The Latest Breaking News from Jeremy Hunt

Economic growth of sorts, but UK plc is going nowhere

GDP is likely to edge sideways in 2023 (if that) but the true impact of rising interest rates has yet to be felt

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2023

UK’s economy returns to growth after rebound in entertainment and transport

The Office for National Statistics said the economy grew by 0.3% in January, following a sharp 0.5% decline in December.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

UK economy rebounds to grow by 0.3% in January

Chancellor coming under pressure from some Tory MPs to cut taxes in a bid to boost growth

Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2023

Retirement experts warn 5.8m people could be affected by early changes to State Pension age

Speculation is growing that the State Pension age is set to rise earlier than scheduled.

Daily Record · Mar 9, 2023

Londoners face tax ‘hammer blow’ from stealth raid

Nearly a million workers in London and the South-East are facing a tax “hammer blow” as more people are sucked into paying the higher rate of tax.

Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2023

Council Tax 2023 calculator: How much will bills rise in April and what band is my house?

Council tax will soar by up to 5% for the majority of people in England on April 1 - in a fresh squeeze on family finances. Use our calculator to see how your bills will be affected this year

Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2023

British voters are ready for a green, game-changing budget. What they’ll get is more austerity

Labour knows the UK needs a green recovery plan like Joe Biden’s, but the Tories have neither the courage nor will to follow suit, says the Guardian’s economics editor Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2023

Hunt urged to commit extra £6bn a year to making UK homes energy efficient

Exclusive: Groups say Jeremy Hunt needs to kickstart renewed drive to help cut bills and reduce emissions

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2023

Spring Budget 2023: London braces for action on energy bills and a City boost

Falling wholesale prices have made the government’s price cap on energy bills cheaper, meaning it could last longer

Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2023

Martin Lewis ‘99% certain’ energy prices will not rise by £500 next month despite official response

The consumer champion asked Grant Shapps directly about the planned increase from April on The Martin Lewis Money Show Live.

Daily Record · Mar 8, 2023