Kwasi Kwarteng U-turns on top tax rate decision
Kwasi Kwarteng U-turns on top tax rate decision
Kwasi Kwarteng has U-turned on his top tax rate reduction announced in his mini-Budget at the end of September.
3 Oct 2022
Mini-Budget: will Kwasi Kwarteng’s gamble on growth work?
Mini-Budget: will Kwasi Kwarteng’s gamble on growth work?
The government has launched the biggest dash for growth in 50 years, relaunching an approach known as supply-side economics. What is the plan – and wi…
30 Sep 2022
How the mini-Budget tax cuts will affect you
How the mini-Budget tax cuts will affect you
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-Budget was full of tax cuts that will change your take-home pay
28 Sep 2022
What makes up the price of a litre of petrol?
What makes up the price of a litre of petrol?
The cost of filling the average car with fuel is falling, but is still approaching £100. How is that made up? Saloni Sardana explains just what makes …
27 Sep 2022
Tax changes: here is what the mini-Budget means for you
Tax changes: here is what the mini-Budget means for you
Saloni Sardana looks at the tax cuts in the mini-Budget and explains what each one means.
23 Sep 2022
Mini-Budget: stamp duty and income tax cut as Kwarteng targets growth
Mini-Budget: stamp duty and income tax cut as Kwarteng targets growth
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced sweeping tax cuts in his mini-Budget statement. Here's what was said.
23 Sep 2022
National Insurance increase will be reversed in November, says chancellor
National Insurance increase will be reversed in November, says chancellor
The UK government has ditched the 1.25 percentage-point National Insurance rise, which will see workers pocket more pay and reduce tax for UK business…
22 Sep 2022
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What we know and what to expect from Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-Budget
What we know and what to expect from Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-Budget
New chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is to deliver a “mini-Budget”. Nicole García Mérida explains what we can expect to see.
22 Sep 2022
Why we should abolish stamp duty – the worst tax in Britain
Why we should abolish stamp duty – the worst tax in Britain
Stamp duty is Britain’s most horrible tax. We should forget cutting it and abolish it altogether, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
22 Sep 2022
The public may have reached its limit for tax rises
The public may have reached its limit for tax rises
The UK tax burden is now at a 70-year high. And, while there may be some reason to hold off on cuts right now, taxes are too high because the state t…
14 Jul 2022
The tax cut that would do most good
The tax cut that would do most good
Tory leadership candidates are promising tax cuts. Matthew Lynn explains which one the winner should prioritise.
14 Jul 2022
Which companies will lose the most from the energy windfall tax?
Which companies will lose the most from the energy windfall tax?
The government’s new energy windfall tax has muddied the waters for investors and companies alike. Rupert Hargreaves explains how it might affect some…
27 May 2022
Private pensions: act early to avoid a big inheritance tax bill
Private pensions: act early to avoid a big inheritance tax bill
Frozen inheritance-tax thresholds mean HMRC is taking ever more in death duties. But there are steps you can take to avoid it, says David Prosser.
18 May 2022
What is a windfall tax?
What is a windfall tax?
Windfall taxes are levied on industries that have benefited the most from unusual economic conditions, earning above average profits. They are often a…
3 May 2022
Too embarrassed to ask: what is fiscal drag?
Too embarrassed to ask: what is fiscal drag?
How can politicians raise more tax revenue, without damaging their political popularity too badly? One way is by using “fiscal drag”. Here's what that…
3 May 2022
How salary sacrifice can help mitigate against National Insurance rise
How salary sacrifice can help mitigate against National Insurance rise
National Insurance is rising on 6 April but the good news is that salary sacrifice schemes are a good way to decrease taxable income, says David Pross…
2 Apr 2022
Rishi Sunak can’t fix all our problems – so why try?
Rishi Sunak can’t fix all our problems – so why try?
Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement is an attempt to plaster over problems the chancellor can’t fix. So should he even bother trying, asks Merryn Somerset …
28 Mar 2022
Here’s what the Spring Statement means for your money
Here’s what the Spring Statement means for your money
David Prosser looks into the details of Rishi Sunak's "jam tomorrow" Spring Statement and explains just what it means for you and your money.
23 Mar 2022
The National Insurance rise is not needed – Sunak should have ditched it
The National Insurance rise is not needed – Sunak should have ditched it
With our public finances in better shape than many people think, the chancellor's decision not to ditch the rise in National Insurance contributions i…
23 Mar 2022
Who will pay for the cost of living crisis?
Who will pay for the cost of living crisis?
The cost of living is rising fast. You may be expecting the chancellor to use his spring Budget to help ease it. But you’re likely to be disappointed,…
21 Mar 2022
What the rise in National Insurance contributions means for you
What the rise in National Insurance contributions means for you
National Insurance contributions are due to increase from 6 April. Saloni Sardana explains the reasons behind the rise, and how much it will cost you.
17 Feb 2022
Tax return deadline extended – but don't forget to file
Tax return deadline extended – but don't forget to file
HMRC is being slightly more lenient about tax returns this year, but falling behind will still incur hefty fines.
25 Jan 2022