What could Conservative and Labour manifestos spell for the UK’s economy?
Major parties clearly understand the UK’s economic problems, even if the solutions take time
Jeremy Hunt
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Prime minister Rishi Sunak places ‘economic stability’ at the forefront of election pitch
Conservative leader has called a snap general election for 4 July
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Higher-than-expected UK borrowing could spoil chance for pre-election tax cut
Government borrowing was £6.6bn above target, giving the Chancellor less room for tax cuts
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Nine key takeaways from the Spring Budget 2024
The launch of a British ISA, pensions to disclose UK equity allocation and a 2% national insurance cut
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Spring Budget 2024: Green industry funding and windfall tax extensions
The government is doubling down on their nuclear power strategy
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Spring Budget 2024: National Insurance cut by 2% – but could be a ‘sneaky tax grab’
‘Double-whammy’ of cuts will lower the main NI rate from 12% to 8%, but could ultimately see UK workers unknowingly pay more
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Spring Budget 2024: Natwest share sale on track for the summer
Government will sell some of its stake in the bank to the public ‘at the earliest opportunity’
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Spring Budget 2024: Higher property capital gains tax dropped to 24%
In a bid to ‘encourage second homeowners to sell their properties’
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Spring Budget 2024: Non-dom tax replaced with ‘modern residency system’
Change estimated to bring in £2.7bn each year
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Spring Budget 2024: Chancellor increases VAT threshold
Also extends business rate support in measures targeted at SMEs
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Spring Budget 2024: Five industry wishes
Industry commentators reveal their priorities ahead of the 2024 Spring Budget
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TheCityUK calls on chancellor to remove stamp duty on trading
Financial services trade body has outlined its submissions to HM Treasury