Rishi Sunak
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Sunak extends support but targets tax hikes, as Covid spending tops £400bn
Spring Budget extends furlough and rates holidays, but includes corporation tax rises
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Sunak’s £5bn high street grants feared to be ‘sticking plaster’
Property industry welcomes support but urges further measures – including business rates reform
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A misstep in the Budget could set us back for five years
COMMENT: Wednesday’s announcement is make or break time for the UK’s post-pandemic recovery
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Chancellor reveals £4bn ‘levelling-up’ fund in spending review
The government will borrow £394bn this year – the highest level of borrowing during peacetime
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Government’s furlough scheme extended until March
The self-employed income support grant has also been extended
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Chancellor backs homebuyers and hospitality in summer statement
Raft of incentives and discounts aim to refuel economy
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Banks must be lenient if we are to help tenants, property tells Sunak
Chancellor urged to “exert pressure” on the finance industry to be more lenient to landlords
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Treasury plans to ban councils from commercial real estate public loans
Aims to prevent councils buying commercial assets for yield
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BPF: Chancellor must seize this opportunity to reset the rules
COMMENT: UK needs bold fiscal policy decisions to ensure a positive future for all