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Sunak told to be 'ruthless' and consider sacking Hunt as chancellor A former Tory health secretary has suggested Rishi Sunak should be "ruthless" and consider sacking Jeremy Hunt as chancellor at the next reshuffle. Sky News - Published on October 25, 2023
Chancellor warns of 'public sector waste' crackdown after government borrowing lower than expected Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has warned of a crackdown on "public sector waste" and focus on tackling debt after official figures showed government borrowing was lower than expected last month. Sky News - Published on October 20, 2023
Difficult to see tax cuts this year, says Hunt as party rows over future plans Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has refused to commit to tax cuts ahead of the next election, despite growing calls from inside his party. Sky News - Published on October 2, 2023
Will Jeremy Hunt be able to end Tory gloom at 'the survival conference'? The week of the Conservative Party conference began with a grim warning about taxes. Sky News - Published on October 1, 2023
Living wage to rise from April 2024 as benefit sanctions toughened Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will reiterate the government's commitments to make benefits sanctions harsher in a speech on Monday - while also committing to rising the national living wage above £11 an.. Sky News - Published on October 1, 2023
Living wage to rise and tougher rules on benefits, chancellor to confirm Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will reiterate the government's commitments to make benefits sanctions harsher in a speech today - while also committing to raising the national living wage above £11 an hour. Sky News - Published on October 1, 2023
Chancellor sets out stall to halt 'vicious circle' of tax hikes as pressure mounts Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has vowed to tackle the "vicious circle of ever-rising taxes" by revamping public services and the welfare system. Sky News - Published on September 30, 2023
PM reviewing how HS2 costs 'can be controlled' Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt are looking at how costs of HS2 "can be controlled" and no decision has been taken on whether to axe the northern leg, a minister said. Sky News - Published on September 26, 2023
B&Q owner and Lloyds urge Hunt to hand out 'rebate to renovate' Britain's biggest high street bank and the owner of DIY retailer B&Q are among a group of companies urging Jeremy Hunt to support the energy transition by overhauling the stamp duty regime for.. Sky News - Published on September 19, 2023
GB News breached impartiality rules after chancellor interviewed by Tory MPs, Ofcom finds GB News breached impartiality rules after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt was interviewed by fellow Tory MPs Esther McVey and Philip Davies, Ofcom has found. Sky News - Published on September 18, 2023
Government refuses to guarantee second leg of HS2 will go ahead Downing Street has refused to guarantee the HS2 railway line will run to Manchester as planned amid reports Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt are in talks about scrapping the project's second stage. Sky News - Published on September 14, 2023
India, UK for early conclusion of free trade pact India and the UK on Monday expressed their commitment to an early conclusion of the free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries. Addressing a joint press conference with UK Chancellor of.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 11, 2023
Voters prefer Rachel Reeves to Jeremy Hunt for chancellor, poll shows Labour's Rachel Reeves has opened up a clear lead over the Conservatives' Jeremy Hunt when voters are asked who should be the next chancellor of the exchequer, according to an exclusive poll for Sky.. Sky News - Published on September 5, 2023	Jeremy Hunt reveals date of next Budget Jeremy Hunt will set out his next Budget on 22 November, the chancellor has told MPs. Sky News - Published on September 5, 2023
Chancellor confident 'inflation is coming down' and on track to be halved this year Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is confident his plan to reduce rising prices is working and will soon ease the financial strain on UK households. Sky News - Published on September 2, 2023	Jeremy Hunt's younger brother dies from cancer Jeremy Hunt's younger brother has died from an 'aggressive' form of cancer aged 53. Sky News - Published on August 11, 2023
'No decisions' made on level of compensation for infected blood scandal victims Jeremy Hunt has said "no decisions" have been made over the level of compensation for victims of the infected blood scandal following their decades of suffering. Sky News - Published on July 28, 2023	A mole which 'grew and grew': Chancellor Jeremy Hunt reveals cancer diagnosis Jeremy Hunt has revealed he had cancer after noticing a mole on his head which "grew and grew". Sky News - Published on July 24, 2023
