Hiltzik: How to save Social Security without killing it
A hoary old chestnut in government circles describes all budgets as mostly political documents. But what can you say about a budget that’s nothing but…
After House approval, Senate works late on $1.2T budget bill as shutdown deadline nears
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La. speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo…
How to close California’s budget deficit? Democrats plan to have a plan
The three most powerful Democrats at the state Capitol came out Wednesday with a strange announcement. It boiled down to this: They’re working on a…
California has an enormous budget deficit. Newsom and lawmakers say they plan to make a plan
With a budget deficit of at least $38 billion hanging over their heads, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders of the state Senate and Assembly…
I gave my council house kitchen a pretty makeover on a budget – I made shelves from scaffold boards we found at the dump
A WOMAN has shared how she gave her council house kitchen a ‘pretty’ makeover, without breaking the bank. So if you’re on a budget but…
Nuclear power industry launch drive to double workforce – as Chancellor gives backing in Budget
CHANCELLOR Jeremy Hunt backed nuclear power in his Budget as the solution to spiralling energy costs. He unveiled plans to introduce cutting-edge technology called Small…
Can the Conservative government’s budget win over British voters? | Business and Economy
Britain is cutting taxes for workers again ahead of elections. Britain slipped into recession late last year, and many people and businesses are struggling with…
Tax reform, border funds and Israel aid: Biden releases 2025 budget request | Politics News
United States President Joe Biden has unveiled a $7.3bn budget proposal that underscores his efforts to pursue several progressive objectives while pushing for more funding…
Rishi Sunak planning to curb benefits to pay for tax cuts in another Budget before General Election
RISHI Sunak will pay for more National Insurance tax cuts by curbing benefits, it has emerged. The Prime Minister is also planning a pre election…
What does the Budget mean for you and your money?
By Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondentThe theatre of Budget day may have allowed Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to set the stage for an election, by…
‘Too much excitement’ from noisy MPs during Budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt was interrupted by noisy MPs, on multiple occasions, during his delivery of the Spring Budget. Deputy Speaker Dame Eleanor Laing joked MPs…
Budget 2024: Is the tax take the highest for 70 years?
Image source, UK Parliament/Maria UngerBy BBC Verify team BBC NewsChancellor Jeremy Hunt has set out his Budget which he said would "put the country back…
Holiday let Budget changes not enough, critics say
The chancellor is scrapping a range of tax breaks to help local people in tourist spots afford homes. Source link
Budget leaves Labour seeking savings to fund pledges
The party's spending proposals have been thrown into disarray after Jeremy Hunt copied its tax plans. Source link
Martin Lewis reveals 11 crucial takeaways from Spring Budget 2024 – plus how to find out your new take home pay
MARTIN Lewis have revealed the 11 crucial takeaways from Spring Budget 2024. The money saving expert has summed up Wednesday's announcement into key pointers so…
Budget will put more money in our pockets but it won’t change my vote… Sun readers react to Jeremy Hunt’s giveaways
CHANCELLOR Jeremy Hunt gave more help to workers in yesterday’s Budget with another 2p cut in National Insurance following the one announced in November. Together,…
Budget tax cuts are a Tory con, says Keir Starmer
Labour says people are still being asked to pay "more for less", despite a cut to National Insurance. Source link
Budget announcement: Jeremy Hunt hikes aviation tax – what it means for your holidays
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a hike in the tax paid for those on "non-economy flights" - such as business class and first class as…
Budget announcement: Government comes after holiday lets by scrapping £300million tax break
Jeremy Hunt, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has announced in his 2024 budget that generous tax break scheme designed to benefit holiday let landlords will…
Can Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget revive Britain’s Tories? | News
Jeremy Hunt, the United Kingdom’s chancellor of the Exchequer, is poised to deliver his spring budget as the country prepares itself for the likelihood of…