Protests planned in London as record numbers of private renters face eviction The number of private landlord possession claims are now at the “highest level ever”, government data reveals Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2022
The Autumn Statement will show us this Labour Party’s true colours too The question which is torturing Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt will soon confront the Labour Party. In the Autumn Statement on Thursday the Chancellor will reveal his decisions on taxation. Even allowing for the fact that spending cuts are coming, the burden of taxation will have to fall somewhere. The… Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2022
When is the Autumn Statement this week as Jeremy Hunt set to raise taxes The Chancellor will unveil measures to "put our public finances on a sustainable trajectory" after investors were spooked by Kwasi Kwarteng's budget. Daily Record · Nov 14, 2022
House prices fall by £4,000 as buyers fear ‘surprises’ in upcoming Budget First-time buyers have been hardest hit by mortgage rate increases The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022
When is Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Budget? Chancellor expected to deliver harsh package of tax rises and spending cuts to plug £60bn shortfall The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022
I was the chairman of Greggs. The wealthy should be paying more tax Before imposing tax rises for all, Jeremy Hunt should focus on people who can afford to make a greater contribution, says the former chair of Greggs, Ian Gregg The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022
Rishi Sunak refuses to blame Liz Truss for looming tax hikes which will hit Scots Jeremy Hunt will deliver his autumn statement on Thursday and has already warned the public to expect tax rises. Daily Record · Nov 14, 2022
UK to be first G7 nation to fall into recession and last to get out - economists The scale of the UK’s economic crisis was laid bare by a warning from economists Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2022
Sturgeon ‘profoundly concerned’ ahead of autumn budget The Chancellor warned he will make 'eye-watering' decisions, as the UK teeters on the brink of a long recession Insider UK · Nov 14, 2022
Monday briefing: The UK has slumped into recession once more – how will Sunak and Hunt respond? In today’s newsletter: Days before the Chancellor’s budget on Thursday, the government has an energy crisis, rising poverty and strikes to handle – and it could get worse The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022
Is austerity the only way for Jeremy Hunt to reassure the markets? Many investors believe taking money from the rich and giving it to the poor would be ‘fine’ with the bond market The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022
The looming threat of Austerity 2.0 is a pernicious Tory political choice The SNP's economy spokesperson at Westminster Alison Thewliss has hit out at the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt. Daily Record · Nov 14, 2022
We will pay the price of Tory party mess as Jeremy Hunt issues dire warning The situation is dire but it wouldn’t be so bleak if it wasn’t for Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget that took the country to the edge due to its unfunded tax cuts for the richest in society. Daily Record · Nov 14, 2022
Fears that Jeremy Hunt’s tax-and-spend plan will send businesses into ‘hibernation’ CBI chief warns of ‘decade of no growth’ unless migration and planning rules relaxed The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022 CBI urges Jeremy Hunt to relax immigration rules to ease UK staff shortages Lobby group says failure to tackle workforce shortages would be highly damaging for the economy
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022 Fund England’s bus network now or lose vital routes, campaigners warn Charities and transport groups say hundreds more routes face axe without targeted help and long-term funding
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022 Sunak pledges ‘sustainable trajectory’ as Hunt warns of ‘sacrifices’ for all The Prime Minister said his Chancellor will unveil measures on Thursday that will ‘deliver on the expectations of international markets’.
Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2022 Rishi Sunak vows budget will ‘deliver on market expectations’ to avoid further turmoil The Prime Minister said Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will unveil measures on Thursday that will ‘put our public finances on a sustainable trajectory’.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2022 Sunak says higher taxes and spending cuts needed to satisfy markets UK PM and chancellor argue that financial markets have settled because they expect deep cuts to spending
Chronicle Live · Nov 13, 2022 Jeremy Hunt admits he will 'play Scrooge' this winter but never cancel Christmas as budget looms Ministers have pledged a crackdown on an 'outrageous waste' of public money when Thursday's Autumn Budget rolls around.
Daily Mirror · Nov 13, 2022 'Balancing the books on backs of cash-strapped families is unfair and will backfire' Thursday’s spending cuts and tax increases will hammer fresh nails in the Tory coffin because that party’s incompetence and warped politics is costing people dear, says the Voice of the Mirror
The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2022 Jeremy Hunt ‘accepts picture’ of NHS on brink of collapse, but efficiencies must be found Chancellor warns health service has to help fix UK’s broken economy despite facing ‘massive pressures’
Daily Mirror · Nov 13, 2022 Union boss accuses Tories of deliberately 'running down' NHS so someone can take it over Christina McAnea, the leader of Britain's biggest trade union who is balloting NHS staff over strike action, made the suggestion saying 'excuse me for sounding like a conspiracy theorist, but I have heard so many people say it now'
The National (Scotland) · Nov 13, 2022 Union leader accuses UK Government of ‘deliberately running down’ NHS amid pay row Christina McAnea, general secretary of Unison, said she fears the path is being laid for an “organisation” to be appointed to take over the NHS
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2022 Chancellor disputes suggestion Brexit will make Britain poorer However Jeremy Hunt did not deny there are ‘costs’ to the decision to leave the EU.