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Spring Budget Was A 'High Risk' Way To Cut Taxes, According To Economists
Economy
Spring Budget Was A "High Risk" Way To Cut Taxes, According To Economists
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's decision to leave a narrow fiscal "buffer room" in Wednesday's budget has been described as a "high risk" strategy by economists who say that deep public spending cuts could be penciled in on the horizon to pay for it.
Creating prosperity and growth: the importance of innovation in the UK economy Partner content
Economy
By Mastercard
Creating prosperity and growth: the importance of innovation in the UK economy
All political parties believe that innovation can be a key driver of economic growth. A recent parliamentary event gave MPs and peers a chance to hear more about a major new Mastercard report focused on how payments and fintech innovation is driving inclusive growth and hear firsthand from some of the exciting small businesses that are powering change.
MPs' Committee Doubts Government Plan To Manage 'Phenomenal' National Debt
Economy
MPs' Committee Doubts Government Plan To Manage "Phenomenal" National Debt
A new report by the influential Public Accounts Committee has questioned whether ministers have clear measures in place to assess the value for money of the “phenomenal” £2.6 trillion of Government borrowing.
What To Expect From Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget
Economy
What To Expect From Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is under pressure from backbench Tory MPs to deliver tax cuts in the Spring Budget, as the government looks for ways to try to convince voters not to abandon the Conservatives in the general election.
Budget 2024: Improving Mobile Connectivity – The Importance of a Positive Investment Environment Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
Budget 2024: Improving Mobile Connectivity – The Importance of a Positive Investment Environment
The UK’s mobile network operators and the wider industry are committed to improving and enhancing coverage and capacity across the UK to ensure we realise our national ambition to be a world leader in mobile connectivity. This is essential for the prosperity of our economy.
Partner content
Economy
By Chemical Industries Association
The chemical route to UK Growth
Chancellor's Budget must prioritise long-term public funding plans over short-term giveaways
Health
By David Finch
Chancellor's Budget must prioritise long-term public funding plans over short-term giveaways
When the Chancellor takes to the dispatch box next week, he faces a choice between a politically driven tax giveaway or making credible long-term spending plans to drive the country’s future prosperity. Given the government’s recent track record of short-term decision-making, it will be telling to see which course he takes.
New study reveals that card payments significantly benefit UK economic growth Partner content
Economy
By Mastercard
New study reveals that card payments significantly benefit UK economic growth
Card payments have become an integral part of everyday life in the UK. They are used for small, spontaneous transactions due to their ease of use, and for larger purchases given the consumer protection they can offer. They enable spending and more efficient business operations, which can support economic growth and employment. Mastercard's Kelly Devine, president for UK & Ireland explores why cards are such a critical element of the economic landscape in the UK.
One Nation Tories Call On Government To Put Students And New Parents At Centre Of Budget
Economy
One Nation Tories Call On Government To Put Students And New Parents At Centre Of Budget
A centrist group of Conservative MPs has called for a series of measures to be put in the Chancellor's Spring Budget that would deliver changes for new parents and students.
Rishi Sunak Says Intimidation Of MPs Threatens Democracy And Is 'Unacceptable'
Political parties
Rishi Sunak Says Intimidation Of MPs Threatens Democracy And Is "Unacceptable"
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said it is "unacceptable" for MPs to feel threatened in their jobs, and that a growing sense of intimidation of politicians is a threat to democracy.

Recession Marks The Start Of A Difficult Weekend For Rishi Sunak
Economy
Recession Marks The Start Of A Difficult Weekend For Rishi Sunak
Confirmation that the UK has entered a recession brought what felt like a brief period of renewed Tory momentum to a halt as voters went to the polls in two by-elections for the party on Thursday.
Labour's green plan makes total sense
Environment
By Richard Walker
Labour's green plan makes total sense
Labour's decision to ditch the £28bn price tag was entirely sensible. As a businessman, I know the move will reassure the markets — unlike the Tories who catastrophically spooked them.
How the Port of Dover is empowering Britain’s economic prosperity Partner content
Economy
By Port of Dover
How the Port of Dover is empowering Britain’s economic prosperity
2023 was another record-breaking year for the Port of Dover – confirming the Port’s position as Britain’s premier trade and travel gateway to Europe. What are Britain’s busiest port’s priorities for the year ahead?
Cost of doing business in environmental horticulture – HTA urges action in Spring Statement Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Cost of doing business in environmental horticulture – HTA urges action in Spring Statement
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has set our clear asks to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of the Spring Statement 2024.
Partner content
Economy
By Chemical Industries Association
Chemical Industries Association Launches Manifesto in Parliament
Low Tax Conservatives Want Chancellor To Focus Cuts On “Squeezed Middle'
Home affairs
Low Tax Conservatives Want Chancellor To Focus Cuts On “Squeezed Middle"
Leading figures in the Conservative Growth Group (CGG) are calling on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to cut inheritance tax and reform income tax bands which they argue would help the “squeezed middle”.
Lesser-Known Co-op Party Could Shape A “Key Pillar” Of Labour’s Economic Plans
Communities
Lesser-Known Co-op Party Could Shape A “Key Pillar” Of Labour’s Economic Plans
Co-operatives should be seen as a “key pillar” of Labour’s economic plans, Chair of the Co-operative Party and Labour shadow minister Jim McMahon has said.
Labour Is Making Its 'Slowest U-Turn' On £28bn Green Spending
Environment
Labour Is Making Its "Slowest U-Turn" On £28bn Green Spending
Labour insiders say the party has made a rod for its own back over the £28bn green spending pledge as a long internal debate over whether Keir Starmer should jettison the headline figure rumbles on.
Keir Starmer Urged To Bring Back 'GOATs' If Labour Win Election
Economy
Keir Starmer Urged To Bring Back "GOATs" If Labour Win Election
Labour peer Lord Paul Drayson, one of the so-called ‘GOATs’ – Government of All Talents – of New Labour, has said that if elected this year, a Labour government should emulate the model if it is to succeed in recovering and growing the economy.
Rishi Sunak Will Insist He's Better Trusted On The Economy Than Keir Starmer
Economy
Rishi Sunak Will Insist He's Better Trusted On The Economy Than Keir Starmer
With 2024 almost certain to be an election year, an unofficial campaign has already kicked off, and the Tories are set to employ their old faithful argument that they are the only party who can be trusted with the economy.
The Economic Crime Act isn’t enough to tackle Britain’s dirty money problem
Economy
By Lord Agnew
The Economic Crime Act isn’t enough to tackle Britain’s dirty money problem
Economic crime is often seen as victimless, even if it does cost the United Kingdom an estimated £350bn every year. But it cannot be siloed off from the countless more sinister crimes it invariably enables.
UK advertising – the business of creativity Partner content
Economy
By Advertising Association
UK advertising – the business of creativity
Aisling Conlon, Director of International Trade at the Advertising Association, tells PoliticsHome about the vital role the advertising sector plays in contributing to the nation's economic prosperity and how she believes that with enhanced support, the impact of UK advertising services can resonate even more powerfully worldwide.
Keir Starmer Says Labour Would Bring In 'New Era' Of 'Obsession' With Growth
Economy
Keir Starmer Says Labour Would Bring In "New Era" Of "Obsession" With Growth
Labour leader Keir Starmer has said that Britain is now in a “new era” that needs a “new economic consensus” with an “obsession” for growth and security, in what he described as a “very unusual” stance from Labour.
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Communities
By Building Societies Association
Building society sector performs strongly in first nine months of 2023
Despite challenging economic conditions, building society mortgages and savings balances have increased between January and September 2023. In the same period, balances have fallen across the rest of the market.