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Why we need to chop off the “dead hand” of the Treasury
Briefings HM Treasury, the department in charge of long-term growth, fiscal policy, and departmental budgets, is a single bloated behemoth. It would be better to split the roles.
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How salary sacrifice can help mitigate against National Insurance rise
Analysis 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 Prosser.
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Should we levy a windfall tax on Big Oil's big profits?
Briefings Soaring oil prices mean huge profits for energy firms. Politicians are keen to impose windfall taxes, but that could discourage vital investment in new production.
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How to position your portfolio for higher inflation
Editor's letter UK inflation hit 6.2% this week, Merryn Somerset-Webb explains what is behind it and how investors can position themselves to combat it.
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Here’s what the Spring Statement means for your money
Analysis 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.
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The National Insurance rise is not needed – Sunak should have ditched it
Opinion With our public finances in better shape than many people think, the chancellor's decision not to ditch the rise in National Insurance contributions is a mistake, says Max King.
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Who will pay for the cost of living crisis?
Analysis 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, says John Stepek. Here’s why.
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Why Rishi Sunak must tighten the government’s purse strings
Opinion We can’t turn to the printing press every time there’s a crisis. It’s time to face up to reality, says Matthew Lynn.
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What the rise in National Insurance contributions means for you
Briefings 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.
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