BBCNEWS World Business Report July 6, 2024
let's start here in the uk, where, in a few hours�* time, the chancellorjeremy hunt will unveil his first budget, where he will outline the government's big decisions on spending, and plans for raising or lowering taxes. among the measures he's expected to unveil is a significant expansion of free childcare provision. it's part of a strategy to get more people back to work, given the shortage of staff in some key sectors. the chancellor is also expected to announce a rise in the tax—free limit for pension contributions, to encourage people to stay in work for longer. the latest e...