Faisal Islam
Is the tycoon tax threatening the big society?
Why tax changes proposed in the budget could undo the good work of Big Society Capital – the body launched to fund social investment.
Search results for ‘pasty tax’
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Government does U-turn on pasty tax
The Government is to announce U-turns on controversial Budget proposals dubbed the pasty tax and the caravan tax.
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U-turn on charitable giving tax relief cap
George Osborne announces a U-turn on controversial plans to cap tax relief on charitable donations following intense lobbying by charities and philanthropists.
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Pasty makers bring their VAT beef to Downing Street
Pasty makers and fellow bakers turn up at Downing Street in their chef hats and white tops, but the informal air to their protest belies genuine anger over the government’s so-called pasty tax.
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50p tax cut estimates ‘uncertain’ say MPs
Estimates used by Chancellor George Osborne to justify axing the 50p top tax rate are “highly uncertain”, an influential group of MPs has warned.
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Gary Gibbon
Budget: Hammond breaks manifesto promises on national insurance
Given the recent speculation about an early election it’s probably worth saying this was the least plausible pre-election Budget in history.
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George Osborne: how the Chancellor is positioning for PM
As George Osborne stands in for David Cameron at PMQs we chart how the Chancellor has positioned himself as the future leader of the Conservative party
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Osborne’s budget: growth slashed but no recession
In his fourth budget, Chancellor George Osborne says growth will be lower than previously forecast, but Britain will avoid a triple-dip recession.
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Budget 2013: what to watch out for
Ahead of Chancellor George Osborne’s 2013 budget, here are five key things to look out for – from the changes which could hit your pocket to the numbers behind Britain’s zombie economy.
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Osborne defends £10bn loan to IMF
In an interview with Channel 4 News Chancellor George Osborne defends his decision to give an extra £10bn loan to the International Monetary Fund while preaching austerity measures at home.
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David Cameron’s New Year message – what’s in, what’s not?
David Cameron has used his New Year message to insist Britain’s economy is on the right track, but declined to raise controversial issues such as gay marriage, EU, or even the horse, Raisa.
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Faisal Islam
Chancellor: We have completely won the argument on austerity
“I am not in, as the chancellor of the exchequer, a daily opinion poll contest and a daily popularity contest. I will tell you what I am engaged in. A daily contest with the rest of the world to make Britain competitive to bring jobs to Britain.”
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Gagging for it – this year’s best April fool jokes
A tax on chilled champagne, a journey to the centre of a volcano, and a driverless car that follows you while you’re out running – a selection from this year’s crop of April fool jokes.
