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An Economic Expert Has Demolished Jeremy Hunt's Plan For Pre-Election Tax Cuts

The chancellor is planning some Budget sweeteners for voters.
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Families Will Be Nearly £2,000 Poorer At The End Of This Parliament, Say Economic Experts

The Resolution Foundation said that the Autumn Statement set a "grim" new record for poor living standards.
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Philip Hammond Must Dramatically Raise Taxes To Fulfil Promise To End Austerity, Experts Say

The Chancellor must find the equivalent of a penny on income tax, National Insurance and VAT.
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The Lehman Brothers Crash And The Chaos That Followed – Everything You Need To Know

A look-back on how events unfolded a decade ago.
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Meeting Pressures On The NHS Is Likely To Require Substantial Tax Increases

If we want a health system that meets our expectations and delivers the quality of service that we are accustomed to, we will have to pay for it
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Taxes Must Rise By £2,000 Per Household Or NHS Will Worsen, Experts Warn

'One of the biggest choices in a generation.'
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The Spring Statement Was Something Of A Non-Event, But Showed The Challenges Ahead

The outlook for the government’s finances is extremely challenging over the next decade. A failure to eliminate the deficit by the mid-2020s would not be a surprise
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Revealed: The Ruinous Effect Of Higher Inflation After The Brexit Vote

'Worries about earnings have started to spill over...'
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Theresa May Accused Of Failing 'Just About Managing' Families In First Year As PM

Stats show millions no better off than they were 15 years ago.
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IFS: Tories And Labour Not Being Honest About Election Manifesto Plans

Experts say voters are not being offered a clear choice.
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