Think tank urges Rishi Sunak to slash and simplify taxes

Rishi Sunak must CUT and simplify taxes to revive the economy after hammer blow from coronavirus lockdown, warn economists Institute of Economic Affairs report calls on Rishi Sunak to reform tax system It suggests Chancellor can learn the lessons from recent history to boost growth Report calls for income tax to be capped at 40 … Read more

Rishi Sunak will launch £238m back-to-work jobs scheme to help Britons unemployed due to coronavirus

Rishi Sunak dishes up £238m back-to-work scheme: Chancellor to launch jobs drive – as he blasts ‘frustrating’ pub curfew and vows to fight full new lockdown Rishi Sunak will launch a £238m back-to-work jobs scheme today called JETS The new programme will assist those who lost work as a result of the pandemic  Chancellor will … Read more

Boris Johnson abandoned plans for a second national lockdown over fears Rishi Sunak could QUIT

Boris Johnson abandoned plans for a second national lockdown over fears Rishi Sunak could QUIT, senior MPs claims as rift claims deepen Rishi Sunak warned second national lockdown would make job near impossible He argued to keep Britain open to protect millions of jobs and businesses  On Thursday, Mr Sunak said the nation needed to … Read more

Boris Johnson abandoned plans for a second national lockdown over fears Rishi Sunak could QUIT

Boris Johnson abandoned plans for a second national lockdown over fears Rishi Sunak could QUIT, senior MPs claims as rift claims deepen Rishi Sunak warned second national lockdown would make job near impossible He argued to keep Britain open to protect millions of jobs and businesses  On Thursday, Mr Sunak said the nation needed to … Read more

Rishi Sunak unveils a replacement for furlough scheme

The chief executive of Next has warned Britain’s economy risks ‘becoming hooked,’ on Government handouts – as bosses give their verdicts on Rishi Sunak’s £9bn scheme that ‘won’t stop job cuts’. Lord Simon Wolfson welcomed Rishi Sunak’s new Job Retention Scheme, saying it was time firms paid more towards wages. The Chancellor said the Jobs … Read more

Rishi Sunak unveils a replacement for furlough scheme

The chief executive of Next has warned Britain’s economy risks ‘becoming hooked,’ on Government handouts – as bosses give their verdicts on Rishi Sunak’s £9bn scheme that ‘won’t stop job cuts’. Lord Simon Wolfson welcomed Rishi Sunak’s new Job Retention Scheme, saying it was time firms paid more towards wages. The Chancellor said the Jobs … Read more

HENRY DEEDES watches Rishi Sunak riding to the rescue again

Fire up the Batmobile, Alfred. Boy Wonder’s back. Once again, Rishi Sunak strode back into the Commons to wave around that increasingly battered chequebook of his. Rishi Rides to the Rescue has been a common narrative of this crisis. While most ministers’ stock has crashed these past six months, the Chancellor’s is on a bull run. … Read more

SIMON WALTERS: The day Rishi Sunak ripped up the truce in Downing Street

Closing his statement to the Commons on his new Covid jobs-rescue package yesterday, Rishi Sunak defiantly gave us a new slogan: ‘Live Without Fear’ They were the three words which spoke volumes about the rift between the Prime Minister and his Chancellor. Closing his statement to the Commons on his new Covid jobs-rescue package yesterday, … Read more

Rishi Sunak slaps dividend ban on big companies

Rishi Sunak slaps dividend ban on big companies: New jobs lifeline has strings attached to stop firms taking advantage By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 24 September 2020 | Updated: 22:25 BST, 24 September 2020 Britain’s biggest firms have been told they cannot pay dividends, dish out bonuses or sack staff … Read more

Rishi Sunak poses for moody photos as Winter Economy Plan announced

Rishi Sunak has provided another gift to his legions of female admirers with a series of moody snaps to make his unveiling of the latest multi-billion Covid rescue package for Britain.  The Chancellor, dubbed ‘Dishy Rishi’ for his good looks, is seen striking a series of poses, from gazing out of the window deep in … Read more