Autumn Statement News

22.12 / 12:57

inflation Bank of England UK Interest rates Monetary Policy Committee Chancellor of the Exchequer 2024 Jeremy Hunt raises prospect of rate cuts in 2024 - reports

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has spurred optimism that the Bank of England could begin interest rate cuts next year, if the government delivers its economic policies.: Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street

13.03 / 09:51

UPS economy Align Boeing reports Economists flag potential historic divergence between BoE and OBR growth forecasts

On Tuesday (12 March), economists gave evidence in the second of three TSC meetings taking a look at Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget last week, in which they noted the numbers on the UK's growth outlook were not aligned between the two institutions. Accompanying the Budget, the OBR report was upgraded from its previous forecast in the Autumn Statement, and suggested GDP growth would average 0.8% in 2024, up from the previously forecast 0.7%. The economy is then predicted to grow 1.9% in 2025, 2% in 2026, 1.8% in 2027 and 1.7% in 2028. By contrast, the BoE downgraded it latest f...

15.02 / 09:29

economics UK Treasury Chancellor of the Exchequer tax cuts Jeremy Hunt weighs tightening public spending to fund tax cuts - reports

On 14 February, the OBR handed Jeremy Hunt (pictured) its forecast for how much fiscal headroom he will have for the upcoming Budget, this is likely to determine his decision regarding public spending plans.

24.01 / 17:19

UK companies Chancellor of the Exchequer equities AJ Bell AJ Bell calls on Jeremy Hunt to introduce 'radical' ISA reform

AJ Bell urged the chancellor to slash any plans to create a ‘Great British ISA’, highlighting the restriction of investment choice as a potential issue for investors.

19.01 / 12:49

UK AJ Bell tax cuts Chancellor Hunt signals more tax cuts ahead of election - reports

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt | Copyright HM Treasury

20.12 / 10:55

economics inflation UK CPI Office for National Statistics UK inflation falls further than expected in November to 3.9%

The fall defied expectations, as economists had forecast inflation to decrease to 4.4% for the month, from 4.6% in October 2023.

07.12 / 12:45

Morningstar AJ Bell Evelyn Partners Platforms LTAFs elude retail investors as platforms shun Innovative Finance ISA

AJ Bell, Hargreaves Lansdown, interactive investor and Evelyn Partners’ Bestinvest all told Investment Week they currently have 'no plans' to offer an IFISA.

29.11 / 12:20

UK Debt net zero government debt freeze Government debt reduction forecasts include inflation-linked fuel duty rises despite 13-year freeze

A panel of independent economists were quizzed by TSC chair Harriett Baldwin on their views regrading Hunt's latest Autumn Statement: Credit: HM Treasury

28.11 / 19:55

economics UK Budget Treasury Select Committee OBR OBR warns fiscal rules 'never require the chancellor to get debt falling'

Debt would have been £85bn in five years’ time if the chancellor had not taken any action at the Autumn Statement, OBR chair Richard Hughes said.

28.11 / 11:59

Prime Minister UK renewable energy Tech Sunak reveals £29.5bn investment in UK sectors at Global Investment Summit

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (pictured) said it was 'huge vote of confidence in the future of the UK economy' and that the government was making Britain the 'best place in the world to invest and do business'.

24.11 / 17:14

economics Bank of England UK jp morgan Treasury Jeremy Hunt disbands Economic Advisory Council after a year

JPMAM's Karen Ward, who was a founding member of the Economic Advisory Council

23.11 / 15:38

inflation Bank of England UK monetary policy Autumn Statement 23 Chancellor Hunt reaffirms commitment to BoE's 2% inflation target

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt (pictured). Copyright HM Treasury

23.11 / 15:38

industry Autumn Statement 23 Harrington Review calls for 'fundamental shift' to close annual £50bn foreign direct investment gap

'We have heard time and again about government systems that are too often disorganised, risk-averse, siloed, and inflexible when it comes to the needs of modern investors.'

23.11 / 10:16

Waters economy President Celebrity country information gatherings European stocks edge higher ahead of key PMI data, ECB minutes

Investing.com — European stock markets edged higher Thursday, as investors awaited the minutes from the October ECB meeting as well as the latest regional business activity data.

23.11 / 06:24

Digital Gap UK exclusive innovations testing UK Finance Minister Proposes Sandbox Initiative for Digital Assets Legislation

The UK government has announced a new legislative proposal for a Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS), aiming to create a supportive testing environment for crypto technologies and services.

22.11 / 19:31

regulation UK Treasury financial conduct authority FCA Autumn Statement 23 Powers proposed for FCA to implement UK retail disclosure framework

The initial draft was published earlier in July, but this updated covers the 'near final version' of the rules, although the Treasury will continue to seek 'technical comments' until 10 January 2024. | Credit: iStock

22.11 / 19:31

UK Budget Pensions NatWest Inheritance tax Ten key takeaways from the 2023 Autumn Statement

Investment Week summarises ten of the key points from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement, released earlier today (22 November). Credit: HM Treasury

22.11 / 19:31

Bank of England UK Recession Cost of Living tax cuts DICE Autumn Statement 23: 'Last roll of the dice' for government pre-election

'Today’s Autumn Statement demonstrates the pressure the government is under with an election imminent over the coming year.' Picture by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street

22.11 / 16:29

regulation Financial Services Wealth managers financial conduct authority FCA Asset Managers Draft regulations offer FCA powers to restrict short selling in 'exceptional circumstances'

The regulator must post a notice explaining why the measure has been taken, a duration of impact and regularly review the prohibition or restriction.

22.11 / 16:29

UK FTSE 100 Autumn Statement 23 Autumn Statement 23: Markets reflect 'mild disappointment' at Autumn Statement

The value of the pound declined slightly against the dollar following Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s speech, from $1.254 to $1.246.

22.11 / 16:29

Treasury AIC Wealth Club VCTs/EIS EIS Autumn Statement 23: VCT and EIS sunset clauses extended by a decade

The government said it will extend them by a decade to 6 April 2023, after the Treasury confirmed last month the clauses would be expanded to April 2025.

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