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Rishi Sunak’s recovery budget may look good but it is based on stealthy tax rises
Analysis The chancellor outlined his vision of the post-Covid-19 economy this week. Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek look at what it means for your money.
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What the recovery Budget means for your money
Opinion With his Budget, Rishi Sunak is hoping to protect the economic recovery and set out how to pay for all the stimulus. John Stepek looks at how he plans to do that, and explains what it means for you.
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Furlough extension, corporation tax and green investment – the main points of the Budget
News Rishi Sunak delivered his 2021 Budget, with measures to extend coronavirus support, get the economy back on its feet, and some first steps in paying for it al. Here are the main points.
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What to watch out for in Budget 2021
Analysis In his 2021 Budget, Rishi Sunak will lay out his vision for post-Covid Britain – how to fix the public finances and repay all the pandemic stimulus without derailing the UK’s economic recovery. John Stepek looks at what to expect.
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Stamp duty holiday extension will keep the house-price party going – for now
News The government is to extend to the stamp duty holiday by three months. Good for today’s buyers, says Nicole Garcia Merida, but what happens in June?
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Four ways to boost Britain’s stricken economy
Opinion When lockdowns end, we will need a plan to get our businesses up and running again. Matthew Lynn outlines four urgently needed measures that the government should bring in.
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Inflation is the easiest way out of this – just don’t expect politicians to admit it
Opinion The UK government borrowed £34.1bn in December, a record amount for that month. Britain's debt pile now amounts to 100% of GDP. How are we going to pay it all back? Realistically speaking, says John Stepek, there is only one way: inflation.
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How to make sure your business doesn't lose out in lockdown
Advice Money is still available via government schemes to help small companies cope with the latest Covid restrictions. David Prosser outlines what you can get, and how to get it.
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When lockdown ends, be prepared for an inflationary surprise
News The government is pouring more money into the economy to tide businesses over the latest lockdown. Once lockdown ends, says John Stepek,we should see a significant bounceback in demand – and in inflation.
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