Chancellor speaks out against profiteering - as he points to reason for high inflation Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has warned that profit increases benefit no one if they worsen inflation. Sky News - Published on July 10, 2023	Chancellor to hold pension fund talks as major reforms loom Jeremy Hunt will hold talks on Wednesday with some of the pensions industry's top executives weeks before he unveils reforms aimed at jumpstarting retirement funds' investment in the UK economy. Sky News - Published on June 28, 2023
Mortgage holders to get 12-month grace period before repossessions amid interest rate hike Mortgage lenders and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt have agreed that people should be given a 12-month break before repossession proceedings start amid soaring interest rates. Sky News - Published on June 23, 2023	Chancellor comfortable with recession if it brings down inflation Jeremy Hunt has told Sky News he is comfortable with Britain being plunged into recession if that's what it takes to bring down inflation. Sky News - Published on May 26, 2023
Chancellor upbeat on economy - but there isn't a huge amount to celebrate Jeremy Hunt struck an upbeat tone following the publication of the latest economic growth data for February. Sky News - Published on April 13, 2023	Hunt insists reducing inflation 'remains government's focus' amid global banking volatility Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has backed the Bank of England to prioritise tackling inflation, despite concerns rapid increases in interest rates have contributed to recent volatility in the banking sector. Sky News - Published on March 21, 2023
Hunt defends speed of his childcare budget giveaway as 'biggest transformation in my lifetime' Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has defended the speed of the rollout of his budget offer of free childcare for working parents, describing it as the "biggest transformation in childcare in my lifetime". Sky News - Published on March 16, 2023	Budget leaves household incomes stagnant and people paying more taxes despite public service cuts, Resolution Foundation says Jeremy Hunt's budget leaves household incomes stagnant and people paying higher taxes despite cuts to public services, the Resolution Foundation has said. Sky News - Published on March 16, 2023
Chancellor 'welcomes' Credit Suisse £44.5bn lifeline as shares bounce back Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has "welcomed" the Swiss central bank's decision to give Credit Suisse a lifeline of 50bn Swiss francs (£44.5bn). Sky News - Published on March 16, 2023	Beer drinkers toast to budget, but wine and whisky producers feel sour over alcohol duty increase The price of a bottle of wine could rise by 44p this summer after Jeremy Hunt limited a freeze on alcohol tax to pints. Sky News - Published on March 15, 2023
Lifetime tax-free pensions allowance scrapped and free childcare boost in 'back to work' budget Jeremy Hunt has abolished the lifetime tax-free pensions allowance and introduced free childcare for youngsters under three in a budget aimed at getting people back to work. Sky News - Published on March 15, 2023	Jeremy Hunt says economy will avoid recession in 2023 Jeremy Hunt said the British economy is "proving the doubters wrong" and will avoid recession as he delivered his first budget speech. Sky News - Published on March 15, 2023
Government confirms extension to energy price cap ahead of budget statement The government has announced it will keep its cap on energy prices for a further three months as part of Jeremy Hunt's first full budget. Sky News - Published on March 15, 2023	Chancellor to announce 12 new investment zones to 'supercharge' hi-tech growth Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will use his first budget to set out plans for 12 new investment zones to "supercharge" growth in hi-tech industries. Sky News - Published on March 13, 2023
Sunak confirms Hunt will still be chancellor at next election despite criticism ahead of budget Rishi Sunak has said Jeremy Hunt will still be chancellor at the next election after criticism his number two did not have enough economic vision. Sky News - Published on March 13, 2023	Veterans to receive £33m funding package in spring budget Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will announce a £33m funding package in this week's budget to support veterans over the next three years. Sky News - Published on March 12, 2023
UK 'working at pace' to minimise damage from Silicon Valley Bank collapse, says chancellor Urgent plans are being drawn up to "avoid or minimise damage" from the disruption threatened by the collapse of the UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has told Sky News. Sky News - Published on March 12, 2023	Jeremy Hunt is set to deliver his first Budget - here is what to look out for Jeremy Hunt will update the government's tax and spending plans next week as he delivers his first Budget as chancellor. Sky News - Published on March 10, 2023
Tory MPs challenge chancellor on tax cuts and fuel duty Jeremy Hunt has faced a twin assault on tax cuts and fuel duty from Tory MPs ahead of his Budget in six weeks' time. Sky News - Published on January 31, 2023