UK finance minister Hunt: ‘It is going to be tough’

LONDON, Oct 25 — Jeremy Hunt, who was re-appointed as British finance minister by Rishi Sunak today, said the government would work to restore stability, confidence and long-term growth, while acknowledging a tough time lay ahead.

“It is going to be tough. But protecting the vulnerable - and people’s jobs, mortgages and bills - will be at the front of our minds as we work to restore stability, confidence and long-term growth,” Hunt said on Twitter. — Reuters