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Tax cuts rumoured but the UK's autumn statement will offer little economic comfort

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.

The Conversation · Nov 20, 2023

Rishi Sunak: It’s time to cut tax to grow Britain’s economy

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

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

'One Nation' Conservative moderates outline economic growth plan to take fight to right-wingers

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

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2023

Luxury sector calls on the Chancellor for 'modern, digital tax-free shopping scheme'

Pressure has been piled on the Chancellor ahead of his Autumn Statement by Britain's luxury goods industry, which called for the return of a tax-free shopping scheme as London retailers warned tourists are heading to rival European cities for shopping sprees.

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2023

Autumn statement - latest: Sunak and Hunt can only make ‘tiny tax cuts’, expert warns

Only enough money in public coffers for ‘tiny’ tax cuts, IFS says

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

Autumn Statement: Hunt would 'risk fuelling inflation with tax cuts putting money quickly in people’s pockets'

The IFS also stressed that some of the Chancellor’s fiscal “headroom,” possibly of around £25 billion, is an 'illusion'

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2023

Rishi Sunak faces cabinet split over Rwanda deportation Plan B

The PM is under pressure from the Tory right to ‘disapply’ human rights law – but moderates are outraged

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

UK Government urged to rule out whisky duty increase

The SNP have called on the UK Government to rule out any further duty increase on whisky ahead of the Chancellor’s autumn statement.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2023

Rishi Sunak to paint upbeat economic picture in speech ahead of Autumn Statement

In a speech in London, the Prime Minister will celebrate having halved inflation

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2023

Sadiq Khan calls for Government funding to build 76,000 brownfield homes

The call for funding comes as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt prepares to give his Autumn Statement

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2023