Rishi Sunak backs Red Wall lockdown rebels: Chancellor shares the ‘frustrations’ of Northern Tory MPs over the latest round of coronavirus curbs Chancellor suggested he sympathised with the MPs who penned letter to PM 55 Tories in Northern Research Group demanded roadmap out of restrictions Sunak said, ‘I absolutely share my colleagues’ frustration at restrictions’ … Read more
Rishi Sunak backs Red Wall rebels: Chancellor shares the ‘frustrations’ of Northern Tory MPs over the latest round of coronavirus curbs Chancellor suggested he sympathised with the MPs who penned letter to PM 55 Tories in Northern Research Group demanded roadmap out of restrictions Sunak said, ‘I absolutely share my colleagues’ frustration at restrictions’ By … Read more
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak ‘are at loggerheads over three-year funding package for the military’ as coronavirus crisis hammers government finances Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak said to be clashing over military budget plans PM wants a three-year settlement so defence and security review can go ahead Chancellor insisted financial situation too uncertain during coronavirus … Read more
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak ‘are at loggerheads over three-year funding package for the military’ as coronavirus crisis hammers government finances Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak said to be clashing over military budget plans PM wants a three-year settlement so defence and security review can go ahead Chancellor insisted financial situation too uncertain during coronavirus … Read more
Experts voiced shock that Rishi Sunak does not know how much his latest huge coronavirus bailout will cost – as gloomy figures showed the UK economic recovery is slowing. The respected IFS think-tank said it was ‘extraordinary’ that the Treasury failed to provide a clear estimate for the huge package unveiled by the Chancellor yesterday. … Read more
Rishi’s new bailout Firms in Tier 2 lockdown eligible for £2,100-a-month grants, potentially benefiting 150,000 businesses. If there is full take-up it could cost £1.2billion. Job Support Scheme changed so employers pay just 5 per cent of unworked hours – down from a third – and the minimum threshold for hours worked will be one day … Read more
Rishi’s new bailout Firms in Tier 2 lockdown eligible for £2,100-a-month grants, potentially benefiting 150,000 businesses. If there is full take-up it could cost £1.2billion. Job Support Scheme changed so employers pay just 5 per cent of unworked hours – down from a third – and the minimum threshold for hours worked will be one day … Read more
Rishi’s new bailout Firms in Tier 2 lockdown eligible for £2,100-a-month grants, potentially benefiting 150,000 businesses. If there is full take-up it could cost £1billion. Job Support Scheme changed so employers pay just 5 per cent of unworked hours – down from a third – and the minimum threshold for hours worked will be one day … Read more
Rishi’s new bailout Firms in Tier 2 lockdown eligible for £2,100-a-month grants, potentially benefiting 150,000 businesses. Job Support Scheme changed so employers pay just 5% of unworked hours – down from a third – and the minimum threshold for hours worked will be one day a week instead of 33%. Self-employed grants increased to cover … Read more
Rishi Sunak is working on package to help companies stuck in Tier Two coronavirus lockdown, says Treasury staff The Chancellor is considering ‘range of measures’ to help restricted businesses Rishi Sunak underlined the economic damage caused by Covid-19 restrictions Finance officials have predicted the GDP will be 3 per cent smaller in long term By … Read more