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UK finance minister dampens down hopes of tax cuts as election looms

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British finance minister Jeremy Hunt on Sunday talked down the likelihood of tax cuts in this week’s budget, pledging “prudent and responsible” measures “for long term growth”. The Chancellor of the Exchequer had been widely expected to cut taxes in Wednesday’s budget, in a move seen as a way of closing the gap on the … Read more

DWP PIP payments more common in these areas as joblessness linked to poor health | Personal Finance | Finance

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Economic inactivity has been linked to poor health in a report that has identified that PIP payments are more likely to be made in certain parts of the country. Not only is there a geographical divide between the common claiming of the DWP benefit, but the claims correlate to cities with a lower life expectancy. … Read more