Jeremy Hunt, a British politician and Member of Parliament for South West Surrey, has been in the news for his recent U-turn on the non-dom tax break. Hunt, who previously served in the Cabinet as Foreign Secretary, announced plans to axe the tax break, a move that was met with both support and criticism. Labour's Rachel Reeves raised concerns about potential loopholes in the proposed changes, highlighting ongoing debates around tax policy in the UK.
Born on November 1, 1966, Jeremy Richard Streynsham Hunt has been a prominent figure in British politics since becoming an MP in 2005. A member of the Conservative Party, he held various ministerial positions before serving as Foreign Secretary from 2018 to 2019. Hunt's political career has been marked by his involvement in key policy decisions and his role in shaping the country's foreign relations. His recent focus on tax reform reflects his ongoing engagement with economic issues and financial matters in the UK.
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Huw Pill also said there is ‘some way to go’ in getting and keeping inflation to the Bank’s 2% target.
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The Financial Conduct Authority defended the proposals and stressed that they were still being deliberated.
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