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The myth of hypothecated taxes
Editor's letter The government wants to add a penny on our National Insurance contributions to pay for social care. But it won’t, says Merryn Somerset Webb. It will just vanish into the black hole of our public finances.
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The SNP’s record in Scotland: how does it stack up?
Briefings The SNP has been in power in Scotland since 2007, and the country is going to the polls again. So how has it performed?
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Yet another big shake-up for the NHS – will this one do any good?
Briefings The government plans to “take back control” of the health service, ending the market-based reforms and reintroducing central command and control. Is this a good idea?
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How to afford private healthcare if you want to skip the NHS queues
Advice Private hospitals are seeing a huge increase in enquiries as the NHS concentrates on treating Covid patients. If you are thinking of going private, says Ruth Jackson, here's how to keep the costs down.
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Two funds that will help ensure a brighter outlook for care homes
Tips Two listed real-estate investment trusts in the care-home sector look attractively valued and offer a decent income too, says Max King.
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Tinkering with the pensions tapering system
News The problems caused by the annual pension contribution allowance have been partially addressed, says David Prosser.
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Don't scrap pensions tax relief. We need people to save more, not less
Opinion Scrapping higher-rate pension tax relief would amount to double taxation and discourage retirement saving, thereby depriving the economy of crucial long-term investment, says Max King.
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How to invest in GPs’ surgeries
Features Doctors tend to be reliable payers of rent, says Sarah Moore. Consider this Reit to tap into that steady income stream.
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How to meet the costs of long-term care
Features Thinking about how you’re going to pay for care in your old age may not be a pleasant task, but planning early is essential, says Marina Gerner.
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