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Hunt pledges to make UK ‘the world’s next Silicon Valley’

Hunt pledges to make UK ‘the world’s next Silicon Valley’

The Chancellor’s autumn statement said the Government wanted to combine the UK’s ‘tech and science brilliance’ with ‘formidable financial services’.

People struggling day-to-day ‘don’t see that autumn statement will impact them’

People struggling day-to-day ‘don’t see that autumn statement will impact them’

The Rosmini Centre in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, offers support to the vulnerable,

Boris Johnson was paid £276,000 for speech to American insurance brokers

Boris Johnson was paid £276,000 for speech to American insurance brokers

Boris Johnson’s register of interests indicates he was paid more than £32,000 an hour for his appearance.

How long will the recession last in the UK?

How long will the recession last in the UK?

The answers to some of the top trending questions following the Chancellor’s autumn statement.

Frasers Group takes over lease of Coventry FC’s home ground CBS Arena

Frasers Group takes over lease of Coventry FC’s home ground CBS Arena

The sportswear tycoon’s retail group secured the lease after the appointment of administrators.

Disability and working age benefits to rise in line with inflation

Disability and working age benefits to rise in line with inflation

The move will cost £11 billion but will help protect the most vulnerable, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said.

Pound tumbles amid market fears for UK economy and impact of austerity budget

Pound tumbles amid market fears for UK economy and impact of austerity budget

Sterling dropped more than 1.2% to 1.177 US dollars and was 0.5% lower at 1.14 euros in the wake of the gloomy recession forecasts.

Son-in-law jailed for murdering great-grandmother in her bed

Son-in-law jailed for murdering great-grandmother in her bed

Simon Parks, 52, strangled 79-year-old Mari O’Flynn as she lay in bed at the home they shared in Newport, Gwent.

All NI households to receive £200 payment to help with energy costs – Chancellor

All NI households to receive £200 payment to help with energy costs – Chancellor

Jeremy Hunt also said the NI Executive would receive a further £650 million in additional funding over two years to boost public services.

Evri worst performing parcel firm for second year running

Evri worst performing parcel firm for second year running

Evri, formerly known as Hermes, scored just 1.75 stars out of a possible five in the second annual parcel league table by Citizens Advice.

Royal College of Nursing warns of December strikes over pay

Royal College of Nursing warns of December strikes over pay

Government given five days to open ‘detailed negotiations’ over pay and patient safety.

Business rates package welcomed by industry but ‘urgent reform’ still needed

Business rates package welcomed by industry but ‘urgent reform’ still needed

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled new measures to help businesses and shops that he said will be worth £13.6 billion in total.

Economy set to shrink by 2% as Government debt to soar £400bn higher – OBR

Economy set to shrink by 2% as Government debt to soar £400bn higher – OBR

The Office for Budget responsibility has said the recession is set to last ‘just over a year’.

Lord Lebedev ‘never turns up’ and should be removed from Lords, peer says

Lord Lebedev ‘never turns up’ and should be removed from Lords, peer says

A peer appointed by Boris Johnson should have his peerage revoked as he rarely attends the House of Lords, it has been claimed.

‘Sigh of relief’ for pensioners as triple lock is confirmed for next April

‘Sigh of relief’ for pensioners as triple lock is confirmed for next April

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed that the state pension will be uprated in line with inflation at 10.1% from April 2023.

Social bees ‘travel greater distances for food than solitary ones’

Social bees ‘travel greater distances for food than solitary ones’

The researchers said their findings could have implications for pollination and conservation strategies for bees and plants.

Government’s autumn statement ‘neglects’ entertainment sector, trade bodies say

Government’s autumn statement ‘neglects’ entertainment sector, trade bodies say

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his autumn statement to MPs in the House of Commons on Thursday.

Extra £6 billion funding for insulating draughty homes ‘too little, too late’

Extra £6 billion funding for insulating draughty homes ‘too little, too late’

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announces an additional £6 billion for energy efficiency from 2025.

Kate comforts weeping mother at centre for families fleeing Ukraine war

Kate comforts weeping mother at centre for families fleeing Ukraine war

The Princess of Wales was visiting the Reading Ukrainian Community Centre.

Social housing rent hike cap ‘will save average tenant £200 next year’

Social housing rent hike cap ‘will save average tenant £200 next year’

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt told the Commons that without the cap, families living in the social rented sector would face increases of up to 11%.

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