Jeremy Hunt

UK budget deficit overshoots in setback for Hunt’s tax cut plans

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could lose his own constituency and his party will not win a single seat in Scotland or Wales, according to a recent survey.

UK Tories face historic loss amid labour landslide: survey

The latest budget cuts capital gains tax by four percentage points to 24 per cent. Landlords who wish to sell their apartments and houses will benefit from the reduction, Knight Frank says.
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London property market faces hit as UK ends tax haven advantage for super-rich foreigners

Hunt is reducing the rate of social security contributions paid by workers by two percentage points for the second time in just over four months, which would put an average of £900 in the pockets of workers a year.

UK's Hunt cuts taxes in bid to boost Sunak's frail election hopes

In two television interviews on Sunday, Hunt says his budget would be “prudent” and “responsible” and that he wants to “show a path” toward a lower-tax economy.

Traders wary UK’s budget risks revving inflation

British Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is open to the idea of creating a so-called British ISA, a tax-free savings account for investing in UK equities.

Jeremy Hunt turns to retail investors to save UK market

Tax revenue exceeded spending by £16.7 billion (S$28.3 billion), more than double the surplus a year earlier.

UK posts record fiscal surplus in pre-budget boost for Hunt

Consumer prices rose 4 per cent compared with a year earlier, the same pace as in December, says the Office for National Statistics.

UK inflation weaker than forecast in relief for BOE policymakers

Britain is reforming its financial sector in a bid to remain globally competitive as UK tech companies like chip designer Arm Holdings choose to list in New York.

Britain’s Hunt wants London Stock Exchange to become Europe’s Nasdaq

HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group, NatWest Group and Santander UK are expected to take part in the meeting with finance minister Jeremy Hunt.

Britain's finance minister Hunt to quiz bank bosses on UK lending