Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to intensify benefit sanctions while simultaneously pledging to raise the national living wage to surpass £11 an hour. Speaking at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, Mr. Hunt outlined a multifaceted approach that includes freezing the expansion of the Civil Service and reducing staffing levels to pre-pandemic standards, aiming to save £1 billion.
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In a speech focused on fiscal policy and social safety nets, Mr. Hunt emphasised the government’s dedication to creating an environment where there is both a climbable ladder and a robust safety net. He highlighted the importance of tax contribution for sustaining the safety net, asserting that it relies on people actively participating in the workforce.
