship

The gas-rich state’s influence in Britain reaches to the heart of government, and has been cultivated over decades

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022

Lanarkshire MP backs charity's plea for urgent action to tackle cruel puppy smuggling

Dr Lisa Cameron attended an event organised by The Dogs Trust in the House of Commons

Daily Record · Nov 15, 2022

Boris Johnson speaks in Commons for first time in two months - to protest cuts

The holiday-loving former PM addressed MPs in the chamber for the first time since September 22, calling for a police station in his constituency to stay open but trying to deflect blame to London Mayor Sadiq Khan

Daily Mirror · Nov 14, 2022

Princess Royal And Earl Of Wessex To Deputise For King In ‘Efficiency’ Move

The King has asked Parliament to allow him to appoint the Princess Royal and Earl of Wessex as Counsellors of State – a role that allows them to act formally in Charles's absence.

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2022

Ant and Dec convinced Matt Hancock being voted to do trials by 'whole House of Commons'

I'm A Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec want to see other celebs taking part in the bushtucker trials after Matt Hancock was voted to do six in a row

Daily Mirror · Nov 14, 2022