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How Rishi Sunak made his money

Prime minister and his wife Akshata Murty are worth a reported £730m

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023

Backbench splits complicate Chancellor’s job as he considers tax cuts

Jeremy Hunt must balance fiscal responsibility, inflation and the need for investment with demands for a range of tax cuts from Tory MPs.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023

Autumn statement: tax cuts could boost UK economy, but businesses also need more certainty

It’s the right time to cut taxes to grow the economy, according to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Both he and the chancellor have been discussing the “path to reducing the tax burden” in recent days.

The Conversation · Nov 21, 2023

Pressure on Hunt over tax cuts is constrained by economic reality

Political divisions and questions over the rule of law provide more fuel for Tory internal combustion

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023

Rishi Sunak: big spending technocrat or tax-cutting culture warrior?

More than a year after he became PM voters are still unsure about what kind of leader he is. Will the real Sunak stand up?

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2023

OPINION - Hang on, where have all the powerful women gone in Rishi Sunak's reshuffle?

I don’t think the reshuffle really matters (I’ll explain why in a bit) but I am wondering whether it’s such great news that it’s all blokes at the top of the batting order again. A guest on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour this week pointed out that when a woman…

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2023

Lost lions, heavy seals and long, long days ahead – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023

SNP MP and Liz Truss win chance to change UK law from backbenches

AN SNP MP and disgraced former prime minister Liz Truss will both have a chance to bring forward new law from the backbenches of the House…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2023

Liz Truss will have chance to bring forward law change from Commons back benches

The Conservative former prime minister was among 20 MPs selected to bring forward private members bills.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Braverman suggests she struck deal with Sunak to help him become PM

The right-wing Tory said she accepted his offer to return as home secretary on the back of ‘certain conditions’.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023