UK to explore options for NatWest retail share offer Britain's finance minister Jeremy Hunt said he would explore options for a NatWest retail share offer in the next 12 months, opening up the possibility … Business • 22 Nov
UK's Hunt cuts taxes in bid to boost economy British finance minister Jeremy Hunt has announced a bigger-than-expected cut in social security contributions and made incentives for business investment permanent in a bid to … Business • 22 Nov
Hunt stays as UK finance minister after reshuffle British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's office said today that Jeremy Hunt would remain as finance minister, after Mr Sunak made changes to his top team … Business • 13 Nov
UK borrows less than expected in July Britain recorded a smaller-than-expected budget deficit in July, official data showed today, giving finance minister Jeremy Hunt a bit of hope that he can cut … Business • 22 Aug
Hunt to sign financial services deal with Brussels British Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is to sign an agreement with the EU that will see London and Brussels working closer together on financial services and … Business • 27 Jun
High inflation helps to swell April's UK budget deficit Britain borrowed more than expected in April as high inflation pushed the government's debt interest bill to a new record for the month, even before … Business • 23 May
UK reports lower than expected government borrowing The UK government borrowed less than predicted in the financial year that ended in March, according to data today which showed finance minister Jeremy Hunt … Business • 25 Apr
Britain to bolster financial system after SVB collapse The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has shown the need to build a larger and more diverse financial system by bolstering the stock market and … Business • 15 Mar
UK Budget: Hunt pledges reform to spur slow economy British finance minister Jeremy Hunt announced a plan that he hopes will speed up Britain's stagnating economy, including childcare and tax reforms to get more … Business • 15 Mar
Britain extends household energy support scheme to June Britain extended its support for household energy bills by three months to the end of June, the government said today, keeping a lid on household … Business • 15 Mar
Return to school unexpectedly boosts UK economy British economic output rose by a better-than-expected 0.3% month-on-month in January, according to data today that could bolster investors' bets that the Bank of England … Business • 10 Mar
Hunt to keep tight UK budget with eye on 2024 election British finance minister Jeremy Hunt looks set to keep his grip on the public finances in next week's budget, refraining from big tax cuts or … Business • 08 Mar
McGrath travels to London to meet British Chancellor The Minister for Finance is travelling to London today where he will meet with British Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt. Business • 25 Jan
Energy support, debt interest swell UK borrowing The UK government borrowed more last month than in any December since monthly records began 30 years ago, reflecting the huge cost of energy support, … Business • 24 Jan
Nationwide warns of rising bad loans as outlook sours The UK's Nationwide Building Society said bad loans are likely to rise as pressure on household finances squeezes its customers, even as it reported profits … Business • 18 Nov 22
Sterling, UK bond prices dip as Hunt gives tough budget Sterling and UK government bond prices fell today after British finance minister Jeremy Hunt announced a string of tax increases and tighter public spending in … Business • 17 Nov 22
UK budget will lead to 'shallower downturn' - Hunt Britain has unveiled an austerity budget with £55 billion of tax hikes and spending cuts, despite confirming its economy is in recession. Business • 17 Nov 22
Sterling recovery stalls but set for third weekly gain The British pound fell against the dollar today but was still set for its third consecutive weekly gain, its longest positive streak since February. Business • 28 Oct 22
Sterling hits six week high as budget plan delayed Sterling soared to six-week highs today, as Britain's new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak held his first cabinet meeting and a decision to delay the announcement … Business • 26 Oct 22
Sterling pauses after UK fiscal U-turn rally The dollar lost ground against sterling and other major peers today as investor sentiment picked up following the UK's dramatic U-turn over the tax-slashing mini … Business • 18 Oct 22
Jeremy Hunt - The UK's new Chancellor Britain's new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, is no stranger to UK government roles, having spent his 17-year career in politics in a variety … World • 14 Oct 22
Boris Johnson's first 100 days New British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will face a series of challenges in his first 100 days in office, culminating in the Brexit deadline on … Politics • 23 Jul 19
Johnson elected as new UK Conservative Party leader Boris Johnson has been elected as the new leader of the British Conservative Party and is set to take over as prime minister from Theresa … UK • 23 Jul 19
Tory leadership election: How the week will unfold A new British prime minister will enter Number 10 Downing Street this week as the contest to replace Theresa May as Tory leader draws to … World • 22 Jul 19
Voting closed in race to become British PM Voting has closed today in the contest to become Britain's next prime minister, with Boris Johnson expected to be confirmed as the winner charged with … World • 22 Jul 19
