UK chancellor unveils tax rises and spending cuts, crypto broker Genesis halts withdrawals, Iraq reels from massive corruption scandal
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The UK Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, plans to announce a comprehensive package of tax increases and spending reductions to repair Britain's tarnished economic reputation.
Genesis trading, a cryptocurrency broker, has suspended withdrawals from its lending unit following the collapse of FTX, impacting other companies like Gemini.
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UK Chancellor unveils economic plan with tax hikes and spending cuts
The UK Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, will announce a comprehensive package of tax increases and spending reductions known as the Autumn Statement. The plan aims to tackle rising inflation, repair public finances, and restore faith in Britain's economy. The previous budget proposal and its controversial tax cuts led to the resignation of then Prime Minister Liz Truss due to public backlash.
Cryptocurrency broker suspends withdrawals after FTX collapse
Genesis trading, a prominent cryptocurrency broker, has suspended withdrawals from its lending unit in response to the market turmoil caused by the collapse of FTX, one of the largest crypto exchanges globally. The suspension is a result of abnormal withdrawal requests from clients worried about the fate of their funds after FTX's bankruptcy. The repercussions of Genesis' decision are rippling across the industry, affecting other companies like Gemini, led by the Winklevoss twins.
Iraq faces outrage over corruption scandal dubbed 'the heist of the century'
Iraq is gripped by a major corruption scandal, with over $2 billion stolen from the country's tax authority. The scandal involves fraudulent withdrawals made by five companies, some of which were recently registered and allegedly have ties to powerful politicians. Iraqis are outraged, adding the scandal to a long list of corruption cases that have plagued the country. While the new Prime Minister vows to tackle corruption, skepticism remains due to the involvement of influential politicians implicated in the scandal.
UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to unveil a massive package of tax rises and spending cuts, crypto broker Genesis Trading suspended withdrawals, and Iraq is reeling from a massive corruption scandal.
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.