Policy

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Financial markets have been calmer since Jeremy Hunt took to the floor, but the reversal of Kwasi Kwarteng’s stamp duty cut highlighted a paradox, writes Tom Bill.

Catch up on all the latest movements and commentary in less than five minutes, featuring data and analysis from LonRes, OBR, ONS, Rightmove, Winkworth, OnTheMarket & more…

Mishcon de Reya highlights the key points and policies from yesterday's Autumn Statement - noting that what wasn't announced is 'arguably more interesting and revealing' than what was in Jeremy Hunt's…

Chancellor Hunt has slashed CGT allowances, time-limited Kwarsi Kwarteng's Stamp Duty cuts, and subjected many more people to the top rate of Income Tax - but the run of tax increases come will come into…

Today's Autumn Statement represents 'a substantial tax increase', admits Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, targeting 'those with the broadest shoulders'.

Capital Gains Tax rather than stamp duty has been the subject of speculation ahead of Thursday’s announcement

Current predictions of a long and drawn-out recession are overdone, writes Glentree boss Trevor Abrahmsohn.

'I have at least seven clients I have bought houses for who are waiting to press the button on big projects. All of them are waiting on planners for one thing or another.'

'How far the new PM can wind back the clock is a significant question for the UK housing market.'

Significant planning reforms are back on the table as the Housing Secretary confirms the government is standing by its 2019 manifesto pledge to build 300,000 new homes a year by the mid-2020s.

New Prime Minister has appointed familiar faces to key positions in the Cabinet.