There is much discussion going on about a possible merger of income tax and national insurance in the UK. This follows a report from the
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A lame attempt by the Treasury Select Committee of the House of Commons
The Treasury Committee of the House of Commons has published its report on the principles of tax policy. It;s horribly predictable. But that’s what happens
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How to deal with the non-Dom problem
I was rung by numerous organisations yesterday wanting to ask my opinion on non-domiciled and taxation. The story reappeared in the press at the weekend
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Reasons to tax
As the first of a series of new videos on tax and related issues I offer the following, on the five reasons to tax. Feedback
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Why VAT is regressive
I wrote the following last July, but it seems apposite to repost it now: The UK government has proposed increasing the standard rate of Value
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VAT increases – and a whole new host of problems will result
I’ve just been interviewed by The Times on the VAT increase to 20%, happening tonight. They seemed keen to know of my views. Let’s be
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Future tax must focus on the 5 Rs, investment and not saving
The following article by me appears today on the ippr New Era Economics blog, but as it’s as relevant here I cross post it here,
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How did the Middleton’s make their money?
I feel a report coming on…..
The Treasury select committee has announced: TREASURY COMMITTEE LAUNCHES INQUIRY INTO THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF TAX POLICY In the last month, the OECD in Paris
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