‘Edinburgh reforms’: Jeremy Hunt sets out plan to rip up EU rules on finance
Concerns have been raised that the chancellor’s deregulation drive could leave the UK’s financial sector vulnerable to crashes such as the one in 2008.
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Tory party members don’t support the government’s economic policy
‘This is a bleak finding for Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt.’
Tories at war over the economy
Liz Truss might have been cast to political oblivion, but she was the breed of prime minister the Tory right had long yearned for, and her spectacular downfall has not allayed the thirst for true-blue tax cuts.
Over half of Britons say Tories are largely responsible for cost of living crisis, polling shows
As the government is accused of shielding the super-rich, 51 percent of people believe the Conservative government is largely to blame for the cost of living crisis.
‘Disgraceful’: Unions react to the autumn statement
‘The chancellor has decided to double down on the Conservatives’ recipe for recession, ushering in a new era of austerity in public services.’
Beth Winter MP: The government is trying to force the public into greater poverty
There can be no political stability when a government is attempting to force the public into greater poverty.
Jeremy Hunt’s budget failed to address our economic woes, a new direction is needed
The Chancellor’s promised deregulatory cull of consumer, worker and environmental protections will make matters far worse
Jeremy Hunt delivers a big tax cut on bank profits while refusing to extend free school meals to poorest children
The surcharge on the profits of banks will be cut from 8% to 3%, which means more than a billion pounds in tax savings for banks every single year.
5 ways in which Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement failed ordinary workers and the vulnerable
The blame for 12 years of sluggish growth and deteriorating public services lies squarely with the government.
Living Wage Week: Giving low-earners a Real Living Wage would boost economy by £1.7bn, research finds
Raising the income of minimum wage workers would not only help those struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, but would give the economy a huge boost, says the Living Wage Foundation.