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Jeremy Hunt was made Chancellor by Liz Truss

Jeremy Hunt says he is ‘trying to achieve the same things as Liz Truss’ and ‘denies long-term effects of mini-budget’

Jeremy Hunt has challenged Keir Starmer not to raise property taxes

Jeremy Hunt challenges Keir Starmer not to raise property taxes as row over public finances rumbles on

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'What on earth are they doing?!': Chancellor slams junior doctors' strike before election as 'political football'

'What on earth are they doing?!': Chancellor slams junior doctors' strike before election as 'political football'

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has refused to rule out new taxes.

Hunt refuses to rule out new taxes but says Tories' 'direction of travel' is lower taxation

Jeremy Hunt said he's "very cross at them asking to be bailed out" by bill payers

Jeremy Hunt says he’s ‘very cross’ at Thames water asking for bill payers to ‘bail them out’ with bill rises

The rate of UK inflation has fallen to the lowest rate in three years

UK inflation falls to 2.3% in April but Jeremy Hunt warns 'cost of living crisis not over'

Rachel Reeves has said Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt are gaslighting Brits over the economy - as Labour analysis claims high inflation has cost workers almost the equivalent of a 1p hike in tax.

Reeves accuses Sunak of gaslighting Britain on economy as research claims Inflation 'costs UK same as 1% tax hike'

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Infected blood victim Bill Wright has criticised the payout scheme

'This isn't about money, people died': Infected blood victim calls Jeremy Hunt payout announcement 'sinister'

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt at the Infected Blood Inquiry in London where he is being questioned on the Government's response to the use of infected blood and blood products and the question of compensation. Picture date: Friday July 28, 2023.

Jeremy Hunt says expected infected blood payouts of £10bn fulfil promise to constituent who died due to scandal

Jeremy Hunt delivered his speech from behind a lectern emblazoned with 'Labour's Tax rises'

Labour ‘will help themselves to your family’s wallets,’ Jeremy Hunt claims, as he says tax cuts to come under Tories

Jeremy Hunt is promising further tax cuts if the Conservatives win the general election.

Jeremy Hunt to promise further tax cuts as he hits out at Labour over 'playground politics'

Chancellor brands Labour plan to tackle small boat crossings 'absolute joke' which will 'encourage more people to come'

Chancellor brands Labour plan to tackle small boat crossings 'absolute joke' which will 'encourage more people to come'

The UK economy rebounded out of recession with faster-than-expected growth

Chancellor predicts 'interest rate cuts this summer' but refuses to say when - as UK economy comes out of recession

The UK economy rebounded out of recession with faster-than-expected growth

UK escapes recession as economy grows 0.6% in first quarter of 2024

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt (L), Andrew Bailey (R)

Chancellor warns Bank of England against cutting interest rates too quickly warning inflation could spike again

Keir Starmer Congratulates David Skaith On His Election To York And North Yorkshire Mayor

Rachel Reeves slaps down PM's hung Parliament claims & 'deluded' Tories 'gaslighting' Brits on economy

Defence spending will not be increased until after the general election

Jeremy Hunt admits Britain needs to increase defence spending – but no extra cash will be given before next election

Jeremy Hunt doubles down on claim £100k a year 'is not a huge salary' after criticism for being 'out of touch'

Jeremy Hunt doubles down on claim £100k a year 'is not a huge salary' after criticism for being 'out of touch'

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Jeremy Hunt says government 'committed' to pensions triple lock, but refuses to confirm WASPI compensation

Jeremy Hunt has been criticised by Labour's Jonathan Ashworth

Labour calls Jeremy Hunt 'desperately out of touch' after Chancellor says £100,000 is 'not a huge salary'

Jeremy Hunt is said to have had an 'awful' meeting with Sir James Dyson

Jeremy Hunt told James Dyson that he 'should try being an MP himself' during 'awful' meeting

The director of the IFS has said that the next parliament will be the 'most difficult of any in 80 years'.

Next five years will be ‘most difficult period’ for a parliament 'since Second World War', IFS warns

Rachel Reeves has said Labour will aim to cut tax

Labour government would aim to cut taxes, Rachel Reeves says, after Conservatives slash National Insurance

'Britain deserves better': Keir Starmer slates 'Tory con' Budget and brands 'nicked' non-dom policy 'a desperate move'

'Britain deserves better': Keir Starmer slates 'Tory con' Budget and brands 'nicked' non-dom policy 'a desperate move'

At a glance: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveils 'tax-cutting' Budget

Budget at a glance: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announces National Insurance cut and alcohol and fuel duty freezes

Jeremy Hunt delivering the Budget

Jeremy Hunt freezes duty on fuel and alcohol as he unveils pre-election 'tax-cutting' Budget

The chancellor wants to make national insurance on of the key measures in the spring Budget

‘We’re sticking to the plan’: Chancellor poised to unveil 2p National Insurance cut saving people a total of £900 a year

The chancellor has decided to make national insurance the main measure in the spring Budget

Jeremy Hunt plots Budget tax giveaway, sparking election talk, as opposition parties say households still worse off

Here's everything to expect in the Spring Budget.

