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February figures from BRC highlight impact of cost of living crisis on British economy before budget

Cancer Research UK has called for action by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.

Jeremy Hunt will reveal Spring Budget on 15 March as country battles soaring inflation, rising interest rates and high food prices

The chancellor is unlikely to make giveaways next week, but he could offer more help with energy bills

City comment: If the Chancellor’s exciting new plan costs or saves less than £25 billion, it is a waste of time.

Ben Wallace has lobbied for extra funding to deal with inflationary pressures and the cost of backing Ukraine in the fight against Russia.

City comment: If the Chancellor’s exciting new plan costs or saves less than £25 billion, it is a waste of time.

Government also looking into allowing more hospitality staff to come from abroad

Families are ‘sick to the back teeth of being ripped off by the Tory government’, SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has said.

LONDON — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants to use his deal with the European Union on Northern Ireland to cement a reputation for competence and delivery. Several members of his Cabinet are instead hoping it will mark a return to traditional Tory tax cutting.

There are rumours that next month's bills are being prepared as if the £2,500 cap will stay have sparked poverty campaigners' hopes