The Latest Breaking News from Jeremy Hunt

When is the Spring Budget and what can you expect to be announced?

The Spring Budget will have a direct effect on the UK's economy

Manchester Evening News · Mar 7, 2023

70% say they don’t trust Government’s ability to improve public services

Trust in the Government’s ability to improve the NHS, schools and other public services has plummeted to a record low as the country is gripped by a wave of strikes, a new poll revealed on Monday.

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2023

UK shoppers slash spending as price rises and energy bills bite

February figures from BRC highlight impact of cost of living crisis on British economy before budget

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2023

Defence Secretary ‘pretty confident’ about receiving Budget boost

Ben Wallace has lobbied for extra funding to deal with inflationary pressures and the cost of backing Ukraine in the fight against Russia.

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023

Hunt’s tinkering won’t steer the economy straight

City comment: If the Chancellor’s exciting new plan costs or saves less than £25 billion, it is a waste of time.

Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2023

UK ministers consider worker health checks to tackle labour shortages

Government also looking into allowing more hospitality staff to come from abroad

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2023

Increase public-sector pay by inflation and rejoin single market, Hunt urged

Families are ‘sick to the back teeth of being ripped off by the Tory government’, SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has said.

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2023

An emboldened Rishi Sunak gets ready to fight his own party over taxes

LONDON — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants to use his deal with the European Union on Northern Ireland to cement a reputation for competence and delivery. Several members of his Cabinet are instead hoping it will mark a return to traditional Tory tax cutting.

Tribune News Service · Mar 4, 2023

Energy crisis: April's £500 bills hike set to be scrapped

There are rumours that next month's bills are being prepared as if the £2,500 cap will stay have sparked poverty campaigners' hopes

Chronicle Live · Mar 3, 2023

How and when final £67 Government energy bill support payment will be made

Millions of households have benefited from the energy discount throughout the winter

Nottingham Post · Mar 3, 2023