Jeremy Hunt

Tax cuts will plunge thousands of people into poverty, think tanks warn ahead of the spring budget

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Thousands of families will end up in poverty if the Chancellor cuts national insurance in the spring budget, think tanks have warned. On Wednesday, Jeremy Hunt will unveil his final budget before the next general election, where he is widely expected to cut taxes in a last-ditch effort to win back voters. Mr Hunt has … Read more

Hunt refuses to rule out shock income tax cut amid warnings of revolt if budget favors the rich

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The prospect of a shock income tax cut has emerged after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt failed to rule it out. Mr Hunt said he wanted to put the country on “a path to lower taxes” but would “only do so in a responsible way” as he prepares to unveil his autumn statement on Wednesday. It was … Read more