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Five former Health Secretaries call for memorial to tens of thousands of stillborn babies buried in unmarked mass graves.

Five former Health Secretaries call for memorial to tens of thousands of stillborn babies buried in unmarked mass graves

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

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Trump renews unsuccessful calls from first term for US to buy Greenland from Denmark

A US ethics committee report's found Matt Gaetz paid women for sex - including a 17-year-old girl

Trump ally Matt Gaetz paid for sex and drugs while in office, ethics report finds

Donald Trump has suggested he may try to regain control on the Panama Canal after describing the deal to sell the passage to Panama as 'foolish'.

Trump suggests he wants to regain control of Panama Canal when he assumes the Presidency

President-elect Donald Trump has poked fun at Democrat attacks on his ally and major donor Elon Musk's influence over his incoming administration.

Trump jokes about Elon Musk becoming President after Democrats took aim at Tesla founder's influence
U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to reporters outside of the House Chambers in the U.S. Capitol on December 19, 2024 in Washington, DC.

US Government on verge of shutdown as Trump-backed funding bill fails to pass

Peter Mandelson is set to be named ambassador to the US

'Prince of Darkness' returns: Peter Mandelson to be named US ambassador as Starmer plans for Trump presidency
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has admitted Ukraine cannot defeat Russia on the battlefield

Zelenskyy admits Ukraine can’t defeat Russia on the battlefield, as Starmer urges Trump to ‘stand by Kyiv’
Labour MP seeks to block Elon Musk "gaming the system" over controversial rumoured $100 million donation to Reform UK.

Labour MP seeks to block Elon Musk "gaming the system" over controversial rumoured $100 million donation to Reform UK
Keir Starmer has backed Trump's calls for NATO members to spend more on defence

'Europe must do more': Starmer supports Trump in calling out NATO countries not spending enough on defence
Trump brands Ukraine's use of USA missies ‘big mistake’ as Starmer warns against wavering support

Donald Trump could stop Ukraine using US made missiles branding decision by Biden a 'big mistake'

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President Biden Speaks On The 30th Anniversary Of The Family And Medical Leave Act At The White House

Former US president Bill Clinton discharged from hospital - and will be home for Christmas

President Biden Speaks On The 30th Anniversary Of The Family And Medical Leave Act At The White House

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Starmer looking towards 'better, brighter future for every person' in Christmas message amid turbulent year for UK
The Government could face a vote on denying WASPI compensation.

Government facing Commons vote amid WASPI women 'betrayal'

Reform UK has multiple billionaires ready to donate to the party, treasurer Nick Candy has said as rumour swirl over a potential £100 million influx from Elon Musk.

'Multiple billionaires' want to donate to Reform UK, party treasurer says amid Musk rumours
Donald Trump will appoint Mark Burnett, a former producer of reality show The Apprentice starring the incoming president, as special envoy to the United Kingdom.

Trump appoints former The Apprentice producer Mark Burnett as Special Envoy to UK

Donald Trump's former campaign manager has called Peter Mandelson "an absolute moron"

Trump ally brands Peter Mandelson 'absolute moron' for past comments after Labour peer named US ambassador
Peter Mandelson

Peter Mandelson confirmed as UK's next ambassador to the US as Starmer plans for Trump presidency
Sue Gray has been nominated for a peerage

Keir Starmer's former chief of staff and Partygate investigator Sue Gray to get peerage - list in full
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer appearing before the Liaison Committee

Starmer says he wouldn't change anything he's done as PM and claims worst-off are 'already doing better with Labour'