1 minute ago About sharing By Anthony Zurcher North America correspondent Super Tuesday wasn’t as super this year due to a slew of predictable results, but there were a few surprises and some warning signs for Donald Trump and Joe Biden ahead of their expected rematch in November. Here are some of the key takeaways…
2 days ago About sharing By Anthony Reuben BBC Verify Chancellor Jeremy Hunt set out his first Budget in March 2023. He announced a range of measures – including on growth, inflation and childcare. They were highlighted in a government press release – so how has the government got on with delivering them? A Budget…
Democrats voting in Colorado’s primary will have an interesting option on the ballot. Of course, President Joe Biden’s name will be listed, and probably some names most people won’t recognise, but the eighth and last option is: Non-committed delegate. In December, Colorado’s Democratic Party placed “non-committed” on the ballot to try and encourage young voters…
People in Kent share their finance stories ahead of Wednesday’s Budget. Would you share yours?
4 days ago About sharing Not where they want to be? Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt By Faisal Islam Economics editor @faisalislam This week was supposed to be a major moment in the Conservatives’ election campaign. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt would have stood up in the Commons and delivered the Budget, bringing an…
39 minutes ago About sharing Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his 2024 Budget on Wednesday 6 March. He has hinted that he will cut taxes, but told the BBC it would be done in a “responsible” way. What is the Budget? Each year, the Chancellor of the Exchequer – who is in charge of the…
1 hour ago About sharing By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News For Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, with an election imminent, there is a rapidly shrivelling number of big set moments where the levers and stage of government can be commanded to attempt change, economic and political. Today is one of…
Some Conservatives want a cut in income tax, rather than National Insurance. They argue it’s more likely to be noticed by voters – and therefore a better election strategy. But a cut in the basic rate of income tax would be more expensive, because it affects more people – including those who make money from…
With Super Tuesday underway in the US, the BBC asks China’s elite who they want to win this year’s election.
31 minutes ago About sharing Rachel Hext, Peter Easton and Julie Taylor are all trying to sue their employers for compensation By Catherine Burns Health correspondent Nearly 70 healthcare workers with long Covid will take their fight to the High Court later to sue the NHS and other employers for compensation. The staff, from England…