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Rachel Reeves says Labour wants ‘inclusive’ version of ‘decade of renewal’ that followed Thatcher’s election in 1979 – UK politics live
Shadow chancellor to deliver prestigious Mais lecture and will announce plans to rewire the TreasuryTribune, the...
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UK to have first parliament in modern history with fall in living standards, says thinktank
Resolution Foundation says this will be ‘first parliament in modern history to see a fall in...
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Wednesday briefing: What’s in Hunt’s spring budget – and how will he pay for it?
In today’s newsletter: As the chancellor presents a plan aimed at satisfying the Tory faithful, we...
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What to expect from Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget
The chancellor’s biggest giveaway is likely to be a further cut to national insurance contributionsJeremy Hunt...
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Buoyant UK labour market data belies rise in long-term sickness
The absence of so many potential workers is taking a toll. In a literal sense, this...
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Jeremy Hunt may launch ‘British Isa’ investing in UK company shares
Chancellor hints at tax-free plan for budget as part of efforts to revive country’s stock marketThe...
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Jeremy Hunt claims Nigel Lawson’s mantle as he teases tax cuts
Hunt draws comparisons with Thatcher’s tax-slashing chancellor as he claims UK is ready for economic boomJeremy...
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UK inflation unexpectedly rises as cost of tobacco and alcohol increases
Surprise uptick to 4.0% complicates forecasts that Bank of England will cut interest ratesAnalysis: inflation rise...
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Adopting rightwing policies ‘does not help centre-left win votes’
Study of European electoral data suggests social democratic parties alienate supporters by moving towards the political...
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‘Prison or bullet’: new Argentina government promises harsh response to protest
President Javier Milei and his allies are preparing new security guidelines in anticipation of protests against...
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Inflation and pay deals leave Scottish ministers facing £1.5bn budget black hole
Situation facing finance minister described as ‘one of most challenging fiscal backdrops’ since devolutionScottish ministers are...
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Jeremy Hunt’s post-Brexit City shake-up is ‘damp squib’, say MPs
Treasury select committee says Edinburgh reforms launched a year ago have had little impact on UK...
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Digital pound should not be considered until risks addressed, MPs warn
Treasury select committee highlights concerns over data privacy and increased possibility of bank runsThe idea of...