Jeremy Hunt

Changes to wages and National Insurance for Employers

Employers to pay thousands more in National Insurance from April

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited the University on March 15.

Lecturer asked to take down left-wing posters ahead of PM visit

North East council leaders and Levelling Up minister Jacob Young signing the region's trailblazer devolution deal at St Chad's College in Durham.

North East signs 'trailblazer' devolution deal

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt during a visit to Sunderland University

'Totally and utterly transformational' - Chancellor on film studios

North East council leaders Norma Redfearn, Nick Kemp, Martin Gannon, Graeme Miller, Glen Sanderson, Amanda Hopgood, and Tracey Dixon. Photo: NEMCA.

The full list of 'trailblazer' benefits confirmed by the Budget

It's really happening, but who deserves the credit?

Let the credit-claiming begin

Jeremy Hunt

Five key points from the Budget announcement

Jeremy Hunt will announce the 2024 Budget. Credit: Kim Mogg/Getty/Adobe

Budget 2024: Hunt cuts NI again and reforms child benefit

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Budget begins as Sunderland hopes for film studios funding

The economic benefits from Crown Works studios depend very much on Jeremy Hunt's budget.

Please back Sunderland's film studios - you'll be helping yourself

A political row is brewing over funding for the studios.

Political row continues over funding bid for Sunderland film studios

Local Conservatives have an alternative view on how the Crown Works studios should be funded.

Tories call for studios funding which 'better reflects business case'

A CGI image of part of the proposed Crown Works site

Petition urges Government to back Crown Works Studio plan

A CGI of how Crown Works could look.

Tory mayor would 'support Crown Works film studios in Sunderland'

There are concrete proposals to create a major film studio in Sunderland.

Conservatives leader brands film studios request 'unreasonable'

How the proposed Crown Works studios would look.

Politicians back Sunderland film studios plan

The pressure is on Jeremy Hunt

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The scenario on the right depends upon the gentleman on the left.

Mr Hunt's film studio decision will never be forgotten Tony Gillan

A CGI of how Crown Works could look.

Jeremy Hunt warned 'clock is ticking' on Sunderland film studios plans

Campaigners at the publication of a report into the drug Primodos have had to endure claims being dismissed.

SHARON HODGON MP: Justice for Sub-Postmasters is very welcome, but many scandals...

Inflation dropped to 3.9% in November, the lowest level in more than two years. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

Inflation drops to lowest level in more than two years

How the new studio complex could look

'Let's have a Sunderland Barbie' - Jeremy Hunt backs film studio plans

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt visit the car manufacturer Nissan on November 24, 2023 in Sunderland, England. The Prime Minister and Chancellor visit the Japanese car manufacturer as they announce they will be building three new electric car models at its plant in Sunderland as part of a £2bn investment. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Chancellor's delight with Nissan 'massive vote of confidence'

Jeremy Hunt will announce the Autumn Statement today. Credit: Getty/Adobe/Mark Hall

Watch the Chancellor's autumn statement speech here

Shoppers at the Galleries have been outlining what they hope to see in tomorrow's Autumn statement.

Shoppers give message to the Chancellor ahead of Autumn statement

Sunderland City Hall

City leaders unite to demand better funding for council services

The UK's economy has grown by 0.2% in August, with car manufacturing leading the economic boost over the past three months. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK economy grew by 0.2% in August as service sector provides boost

Rishi Sunak is reportedly drawing up plans to slash inheritance tax as he looks to attract voters ahead of the next general election. Credit: Getty Images

Rishi Sunak considering inheritance tax cut

The Prime Minister is considering abolishing inheritance tax, according to reports.

Imogen Howse

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s brother Charlie has died of cancer aged 53

Jeremy Hunt’s brother dies from cancer aged 53

Supermarkets are being told to cut the price of petrol

Supermarkets told to cut petrol prices by watchdog

This is the first time inflation has dropped below double digits since August last year - but concerns remain over the rate at which food prices are increasing..

Inflation drops to 8.7%, food costs still high - how it affects you

The first instalment of the £900 cost of living payments is set to land in bank accounts today. The £301 cash boost from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HMRC will be paid to those who are eligible over the next few weeks from Tuesday, April 25.

Cost of living payment to land in bank accounts from today

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, many households are struggling financially

Cost of living payments will start to land in bank accounts next week

Reporter Neil Fatkin enjoys a day in the life of a nursery practitioner a Stepping Stones Day Nursery.

I tried a day in the life of a nursery teacher - this is what I found out

Benefits sanctions figures.

Sunderland benefits claimants 'more likely' to have cash cut

Teachers are among just one of the many professions striking

Who is striking and when in 2023?

BBC Panorama shared research that shows the cost of fifteen years of wage stagnation on British workers

UK wage stagnation costing British workers £11,000 per year

Buttons Nursery co-owner Michelle Barr (front) has labelled the Government's decision to increase child to staff nursery ratios for two-year-olds as "dangerous and disgusting".

Nursery owner slams child-to-staff ratio increase as 'reckless and dangerous'

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, at a nursery after announcing his childcare reforms.

Four children for every Sunderland childcare place

Figures show 'economically inactive' people.

Two out of five in Sunderland are 'economically inactive'

CAMRA have responded to the Spring Budget

CAMRA says local pubs still under threat despite draught duty cut

Experts from the industry have given an insight into what effect Jeremy Hunt’s new Spring Budget will have on the UK housing market.

What does spring budget mean for housing market? Zoopla forecast

Council tax is on the rise by up to 15% across local authorities in England - Credit: Adobe

April council tax: How to apply for support and how much will it rise?

Smoking is now at least 15% more expensive following Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget 2023 - Credit: Adobe

Bad news for smokers: Cigarettes now cost more than ever

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt leaves Downing Street with the despatch box to present his spring budget

What the Budget means for the North East

Suzanne Morton alongside her daughter Jess who also works at Little Jems Nursery in Hetton-le-Hole.

Budget announcement could be ‘final nail in the coffin’ for some nurseries

Martin Lewis reacts to Jeremy Hunt’s budget after Chancellor name checks him and ‘calls speaker old’

Budget 2023: Martin Lewis gives his verdict

Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt poses with the red Budget Box as he leaves 11 Downing Street in central London on March 15, 2023, to present the government’s annual budget to Parliament. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2023: Living standards to fall by 6% - OBR

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced 30 hours of free childcare for one and two year olds

Budget 2023: Free childcare for under 5s explained

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt addressed the House of Commons with his Spring Budget 2023 on Wednesday - Credit: Getty Images

Key announcements from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget 2023

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch (centre) on an RMT picket line during January’s strike (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Who is on strike today? Teachers & junior doctors included

Chancellor set to extend fuel duty cut beyond March

The Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) will remain at £2,500 for an additional three months.

Budget 2023: Energy Price Guarantee to be extended to June

Samantha Pierre-Joseph shows her smart meter indicating that she is on a ‘Prepayment tariff’ in her house in London.

Millions of struggling households set to see energy bills slashed

File photo dated 17/11/2022 of Jeremy Hunt who will set out a Spring Budget on March 15 2023, the Treasury has said. The Chancellor on Monday commissioned an Office for Budget Responsibility forecast, which will be presented alongside the budget. Issue date: Monday December 19, 2022.

UK job vacancies fall for eighth time in a row

Energy secretary Grant Shapps is set to appear on the Martin Lewis Money Show

Energy secretary Grant Shapps to appear on the Martin Lewis Money Show