'It is arrogant and offensive': North East disappointment following the Autumn Statement The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement included announcements about tax, stamp duty and the NHS Chronicle Live · Nov 17, 2022
De facto ban on solar farms in England to continue, Coffey signals Environment secretary dashes hopes Sunak government will reverse policy to help reach net zero targets The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022
Chancellor told austerity is 'Tory political choice' as punishing Budget looms AUSTERITY is a “Tory political choice”, the Chancellor has been warned days before he unveils the UK Budget – which he has already hinted will… The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2022
What are world leaders saying about Russia and Ukraine at G20? As Russia and Ukraine trade blame at the Bali summit, other world leaders call for unity. Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2022
Why do some people hate Matt Hancock? Controversial former health secretary has drawn tears as well as confrontation in the jungle The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022
UK Government orders five more warships to be built in Scotland THE UK Government has confirmed it will order the construction of five more British warships, which are to be built on the Clyde. The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2022
Alaa Abd el-Fattah: Proof of life received, sister confirms Family question why they were kept in the dark for ‘two days’ The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022
Amid fiscal shock and awe, more austerity is the last thing we need A collapse in credibility under the former Tory PM is being followed by a return to ‘sado-monetarism’ under the new one The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2022
'Third time unlucky for Gavin Williamson who resigned under three Prime Ministers' Gavin Williamson didn't even have a job, he was Minister Without Portfolio – presumably because, in any efficient government, you need someone to mop up the awkward jobs, writes Mark Steel Daily Mirror · Nov 12, 2022
Autumn statement: which tax rises and spending cuts are most likely? The potential impact of the chancellor’s various options and which ones we think he will pursue The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2022
Martin Lewis explains potential £780 boost for workers in November pay packet Financial guru Martin Lewis has said that people who work could get between £30 and as much as £760 in this month's paycheque and comes after the National Insurance tax cut or rather the reversal of the recent rise. Glasgow Live · Nov 10, 2022
Workers could get as much as £780 back in pay as rates drop this month Martin Lewis explained the figures Nottingham Post · Nov 10, 2022
Gavin Williamson resigns amid scandal over ‘bullying’ messages ‘I have decided to step back from government’ says twice-sacked former chief whip The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022
Why does UK want a gas deal with US and how important is it? Rishi Sunak reportedly poised to announce deal as Russian invasion of Ukraine threatens gas supplies The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022
Birmingham Post · Nov 8, 2022 Autumn Statement: What to expect from Jeremy Hunt on tax rises, NI and cuts We take a look at the facts so far and ask finance experts on what is likely to be announced.
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022 Chancellor weighs up rise in capital gains tax in bid to fix £50bn black hole Jeremy Hunt is also considering an increase in dividend taxes, in a move that would come as a blow to entrepreneurs.
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022 Jeremy Hunt ‘considering rise in capital gains tax’ to fix £50bn black hole OLD Chancellor warns of ‘difficult decisions’ in fight to ‘restore stability’
Wales Online · Nov 3, 2022 Rishi Sunak's car comes with a secret escape hatch It also has a self-healing fuel tank and a tamper-proof exhaust
Daily Mirror · Nov 1, 2022 Loose Women star brands Matt Hancock's I'm A Celebrity appearance 'disgusting' The ITV panellist took to Twitter to brand the casting “disgusting” after it was reported that a “TV insider” had called the MP’s signing “sensational” because producers “love a star with a story to tell”
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022 Matt Hancock: From pandemic health secretary to bushtucker trials Joining I’m A Celebrity is the latest career twist for the former health secretary.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022 BP declares £7bn profits while energy bills soar? It’s time to start taxing shareholder payouts Closing tax loopholes would redirect more of BP and Shell’s bumper profits, says Joseph Evans of the IPPR
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2022 May I have a word about… why magic bullets aren’t silver When will people learn? One is used by the Lone Ranger; the other offers solutions to difficult problems
Daily Mirror · Oct 29, 2022 'Rishi Sunak should call a general election - voters need a chance to pick their PM' Rishi Sunak has not only demoted two ministers responsible for our green agenda but cannot bother himself with the COP27 summit. He should call a general election because he has no mandate to govern
The National (Scotland) · Oct 28, 2022 Scottish Tory MP John Lamont given ministerial role after David Duguid sacking SCOTTISH Tory MP John Lamont has been appointed as a minister in the Scotland Office following the reported sacking of his colleague David Duguid.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022 Oil and gas firms are still making a killing – and No 10 is letting them Rishi Sunak’s rushed 25% windfall tax is easy to minimise or avoid – and it could be replaced