Newspaper Round Up: 16th of March 2023
Times Front Page 16th of March 2023
10:35 pm
In his budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt leaves the UK with the “largest tax burden since the war” and the “tightest two-year squeeze on living standards on records”.
Daily Telegraph Front Page 16th of March 2023
10:18 pm
In response to fears of a potential crisis at Credit Suisse, one of Europe’s largest banks, the Bank of England has held emergency talks with international counterparts.
Daily Mirror Front Page 16th of March 2023
10:16 pm
A £3.8bn tax boost was given to the wealthy by Chancellor Hunt in his budget and the chancellor “snubbed” key workers in need of a raise, according to the Daily Mirror.
Daily Express Front Page 16th of March 2023
10:12 pm
As Chancellor Jeremy Hunt outlined a range of initiatives to get the UK back on track, he resisted calls from within his own party for tax cuts.
Daily Star Front Page 16th of March 2023
10:12 pm
The Daily Star reports that 6ft 4in Jack Andrews is hoping to win at Cheltenham.
i Front Page 16th of March 2023
10:09 pm
According to the i, the budget included a stealth increase in income tax of 4p.
Financial Times Front Page 16th of March 2023
10:00 pm
A defiantly upbeat budget from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt offers businesses a £9bn tax break, according to the Financial Times.
Guardian Front Page 16th of March 2023
9:55 pm
Public services are “basically ignored” in today’s budget, with “implausibly tight spending” left to endure, reports the Guardian.
Metro Front Page 16th of March 2023
8:35 pm
The Metro calls today’s budget announcement the “easy does it budget,” noting that inflation is expected to fall to 2.9% in the UK this year.