Tax
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What is stamp duty and why is it being cut?
feature Government is expected to cut ‘hated’ house-buying tax to ‘encourage growth’
By The Week Staff Published
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Liz Truss rules out new taxes in final push for PM
Speed Read Tory leadership front-runner is also planning a ‘full review of our tax system’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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How would Rishi Sunak’s VAT cut on energy bills work?
Today's Big Question Former chancellor’s latest promise sees him pivot away from his opposition to tax cuts
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Tory leadership election: why tax cuts are an economic gamble
feature The candidates regard tax cuts as the road to redemption, only differing on the details of how much and how soon
By The Week Staff Published
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Tory leadership election: five biggest battlegrounds for contenders
Today's Big Question Tax, Brexit and the ‘Boris factor’ set to dominate campaign
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Tax cuts: will Boris Johnson bow to the pressure?
In the Spotlight PM’s promises on tax to save his premiership are likely to face resistance from Rishi Sunak
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‘It’s too early to conclude that Boris has used up the last of his nine lives’
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The British Empire’s policies still at play in the UK
feature Policies rooted in imperialism policies influence today’s tax and trade systems and even the wine we drink
By The Week Staff Published
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Is Rishi Sunak the victim of a ‘political hit job’?
Under the Radar Chancellor convinced leaking of wife’s tax status is part of ‘co-ordinated attack’
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What is non-domiciled status and why does it cut tax?
Today's Big Question Rishi Sunak’s wife accused of saving ‘millions’ through ‘non-dom’ tax scheme
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What the National Insurance rise means for you
feature Government defends controversial hit to pay packets
By The Week Staff Last updated
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How to get the £150 council tax rebate
feature One-off repayment is intended to ease effects of the cost of living crisis
By The Week Staff Published
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How electric cars will leave road tax ‘black hole’
In the Spotlight MPs warn that electric cars could deprive government of £35bn of revenue
By The Week Staff Published
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Have the Tories ditched Thatcherism in favour of big spending?
In Depth Rishi Sunak’s Budget includes plans to splash the cash – but tax cuts also on cards
By The Week Staff Published
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