Everything to expect in Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Budget: From tax cuts to vape duty

The King has continued royal duties amid his cancer treatment as he met with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt ahead of tomorrow's budget

Royals return? King Charles meets Jeremy Hunt ahead of Budget after MoD said Kate will attend Trooping the Colour

The chancellor has decided to make national insurance the main measure in the spring Budget after deciding against cutting income tax.

Jeremy Hunt 'to cut National Insurance by 2p' in Budget as tax boost for workers

Jeremy Hunt will freeze fuel duty for the 14th year in a row

Jeremy Hunt to extend 5p fuel duty cut in Budget boost for drivers after damning poll predicts Tory wipeout

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Errol Musk called on Starmer to resign

Elon Musk's father calls on Keir Starmer to resign as he claims Labour have 'sent England back 400 years'
UK trains over 50,000 Ukrainian troops and pledges £7.5m in drone support as allies urged to unite on 1,000th day of war

UK trains over 50k Ukrainian troops and pledges £7.5m in drone support as allies urged to unite on 1,000th day of war
Elon Musk 'clashed with Trump's legal adviser'

Elon Musk 'clashes with Trump legal adviser' at Mar-a-Lago over Cabinet picks

A Donald Trump ally has told LBC that Joe Biden is sabotaging peace in Ukraine

Trump ally says Biden is 'sabotaging peace in Ukraine' admitting president-elect likely to reverse missile agreement
Russia has vowed a 'tangible response' to the use of long-range missiles on its territory

Russia vows 'tangible response' if Ukraine uses long-range missiles on its territory - and says 'US would be involved'
Joe Biden has said the US supports Ukrainian sovereignty

Defiant Biden says US 'supports Ukraine's sovereignty' after Russia's WW3 warning over long-range missile threat
Fury in Russia as Biden 'allows Ukraine to use long-range missiles'

Kremlin issues stark WWIII warning as Biden sparks outrage after 'allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles in Russia'
Donald Trump Jr accuses Joe Biden of trying to start WWIII

Donald Trump Jr accuses Joe Biden of trying to start WWIII after 'allowing Ukraine to fire US rockets inside Russia'
A Florida-based cruise company is offering disaffected Democrats the chance to escape Donald Trump's second term with a four-year voyage.

Sea you in 2028! US cruiseline offers Democrats four-year voyage to 'escape Trump'

Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Trump names oil exec climate sceptic Chris Wright to lead Department of Energy

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Soldiers are being trained in trench and urban warfare

'Kill him before he tries to kill you': LBC visits Ukrainian troops being trained by British soldiers
Wes Streeting has launched a review of the role of physician associates in the NHS

Ministers hunt for answers on role of less qualified physician associates in the NHS, as 'toxic debate' rages
Keir Starmer has been urged to axe the inheritance tax changes

Starmer urged to axe inheritance tax change or risk 'ending farming as we know it', as Labour slam 'misinformation'
Farmers protesting in Westminster against a rise in inheritance tax

Minister says claim 70,000 farms to be stung by inheritance tax change is 'absolutely crazy misinformation'
Andrew Marr is questioning if the farmers' protest shows Labour's Budget is starting to unravel

'Do farmers' tax protests show Labour's Budget is starting to unravel?' asks Andrew Marr

LBC spoke to armed forces minister Luke Pollard at a training facility for Ukrainian troops

'We stand together': Ukraine & UK strong in face of Russia's nuclear threats, minister tells LBC
Harry Middleditch told LBC's Henry Riley about the issues facing farmers

'It's the last nail in the coffin': Protesting farmer tells LBC how tax rule change shows 'government isn't listening'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as the UK commits to sending more drones

Drones for Ukraine: UK to send Kyiv more military aid after Biden gives Zelenskyy go-ahead to strike within Russia
Yvette Cooper has warned that police need reform

'Policing by consent at risk if forces are not reformed', Home Secretary warns, as she launches national overhaul
Politician and close security among five people facing prosecution over election date betting scandal

Politician and close security among five people facing prosecution over election date betting scandal