The British ISA unveiled at today’s Spring Budget has provoked mixed reactions from the finance industry, with some arguing that it is “doomed to fail”. The new British ISA, which …
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Spring Budget 2024: Small firms left waiting for more as VAT change gets lukewarm reception
Small business support measures outlined in today’s Spring Budget are not enough to boost economic growth, industry groups have warned. While delivering the Spring Budget this afternoon, Jeremy Hunt announced …
Alaska Airlines and Virgin battle royalties dispute at Court of Appeal
Alaska Airlines has appealed a $160m court ruling over its decision to stop paying brand royalties to Virgin Airlines after it bought Virgin America. Alaska Air Group acquired Virgin America …
Spring Budget 2024: High earners set to pay more tax under band freeze, analysis shows
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced on Wednesday that National Insurance will be cut by 2p to lower the tax burden ahead of a general election. However, analysis from investment platform AJ …
Spring Budget 2024: Government outlines steps to privately finance HS2’s Euston station
The government has outlined the next steps for securing private sector funding for HS2’s embattled Euston station in the Spring Budget today. Parts of the station site are being identified …
Spring Budget 2024: Renters worry as Hunt coaxes landlords to sell with capital gains tax cut
Landlords received a surprise handout from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in today’s Spring Budget, after he cut the rate of capital gains tax applying to residential property by four per cent. …
Spring Budget 2024: Hunt cuts National Insurance by 2p – What does it mean for you?
The Chancellor has cut National Insurance by 2p in the Spring Budget in an attempt to boost his party’s standing in the polls and lower the tax burden. The move …
Spring Budget 2024: Hunt threatens ‘further action’ to unlock pension investment after disclosure plans
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said he could take “further action” to push pension funds to back British companies today as he confirmed plans to force them to publicly disclose their …
I’m a mother. These are the best Mother’s Day gifts for Sunday
It’s Mothering Sunday this week and as mums up and down the country prepare to have their decades of love and loyal support rewarded with another bland but well-meaning scarf …
Spring Budget 2024: Cash goes into plan to boost UK creative industries
The Chancellor has announced a raft of tax relief changes for Britain’s creative industries sector during his Spring Budget 2024 announcement on Wednesday. Jeremy Hunt revealed a package that will …