The UK’s Treasury chief on Friday criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for consistently underestimating the UK’s economy, after it predicted that it would perform poorly this year. The comments…
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Britain’s Economy is Back, Says Chancellor
by Kit Westby Kit WestChancellor Jeremy Hunt says Britain’s economy is “back”, and that his strategy for growth has been welcomed at the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington. His predecessor, Kwasi Kwarteng, left…
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Jeremy Hunt given warning of £70bn rise in UK government borrowing
by Lucas Hayesby Lucas HayesChancellor Jeremy Hunt is planning a big package of spending cuts and tax increases in Thursday’s Autumn Statement after being warned that UK public borrowing will be about £70bn larger…