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£1.9m scheme announced to help over fifties get into work
The scheme was announced by the Department for Communities and will be open to 50-64-year-olds
Promised reforms to City ‘feel like a damp squib’, says Treasury Committee
The group of MPs said several of the Chancellor’s reforms were nothing more than publishing a document or welcoming a consultation.
UK set for slower growth next year as economy lags behind G7 peers – OECD
The OECD reduced its forecast UK growth rate for 2024 to 0.7%.
Departments face ‘implausibly large’ spending squeeze under Hunt’s plans
The autumn statement offered little extra support for struggling Government departments.
Campaigners say removal of VAT from period pants a ‘real victory’ for consumers
The 0% rate of VAT on women’s period products is to include period underwear.
Treasury accused of ‘pure dogma’ by Patrick Vallance in pandemic notes
The Government’s former chief scientific adviser said there was a lack of transparency on analysis of Covid-19’s impact on the economy.
‘Strategic’ manufacturers to get billions of pounds in Treasury backing
Car makers, aerospace companies and clean energy firms are all set to benefit from a £4.5 billion Government fund.
I will deliver an autumn statement for growth, says Chancellor Jeremy Hunt
The autumn statement will be delivered in the House of Commons on November 22.
Hunt considers further support for businesses ahead of autumn statement
MPs used Treasury questions to press the Chancellor to act over a range of issues.
Boris Johnson referred to Treasury as ‘pro-death squad’, inquiry hears
The former prime minister reportedly used the phrase at a meeting in January 2021, when he wanted a path to eased restrictions.