Mortgage lenders halt some deals after pound falls
Craig TaylorTwo lenders, Virgin Money and Skipton, say they will stop mortgage offers to new customers. BBC News – Business
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Kwasi Kwarteng: I want to keep cutting taxes
Tax cuts will help to boost growth, says chancellor, as government also looks at relaxing immigration. BBC News – Business
Pound sinks as investors question huge tax cuts
Markets worry over the outlook for government finances following the biggest tax cutting moves in 50 years. BBC News – Business
National Insurance rise to be reversed in November
The 1.25% rise will be reversed from 6 November and a levy to fund health and social care will be axed. BBC News – Business
Inflation pushes UK debt interest costs to August record
Government borrowing reached £11.8bn last month, the highest August figure since records began. BBC News – Business
Will Liz Truss’s economic plans make us richer?
The chancellor will unveil tax cuts on Friday as part of a bid to boost the UK economy. BBC News – Business