The Latest Breaking News from Jeremy Hunt

After the Autumn Statement, the director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies Paul Johnson said he would be 'most surprised' if the tax burden returns to pre-Covid average 'at any time in the coming decades'

The Chancellor announced a wave of new support for struggling families this week

Headlines in traditionally friendly Daily Mail, Sun and Telegraph make for tough reading for chancellor

A teacher, a civil servant and an NHS nurse say spending is not enough to tackle costs and avoid strikes

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has produced a highly political autumn statement that throws forward major cuts in public spending to after the next general election. The accompanying economic forecast by the government’s Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) confirms that the country is facing a recession, with unemployment rising, inflation still…

Peter limits himself to spending £5 a day on food

But chancellor says he does not have figures to base decision on

A close look at Thursday's budget shows a string of details buried in the small print which affect everyone

THE Chancellor has admitted Brexit is a barrier to growth as he attempted to defend misery for millions in his austerity budget.

Jeremy Hunt insisted he ‘passionately’ did not want to delay the reforms, which include a care cap, by two years.

Mr Hunt's statement outlined the government's response to the ongoing cost of living crisis