British finance minister Hunt dampens tax cut speculation but promises held ahead of election

British finance minister Jeremy Hunt sought to dampen speculation about big pre-election tax cuts in this week’s budget, saying there had been a worsening in the economic outlook, but he hinted at some help for voters. The forecasts that underpin the budget “have gone against us,” Hunt told the Sunday Telegraph in comments that appeared…

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Crypto asset markets: IMF calls for vigilance to growth, interlinkages with financial institutions.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on member countries to remain vigilant to the growth of cryptocurrency asset markets and their interlinkages with incumbent financial institutions. It warns that widespread adoption of crypto assets in low income countries could undermine the effectiveness of monetary policy, circumvent capital flow management measures, exacerbate fiscal risks, and…

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President Bola Tinubu on Sunday mourned the death of veteran Nollywood actors John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu and Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri.

Their Works Will Remain An Inspiration To Many’, Tinubu Mourns Mr Ibu, Sisi QuadriThe president described the actors as geniuses who through their art brought joy and relief to millions of Nigerians. He also commiserated with the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), and the entire creative…

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