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Government to boost spending on computing power by £500mn to develop artificial intelligence
Proposal is one of several measures aimed at unlocking billions of pounds to stimulate UK economic growth
Conservative MPs say move is sign Downing Street is looking towards a poll in May or June
UK chancellor brought forward tax announcements after string of failed political resets
‘Full expensing’ regime to be extended beyond the initial three-year period announced in March
Under pressure independent pubs fear rise in minimum wage
Treasury reduces issuance programme by less than market forecasts
Government should be specific about what it wants to target and create regulation to support its goal
Housebuilders and energy experts call on government to go further in boosting homes, wind farms and grid capacity
The main takeaways from Jeremy Hunt’s economic announcement
Britain’s chancellor claims to have provided ‘the largest business tax cut in modern history’
Saving into illiquid long-term asset funds among the key reforms
Charities and councils welcome the move as a lifeline for some households but say it is not enough
Chancellor pins hopes on technology to deliver savings but economists cautious about scope for quick wins
Shadow chancellor says she supports national insurance cut and making full expensing regime permanent
UK chancellor will consider option ‘subject to market conditions and achieving value for money’
Councils and business pin hopes on new deals to rebalance UK’s London-centric economy and raise productivity
National insurance cut and extension of full expensing regime win plaudits but concern remains about inflation
Jeremy Hunt’s statement to the House of Commons
The problem created by cutting income taxes is likely to trouble a future chancellor facing strained services
UK chancellor will make ‘full expensing’ capital allowance regime permanent, say government insiders
Claimants previously assessed as too sick for a job worried they could be told to work from home
UK chancellor will try to set out an optimistic vision despite tough economic backdrop
Laura Trott argues better than expected inflation marks turning point in UK economic outlook
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