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Think tanks warn tax cuts will push thousands into poverty ahead of spring budget

Thousands of families will be plunged into poverty if the chancellor cuts national insurance in his spring budget, think tanks have warned. On Wednesday Jeremy Hunt will deliver his final Budget before the next general election, where he is widely expected to cut taxes as a last resort to win back voters. Mr Hunt hinted… Read More »

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

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