Tax
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The row over UK maternity pay
Talking Points Tory leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch implied that taxpayer-funded benefit was 'excessive' and called for 'greater responsibility'
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Tax plans spell trouble in the North Sea
Talking Point Labour’s tax plans are whipping up a storm. Are the worries of opponents justified?
By The Week UK Published
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The financial impact of returning to work in later life – should you 'unretire'?
The Explainer Many people return to the workplace after retirement age, but what could it mean for your finances?
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Can Labour get away with tax rises?
Today's Big Question The chancellor has said taxes will have to go up to fill a £22bn hole in public finances
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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The taxes Labour could raise to plug spending shortfalls
The Explainer Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned Labour inherited a 'black hole' spending gap from the Tories
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Kenyan President William Ruto makes stunning about-face on controversial tax bill
In The Spotlight After days of deadly civil unrest, the African leader abruptly backed down from the costly legislation he'd once championed as necessary to save his country from crippling default
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Side hustles: what are they and how do I start one?
The Explainer Earning extra income is a priority for many but knowing where to start is important
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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The toilet roll tax: UK's strange VAT rules
The Explainer 'Mysterious' and 'absurd' tax brought in £168 billion to HMRC last year
By The Week UK Published
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Four key tax changes to prepare for in April
The Explainer With time running out, a last-minute checklist could help you make the most of your allowances
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Five takeaways from Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget
The Explainer Chancellor announces 2p cut to National Insurance, freezes fuel and alcohol duty, and suggests inflation will fall below 2% BoE target 'within months'
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Five things to watch out for in Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget
The Explainer Economic case for tax cuts is 'weak', warns the Institute for Fiscal Studies
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Say it with taxes: the financial benefits of getting married
The Explainer Popping the question this Valentine's Day or beyond could make your life richer in both love and money
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Self-assessment tax return: top tips for submitting your form
feature The deadline for the 2022-23 tax year is now only weeks away
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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The ins and outs of inheritance tax
feature Chancellor Jeremy Hunt tipped to announce cuts to 'Britain's most hated tax'
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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