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Jeremy Hunt

International

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.
International

UK Tories face historic loss amid labour landslide: survey

The latest budget cuts capital gains tax by 4 percentage points to 24 per cent. Landlords who wish to sell their apartments and houses will benefit from the reduction, Knight Frank says.
Global Enterprise
NEWS ANALYSIS

London property market faces hit as UK ends tax haven advantage for super-rich foreigners

FILE PHOTO: British Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt holds a Ministerial Statement at the House of Commons in London, Britain, June 26, 2023. UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
International

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

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt leaves 11 Downing Street on his way to present his Autumn Statement in the House of Commons, in London, Britain, November 22, 2023. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
International

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.
International

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.
International

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

epa10713638 A shopper at a supermarket in London, Britain, 27 June 2023. UK supermarket chiefs are set to face intense questioning from MP’s over food inflation at parliament in London 27 June. UK food inflation has fallen for the second month in a row as supermarkets cut the price of household staples. Food inflation however still remains high 8.4 percent. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
International

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.
Banking & Finance

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.
Banking & Finance

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

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