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Rishi Sunak's multibillion-pound tax raid
News Rishi Sunak is seeking to fill a £300bn-sized hole in the public books. Investors beware, says Emily Hohler
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Job Support Scheme: new programme will help small businesses support staff
News All small companies are eligible for the Job Support Scheme, the Treasury’s latest employment programme.
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How to make sure you claim all your pension entitlements
Advice It’s important to make sure you get the income that you are due when you retire, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby.
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The pros and cons of the government's new Kickstart jobs scheme
Advice The government’s new work placement scheme, which provides funding for employers to offer work placements to young people, is appealing. But the red tape could put off some small businesses.
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The case for a flat tax
Briefings Simplifying the tax system promises to cut incentives for evasion and avoidance, and boost work and entrepreneurship. Could it give post-Covid-19 Britain the lift it needs?
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Women are missing out on state pension money
News Hundreds of thousands of women are being paid less state pension than they are owed because of government errors.
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Dividends, directors and the holes in the government’s coronavirus furlough scheme
Opinion By topping up a minimal salary with dividends, many owner/directors of small companies have fallen through the net when it comes to the government’s furlough scheme. Merryn Somerset Webb asks what is to be done.
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Why you should keep a close eye on your National Insurance contributions
Features The state pension now requires a 35-year record of National Insurance payments to get the maximum payment. Check your record is correct, because any missing contributions can prove costly.
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When to top up your national insurance to boost your state pension
Features If your national insurance contributions fall short of getting you a full state pension, you can make voluntary top-up contributions.
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