Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to confirm moves to cut taxes and put the squeeze on benefits as he delivers his Autumn Statement on Wednesday. https://inews.co.uk/news/the-tax-cuts-expected-as-jeremy-hunt-autumn-statement-2768900
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Whitty Warnings UK Engulfed Covid, Inquiry Hears
Senior government scientists were warned more than a month before lockdown that it was a case of “when not if” the UK would be engulfed by a Covid epidemic, it has emerged. https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/whitty-warnings-uk-engulfed-covid-inquiry-hears-2769547
Universal Credit to rise for millions in Tory Autumn Statement U-turn
But Mr Hunt is expected to set out brutal spending plans that will starve public services of the cash they need in order to announce tax cuts. The Tories hope that a tax-slashing bonanza will turn around their dire poll ratings and encourage voters to forget how they have raised taxes more in the past…
Professor Sir Chris Whitty To Give Evidence To Covid Inquiry Today
The chief medical officer – who became a household name during the pandemic – is the latest figure to take to the stand in the official inquiry into how the UK handled the virus outbreak. https://news.sky.com/story/professor-sir-chris-whitty-to-give-evidence-to-covid-inquiry-today-13012378
McDonald’s fans say ‘Christmas is ruined’ after festive staple is ditched from the menu
The fast food chain changes up its menu every six weeks or so, and the festive menu is one of the most eagerly awaited launches of the year. This year’s offerings includes some mouth-watering new additions to the range, including the Big & Cheesy burger and Chicken Big Mac. https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/mcdonalds-fans-say-christmas-ruined-31481122