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“- Published Tax and spending decisions by the government may feel distant to your everyday life, but many of the Budget announcements will have a direct impact on you and your money.”

“…cellor is giving firms the breathing space to invest and grow, with business rates cuts, a cap on corporation tax, £4.3 billion of support to limit bill rises, and employer National Insurance contributions relief when hiring under-21s and apprentices under…”

“…rant approval for drilling at the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea and the further delay in a decision about the Rosebank oil field, also in the North Sea, are case studies in the slow-motion awkwardness the UK has collectively had, over years, about…”

“- Published More than four in 10 UK teenagers want more work experience opportunities at school, with a similar proportion calling for more guidance on how to apply for jobs, a survey for the BBC suggests.”

“- Published Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey has dismissed calls from some Labour MPs to increase Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when he hands down his first Budget.”

“Ahead of the Budget later this month, he also said there was "more to do" on tax to encourage promising firms to stay in the UK.”

“Osti also suggested there was a "mistrust" from tourism businesses on how local authorities would spend money generated from tourism tax, compared to places like the Italian alps where decisions are made through smaller co-operatives.”

“Part of the announcement – raising the amount you can earn before you pay income tax altogether – was the same policy Davey's bête noire, Reform UK, announced at their conference a couple of weeks ago.”

“- Published The UK needs a "culture shift" in how it does business, Andy Burnham has said ahead of a meeting between some of Britain's biggest bosses and the government.”

“…April 2025, Cornwall Council introduced a 100% premium on council tax for second homes because of growing concern that wealthier visitors were buying up property at higher prices, reducing the affordability and availability of starter homes for local…”

“This is part of a carefully negotiated agreement between the European Union and the UK following the latter's exit from the bloc.”