Rishi Sunak ‘fears scientific advisors are “moving the goalposts” on when lockdown can end but tells allies he hopes “fat lady sings” moment when restrictions are banished for good is close’ Chancellor is eager to ease restrictions as soon as possible to kickstart recovery He is said to be anxious that nation’s top scientists are … Read more
Top bosses of seven universities in England are calling on the Government to scrap interest on student loans for those whose learning has suffered due to the coronavirus pandemic. The vice-chancellors of the universities, including Goldsmiths in London, are calling for ministers to cancel interest on loans covering a 15 month period. The period is from … Read more
There are many on the Left who think Britain is a low-wage tax haven run for the benefit of the rich. The evidence, however, suggests this could not be further from the truth. A new analysis by the TaxPayers’ Alliance shows the share of GDP extracted by the Government in tax will reach 34.2 per … Read more
Tax burden ‘is at highest level for SEVENTY YEARS’ amid warnings Rishi Sunak will strangle recovery if he moves to fill black hole in government finances at Budget next month Tax burden will be at the highest level since 1951 this year according to analysis Rishi Sunak considering tax rises at Budget next month amid … Read more
Rishi Sunak is said to be targeting business tax and fuel duty rises to pay for the massive level of public spending during the pandemic – amid warnings that the economy could take a decade to recover. The Chancellor is mulling increases to capital gains tax – paid on shares and other asset sales to … Read more
Rishi Sunak is said to be targeting business tax and fuel duty rises to pay for the massive level of public spending during the pandemic – amid warnings that the economy could take a decade to recover. The Chancellor is mulling increases to capital gains tax – paid on shares and other asset sales to … Read more
Pressure is mounting on the Chancellor to sanction a £10billion rescue package for families hit by the building safety scandal. Rishi Sunak is being pressed by Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick to come up with a multi-billion-pound deal to repair homes with dangerous cladding. Ministers are considering imposing a levy on construction firms to make them atone … Read more
Is Rishi Sunak set to extend the stamp duty holiday? Calls grow to keep relief after March 31 amid fears of a hit to housing recovery Chancellor Rishi Sunak is under mounting pressure to extend stamp duty cut Ducked questions on the issue as he was quizzed in the Commons this week Tory sources said … Read more
Pressure is mounting on the Chancellor to sanction a £10billion rescue package for families hit by the building safety scandal. Rishi Sunak is being pressed by Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick to come up with a multi-billion-pound deal to repair homes with dangerous cladding. Ministers are considering imposing a levy on construction firms to make them atone … Read more
Is Rishi Sunak set to extend the stamp duty holiday? Calls grow to keep relief after March 31 amid fears of a hit to housing recovery Chancellor Rishi Sunak is under mounting pressure to extend stamp duty cut Ducked questions on the issue as he was quizzed in the Commons this week Tory sources said … Read more