Jeremy Hunt threatens to slash benefits
The chancellor said he will be looking at the way the sanctions regime works to urge people to get back into work.
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HS2 costs ‘out of control’ but says no decision made on cuts, Chancellor suggests
The Chancellor said he would not comment on speculation that the Birmingham to Manchester leg of the high-speed line could be axed.
Hunt says tax cuts ‘virtually impossible’ in blow to Tory right
Former prime minister Liz Truss was among those calling for the Government to make the move ahead of the autumn statement.
Government proposals to cut benefits dubbed ‘horrific’ by Peter Stefanovic
"This film should shock you to the core", Stefanovic said as he explored a proposed cut to benefits to fund tax cuts.
Sunak declines to rule out real-terms benefits cut
Reports suggest Chancellor Jeremy Hunt could break with the norm by not raising payments in line with inflation.
Jeremy Hunt considering cutting benefits to fund pre-election tax cuts
"He's literally taking from the poor and giving to the rich", one person said.
Jeremy Hunt tried to save ticket offices in his constituency before cuts were announced
Footage posted on social media shows snaking queues at ticket offices, which could soon be closed down under new plans.
Pictures unearthed of Jeremy Hunt at an Extinction Rebellion protest
It would be a real shame if these picture were widely shared.
UK no longer worst-performing economy in G7
Analysis from the OECD forecast that the UK’s economy will just about eke out growth this year, placing it ahead of Germany.