This was reported in the FT a couple of days ago, but I missed it due to other issues: The Bank of England could buy
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The government says we’re growing again. And they say they think that’s going to last. So I’ve looked for the clues as to whetre they
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I can remember  when my post-budget reading used to be all about changes in specific tax laws. I still do that,  but I admit that
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The welfare cap seems to me one of the biggest policy issues in the budget. Of course it is designed as a bear trap for
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I have a few minutes in my afternoon schedule to give a first budget reaction here.   It is rare I agree with Mark Littelwood
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In the Lough Erne G8 declaration last year the UK promoted issues on tax and transparency. As a result that declaration said (para 25): Comprehensive
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I will be offering budget comments on Radio 2 today. As soon as the Chancellor sits down (so about 1.30) I’ll be in debate on
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There was an adjournment debate in Westminster Hall on the Fair Tax Mark yesterday introduced by Caroline Lucas MP and responded to by Treasury Minister
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I thought this exchange, reported in Hansard, was telling: Mr Meacher: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many benefit claimants have
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