Prime Minister Hosts Business Leaders to Discuss Budget Concerns

• Prime minister and chancellor host roundtable meetings with leading business figures to discuss tax policies.
• A warning about potential tax rises to address a £35bn budget gap is issued.
• Coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war includes Putin breaking a ceasefire agreement with Trump.
• The meetings aim to reassure chief executives and calm pre-budget anxieties.
• The discussions focus on the economic impact of tax policies and international conflicts.