Mr Sunak’s famous red briefcase will contain policies tomorrow that will impact the fortunes – and share prices – of UK companies.
New measures could have a dramatic impact on the stock market. Here is our pick of five of the best stocks to buy before budget day that are most likely to rebound.
And check out our scores on the likelihood of policies being included – both expected and talked about.
Vaccine passports could push people into pubs
Could vaccine passports be counterproductive? They could fuel the spread of Covid by encouraging people to go to poorly ventilated pubs instead of large places that request documents, the government’s own impact assessment has warned. The telegraph saw an internal analysis of the economic and social impact of Covid certification. Political editor Ben riley smith explains the concerns written on 13 pages, marked “officially sensitive”. The Prime Minister said the policy, which would require people to show proof of two jabs before entry, could be adopted in England as part of his Plan B to tackle any outbreak of Covid. Read what else we know about emergency restrictions. It came when it emerged that the government’s initial schedule for booster injections was well below what was needed to protect the most vulnerable during the winter.
Traffic laws fuel Britain’s new road rage
The neighborhoods are at war. Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ) and low traffic areas lead to divisions within communities and beyond. As London’s new ULEZ goes into effect, Mick brown explores how emotions run high on the national front line of low traffic programs. Meanwhile, the prime minister said recycling was a “red herring” and “doesn’t work” as he urged people to use less plastic.
Today’s political cartoon
See today’s cartoon by Fan – his take on the battle between motorists and Isulate Britain activists. Mast is far.
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Fishing line | France is preparing to implement a strategy of slowing customs controls on goods destined for Britain in an escalation of the conflict over fishing rights, officials fear. Paris will today approve a set of retaliatory measures that could be triggered if French fishermen are not granted greater access to UK waters. Brussels correspondent Joe barnes explains the story behind the dispute.
Around the world: the Sudanese army takes power
The Sudanese armed forces opened fire on protesters in a military coup, killing three people and jeopardizing the East African state’s hopes to adopt human rights reforms man and a transition to democracy. As James rothwell reports, at least seven people died from gunshot wounds while 140 were injured in protests against the military takeover.