Here’s what may have influenced the prime minister’s choice.
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The new government can’t keep its promises for growth without bringing more women into the economy.
Can the chancellor move the dial on the Tories’ grim polling?
The government’s energy support package for UK business raises serious concerns about debt sustainability.
Sunak’s family financial arrangements raise questions about whether, as chancellor, he benefits from rules he sets himself.
The UK may be facing the worst economic conditions in many years, but the chancellor may prefer not to be overly helpful.
The government has announced a ‘rescue package’ for the arts sector. But it must make sure that the funds are allocated fairly.
At a time when so many are struggling, cutting stamp duty and helping the well off might seem like a strange move.
Boris Johnson says he wants to get on top of the UK’s productivity problem, but the job measures in the summer statement could take the country in the opposite direction.
Initially spoken of as a puppet chancellor, the newcomer seems to be coming out better from this crisis than other ministers.
Rishi Sunak has delivered his first budget as UK chancellor and the Conservative Party’s first budget since winning the 2019 general election.
The new chancellor’s plans won’t look half as prudent if the economy tanks.
How the new chancellor must do to mitigate the economic effects of Brexit.
George Osborne has warned that a further £25bn of spending cuts will be needed after the next election – with about half of those cuts to be made from the social security budget, largely from cuts in benefits…
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