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Beware: the government could cut tax relief on pension contributions
Advice The government may soon cut tax relief on private retirement savings, says David Prosser.
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Why the government's coronavirus support measures need to change
Opinion Matthew Lynn proposes three ways for the government to help the economy get through lockdown extra time.
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Are we living in a new era of political sleaze?
Opinion Cosy relations between politicians and corporations are back in the news. Just how bad is the problem? Stuart Watkins reports.
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Why the government must stop meddling in the property market
Opinion The government has come up with plenty of wheezes for making homes affordable. It’s time to try the radical alternative, says Matthew Lynn – just leave things alone, step back and watch the improvement.
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The return of the 95% mortgage – what’s available and how much they cost
News With the chancellor announcing a government guarantee on 95% mortgages in his Budget, products have started hitting the market. Nicole Garcia Merida looks at what’s on offer.
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House price rise slows – but not by much
News The rate of increase in UK house prices slowed in the year to January. But nothing seems able to halt their determined march higher, says Nicole Garcia Merida.
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Sunak sticks with SEISS support scheme for the self-employed
Advice The chancellor has extended the SEISS scheme to help the self-employed through pandemic-induced difficulties.
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Don’t fear Rishi Sunak’s corporation tax rise – it may never happen
Opinion A booming economy, tax competition and furious lobbying mean that the chancellor's proposed rise in corporation tax may never happen, says Matthew Lynn.
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What is the pensions lifetime allowance and should you be worried about hitting it?
Analysis In his recent Budget the chancellor froze the pensions lifetime allowance at £1,073,100. That may sound like a lot to have in your pot, but you could easily find yourself hitting it. Saloni Sardana explains what it is, and what the freeze means for you.
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