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Chancellor's UK Silicon Valley vision must get serious about skills

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt set out his vision of the UK as an innovation hub to rival Silicon Valley on Friday (27 January). Think tanks have warned, however, that more action will be needed to reach his...

Autumn budget 2022 pledges tax freezes and wage boost

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt gave his budget announcement to parliament today (17 November), as he officially announced the UK is in the midst of a recession.

IR35, strikes, tax cuts and energy price cap tackled in autumn mini-budget

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced the government's mini-budget in the House of Commons today (23 September), which included tax cuts and support for rising energy bills.

What HR wants from the next prime minister

Cost of living

As the race for the UK's next Conservative leader comes down to two candidates, Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, HR leaders consider what they would like to be a priority for the next prime minister.

HR community reacts to chancellor's Spring Statement

Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Spring Statement announced income tax cuts for workers, yet many feel it has failed to address concerns surrounding the UK's cost of living crisis.

Inflation to squeeze living standards of employees

Inflation may rise as high as 5% next year, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned, putting a squeeze on living standards for many employees.

Life after furlough: are government job schemes enough?

With the furlough scheme having now come to an end, the government has announced additional support for employers in the form of an extension to the Plan for Jobs. Moving forward, it will be down to...

Chancellor’s extended job support will need consistency to succeed

Speaking at the Conservative Party Conference yesterday (4 October), chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a further £500 million to help alleviate the jobs and skills crisis. While extended job support...

Returning to offices will benefit young people, says Rishi Sunak

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is keen for young people to return to the office, arguing working from home can have a negative impact on their careers.

Spring Statement 2019: What HR should know

While Brexit uncertainty remains, the chancellor announced plans around visa caps, apprenticeships and a minimum wage review