Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Hunt and Sunak considering “tough” tax hikes

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The government faces a £50bn budget gap. 50/50 cuts and tax increases needed to cover the shortfall. Public sector workers may be handed a 2% salary decrease. As the government faces a £50bn budget gap, “rough” tax increases for everyone are likely. Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt have two-and-a-half weeks until the Autumn Statement to … Read more

Biden and Sunak concur in their initial demand to support Ukraine

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The call was the first between the two since Sunak became Britain’s third prime minister this year. They discussed Ukraine, China and their countries’ special connection. They concurred on the need to face the challenges posed by China. In their first phone discussion after Sunak became Britain’s third prime minister this year, US President Joe … Read more