The Latest Breaking News from Jeremy Hunt

Chancellor to launch £2.5bn ‘back to work plan’ in autumn statement aimed at increasing workforce participation

THE UK Government has announced a crackdown on benefit claimants who are deemed fit to work and do not seek employment.

Digital tools will also be used to ‘track’ attendance at job fairs and interviews under the toughened sanctions regime.

The UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt will have limited room for manoeuvre when he makes his autumn statement about the government’s financial plans on November 22. The government is committed to supporting the Bank of England’s current strategy for reducing inflation, which involves using rate hikes to slow down economic activity.

Charities say it would be indefensible to raise working age benefits in line with CPI figure for October instead of September

The charity has said it would cost £1.40 per person to renew funding in England which is due to end in March.

David Cameron plays catchup with foreign affairs, old and new colleagues … and his place setting

Downing Street says it is not focused on ‘tick-box diversity’ and women get senior jobs elsewhere

A HOLYROOD committee convener has cancelled a visit to Westminster after repeated snubs from Treasury ministers and officials for a meeting.

Jeremy Hunt said a total of 80 arrests have been made so far as he responded to concerns from Labour

Employers are looking for support in finding the workers they need through training, childcare and benefits