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Scottish Secretary defends UK Government's decision to extend windfall tax on oil and gas licenses
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack defended the UK Government's decision to announce an extension to the windfall tax on oil and gas licenses and said he understood why Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross spoke out against it. He was visiting...
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Household Support Fund kept me afloat, says former nurse after scheme extension
A former registered NHS nurse who can no longer work due to a disability has said she would be “at rock bottom” without the Household Support Fund, which was extended for six months in the spring Budget on Wednesday. Shirley Widdop, 56,...
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Sunak and Hunt raise toast to tax cut with workers at warehouse after Budget
The Prime Minister raised a toast to the Chancellor’s tax cut with workers during a visit to a builders warehouse in London. Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt had tea and biscuits with workers at a Selco Builders Warehouse following the Budget...
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Sunak and Hunt visit London builders merchant following Budget
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt records a broadcast clip during a visit to a builders merchant in south east London, after the Chancellor delivered his Budget at the Houses of Parliament.
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt pool clip following Budget announcement
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt records a broadcast clip during a visit to a builders merchant in south east London, after the Chancellor delivered his Budget at the Houses of Parliament.
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Chancellor's Budget was 'missed opportunity', says Caroline Lucas
Green MP Caroline Lucas says that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Budget was a "missed opportunity", and said that there was a "massive climate-shaped hole" in the statement.
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The Budget 'won’t make a dent' in Northern Ireland’s financial challenges, says Stormont’s finance minister
The Budget “won’t make a dent” in Northern Ireland’s financial challenges, Stormont’s finance minister has said. Caoimhe Archibald said the financial outlook for public services remains extremely challenging for devolved governments....
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Politics daily briefing: March 6 – Budget day
Daily politics briefing for Budget day, March 6, as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is widely anticipated to announce a 2p cut in national insurance as the Government tries to tempt voters ahead of a general election expected later this year.
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Members of Cabinet arrive at Downing Street ahead of Chancellor delivering spring Budget
Footage of Cabinet members arriving at Downing Street hours ahead of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivering the spring Budget. Includes, in order of appearance: David T C Davies, Andrew Mitchell, Grant Shapps, Michelle Donelan, Steve Barclay,...
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Ministers arrive in Downing Street for Cabinet meeting as Chancellor prepares to deliver Budget
Ministers arrived in Downing Street on Wednesday morning for a Cabinet meeting before Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivers his Budget to Parliament. Mr Hunt is widely expected to unveil a 2p cut in national insurance in an attempt to shore up...
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt holds famous red briefcase ahead of Budget speech
All eyes are on Jeremy Hunt today as the Chancellor will deliver his Budget in the House of Commons. The Budget is likely to be the last one before the UK goes to the polls in a general election that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will take...
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt appears outside 11 Downing Street as he prepares to deliver Budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has appeared outside 11 Downing Street for a traditional photocall as he prepares to deliver his Budget. He is widely expected to unveil a 2p cut in national insurance as the Government tries to shore up support...
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Jeremy Hunt prepares to deliver spring Budget - slow motion footage
Slow motion footage of Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt leaving 11 Downing Street, London, with his ministerial box before delivering his Budget in the Houses of Parliament.
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Hunt promises ‘permanent cuts in taxation’ in pre-election Budget
Jeremy Hunt has said “lower tax means higher growth” as he promised “permanent cuts in taxation” for families on the eve of his Budget, expected to feature a 2p cut in national insurance. The Chancellor said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s...
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Tax cuts would be a 'deception' says Sir Ed Davey ahead of the budget
Interview with Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey in Milford, Surrey. Sir Ed Davey described reported National Insurance cuts coming in Wednesday's budget as a "deception" as he visited the Chancellor's constituency in Surrey.
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Budget tax cuts would be a 'deception' and a "swindle" says Sir Ed Davey
Sir Ed Davey has described reported National Insurance cuts coming in Wednesday's Budget as a "deception" as he visited the Chancellor's constituency in Surrey. He said that tax burdens were actually going up under the Conservative...
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What could be announced in Wednesday’s Budget?
Speculation continues to mount as the Chancellor prepares to deliver what is likely to be the last Budget before the general election. Most of that speculation has so far focused on tax cuts, although both Jeremy Hunt and Rishi Sunak...
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Sunak insists economy ‘on the right track’ ahead of Budget
Rishi Sunak claimed the UK economy is getting “on the right track” as he visited the site of the former Honda car factory. The Japanese car giant’s plant in Swindon, Wiltshire, shut in 2021 with the loss of thousands of jobs and the site...
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Politics daily briefing: February 29
Daily politics briefing for February 29, as shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves says Labour would inherit the worst economic situation of any government "since the Second World War" if it wins power in a general election.
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Politics daily briefing: December 28
Daily politics briefing for December 28, as the Treasury's confirmation that the Budget will be delivered on March 6 fuelled speculation of a spring general election.
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Humza Yousaf serves an early Christmas dinner to elderly residents at risk of loneliness in Dundee
Humza Yousaf served an early Christmas dinner to elderly residents at risk of loneliness in Dundee. The First Minister was put to work by Dundee United’s Community Trust to serve soup, turkey and pudding to football fans at Tannadice...
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Mark Drakeford gives interview after announcing plans to step down as first minister - full version
Mark Drakeford is “optimistic” about the next general election for Labour – despite proposed budget cuts by the Labour-run Welsh Government. The Labour First Minister of Wales, who recently said he intends to stand down in March, also...
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Drakeford ‘optimistic’ about Labour’s election chances despite Welsh budget cuts
Mark Drakeford is “optimistic” about the next general election for Labour – despite proposed budget cuts by the Labour-run Welsh Government. The Labour First Minister of Wales, who recently said he intends to stand down in March, also...
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Sunak says there is 'momentum' in UK economy as business leaders gather for Global Investment Summit
Rishi Sunak said there is “very positive momentum behind the UK economy” as leading investors gathered at Hampton Court Palace. Arriving at the Global Investment Summit, the Prime Minister told reporters: “My singular focus is driving...