Rishi Sunak signals no tax cuts before next election amid inflation fears PM says reducing inflation ‘takes precedence over everything else’ The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
July dates for DWP cost of living payments, benefits and pensions Food prices increasing at their fastest rate in almost 45 years, ONS has warned The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
August dates for DWP cost of living payments, benefits and pensions Food inflation lodged at 18.4 per cent, ONS warns, but supermarkets expect prices to begin to fall The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
Rising UK interest rates threaten Sunak’s fiscal plans, OBR to warn Inflation and borrowing costs make it less likely PM will be able to tackle debt or cut tax The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2023
Martin Lewis concerned by 'dangerous' mistake people are making with mortgages The Money Saving Expert tackled Jeremy Hunt on TV on Tuesday night Wales Online · Jul 12, 2023
'Mortgage costs are on a road to hell - who will stand up for ordinary people?' The average 6.66 per cent rate is stinging in part because the Bank of England, with the backing of Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, is hiking interest rates to curb inflation Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2023
No extra money for public sector pay rises, Jeremy Hunt tells ministers Chancellor thought to have ruled out providing extra cash if PM decides to accept pay review bodies’ recommendations The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2023
Hunt is right to play it cool on pension fund reform Chancellor’s plan is workable and has a fair chance of generating capital for startups – but don’t expect miracles The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2023
OPINION - Hunt’s plan to boost your pension pot by £1K: The Leader podcast Plus, why mortgage rates are really MUCH higher than you think Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2023
Minister hails moves to deliver ‘better, fairer, more predictable pensions’ Pensions Minister Laura Trott said she is united with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in creating a pensions market that delivers for savers. The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
Innocent people losing bank accounts thanks to AI, lawyer warns Systems designed to protect against fraud are seeing innocent people’s bank accounts closed down with little warning. The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
Mortgage rates soar again to surpass Liz Truss mini-Budget peak ‘Personal hell’ for homewners as average two-year deal reach 6.66 per cent – rates not seen since 2008 banking crash The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
Record UK pay growth adds to pressure for interest rate rise Jeremy Hunt and Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey call for wage restraint to help curb inflation The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2023
August dates for DWP cost of living payments, benefits and pensions Food inflation lodged at 18.4 per cent, ONS warns, but supermarkets expect prices to begin to fall The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023 July dates for DWP cost of living payments, benefits and pensions Food prices increasing at their fastest rate in almost 45 years, ONS has warned
The National (Scotland) · Jul 10, 2023 Jeremy Hunt prioritises tackling inflation over tax cuts amid pressure from Tory MPs JEREMY Hunt will say he is prioritising tackling inflation over tax cuts, in a blow to Tory MPs clamouring for a pre-election giveaway.
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023 Savers set for £1,000 a year pension boost under plan to invest in UK start-ups Jeremy Hunt agrees deal with UK’s leading pension providers to invest more in British start-ups
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023 Hunt prioritises tackling inflation over tax cuts amid pressure from Tory MPs Jeremy Hunt’s comments will irk some Conservatives pushing for a pre-election giveaway.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023 Jeremy Hunt to unveil pension fund reform plan to help UK startups Chancellor will outline proposals to mobilise investment and support homegrown firms in Mansion House speech
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023 Chancellor to promise £1,000-a-year boost to pensions with City reforms Jeremy Hunt’s Mansion House speech will welcome a pact with pension firms that could unlock £50 billion of investment into high-growth companies.
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023 Tory lord blasts ‘significant sizeable wing’ of party as ‘completely and utterly insane’ Lord Vaizey called on Conservative MPs to stop ‘banging on’ about tax cuts
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023 August dates for DWP cost of living payments, benefits and pensions Food inflation lodged at 18.4 per cent, ONS warns, but supermarkets expect prices to begin to fall
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023 July dates for DWP cost of living payments, benefits and pensions Food prices increasing at their fastest rate in almost 45 years, ONS has warned
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023 Tube train drivers to join strikes in late July; EasyJet cancels 1,700 flights, blaming Gatwick delays – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023 UK broadband and mobile firms accused of burying cheaper deals Study finds websites of several big providers give little prominence to ‘social tariffs’ despite calls to do so