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The idea may have a superficial appeal given the stock market’s state but Jeremy Hunt would be well advised to steer clear

Letters: Cutting a tax that only the most affluent of estates pay is politically, morally and economically wrong, writes Thomas Nurcombe. Plus letters from David Murray, Les Bright, Richard Baynes and Val Seddon

Jeremy Hunt is set to deliver the Autumn Statement on Wednesday

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s budget on Wednesday, November 22 will put into place a major piece of the Conservative party’s strategy for the general election – the plan to turn the economy around and tackle the cost of living crisis. But with just over a year to go before an election…

Ahead of the autumn statement, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set out five ‘long-term decisions’ to boost economic growth.

PM signals that business tax cuts more likely than personal ones as he sets out ‘next phase’ of government’s economic plan

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt forecast to cut national insurance – as PM promises to ‘reward work’

The UK chancellor’s autumn statement is likely to be relatively uneventful – yet extremely significant. Although some headline-seeking tax cuts are rumoured, sluggish economic growth and persistent inflation leave little scope for major policy announcements.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said to be ready to cut national insurance – as PM promises to ‘reward work’ and boost growth at autumn statement

Plan outlined ahead of Wednesday's Autumn Statement from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt

The Prime Minister said he and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt were taking the decision to 'cut tax' after having met his goal to halve inflation this year