British motorists could face a ‘tyre tax’ in the Government’s latest crackdown on emissions detrimental to the environment. Ministers at the Department for Transport have hired consultants to advise on how to deal with the emissions that scientists say are more harmful than the fumes from fuel. Although numerous brits are struggling with the costContinue reading “A ‘Tyre Tax’ Could Be Imposed On Drivers”
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Working Royals Are Not To Be Cut Further By The Conservative King Charles
Sources close to Charles have said he has no plans to decrease the number of working royals from the current 11, more than any of the other European monarchies. His decision is one of several that demonstrates a desire to be much more conservative than many anticipated and also follow his late mother’s approach. ItContinue reading “Working Royals Are Not To Be Cut Further By The Conservative King Charles”
As New Chancellor Jeremy Hunt Prepares To Axe MORE Key Planks Of ‘Lame Duck’ Liz Truss’ Economic Policy TODAY, The Pound Surges
Jeremy Hunt will take a wrecking ball to ‘lame duck’ Liz Truss’s economic policies today in a frantic bid to calm the markets, as Torie’s warn she must be gone in days. In an extraordinary 6 am statement, the Treasury said the new Chancellor will announce an overhaul of the catastrophic mini Budget within hoursContinue reading “As New Chancellor Jeremy Hunt Prepares To Axe MORE Key Planks Of ‘Lame Duck’ Liz Truss’ Economic Policy TODAY, The Pound Surges”
Britons Face Tax Hikes… But Not In No 11
Rishi Sunak is scrambling to suppress a row over his billionaire heiress wife’s non-dom status amid claims she could have evaded millions of pounds in UK tax. Akshata Murthy, whose father is one of India’s wealthiest men, is facing scrutiny after it emerged she’s kept the status despite living in 11 Downing Street with theContinue reading “Britons Face Tax Hikes… But Not In No 11”
Prime Minister and Rishi Sunak Could Reduce Energy Bills’ VAT
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak are considering a U-turn over energy bills that would see VAT cut or scrapped to relieve the pressure on hard-pressed families. The Prime Minister has previously repudiated the idea saying that cutting the tax was a blunt instrument, but may be forced to act in the face of increasing politicalContinue reading “Prime Minister and Rishi Sunak Could Reduce Energy Bills’ VAT”
Tax Fury Grows Over Tobacco
Smoking bodies have warned that the government’s tobacco tax will hit the most disadvantaged hardest and promote bootlegging, and they said that Rishi Sunak’s plan to increase prices by 88 pence to about £13.60 per pack will leave holes in the wallets of those worst hit by the pandemic. Smoker’s group Forest blasted the moveContinue reading “Tax Fury Grows Over Tobacco”
The Middle Class Is Squeezed By Rishi Sunak
Experts said that Rishi Sunak tightened his grip on Britain’s squeeze middle with a Budget that will see it bear the brunt of tax increases for a splurge of public spending. Experts warned that millions of people will be left worse off under plans unveiled by the Chancellor, with no realistic prospects of taxes fallingContinue reading “The Middle Class Is Squeezed By Rishi Sunak”
Adding The Final Nail To The Coffin
The Chancellor will again delay plans to improve the business rates regime, pushing a nail in the coffin on the high street, and the Government will push back an announcement for improvement a second time. The commercial property tax has been condemned for high street woes – retail pays a quarter of rates despite makingContinue reading “Adding The Final Nail To The Coffin”
Andy Burnham Wants Council Tax Slashed
Andy Burnham yesterday called on Labour to support a wealth tax based on the value of the property. The Greater Manchester mayor said he wanted to see council tax scrapped and replaced with the new tax. The proportional tax would see homeowners paying a yearly levy worth about 0.5 per cent of the value ofContinue reading “Andy Burnham Wants Council Tax Slashed”
Treasury Kills Boris Johnson’s £15 Billion Plan To Build The World’s Stupidest Tunnel
Boris Johnson’s £15 billion dream of building the world’s most ridiculous tunnel between Scotland and Northern Ireland looks to have been killed off by the Treasury. Government officials have admitted the grand project mocked by Tory MPs and numerous experts, is dead, at least for now after fraught discussions with Rishi Sunak ahead of theContinue reading “Treasury Kills Boris Johnson’s £15 Billion Plan To Build The World’s Stupidest Tunnel”
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