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Blair adviser calls for new top tax rate
Press Review 8 February 2005
A former aide to Tony Blair has called on the government to commit to a new higher rate of income tax for top earners.
Conservatives consider savings tax changes
News Article 11 January 2005
The Conservatives are considering plans to increase the limit on tax-free individual savings accounts.
Think tank urges £30bn tax cuts
News Article 15 October 2004
Tax cuts of up to £30 billion are feasible during the course of the next parliament, a think tank has suggested.
Minister rejects top rate 'stealth tax' charge
News Article 14 October 2004
A Treasury minister has denied that rising numbers of higher rate taxpayers has amounted to a government "stealth tax".
Income tax increase revealed
Press Review 6 September 2004
Middle-income earners are paying an income tax rate of 50 per cent, the Mail reports.
Labour set to rule out income tax rises
Press Review 24 August 2004
Labour will issue a firm pledge that it will not raise income tax rates if it wins the next general election.
Expats' taxes remain under review
News Article 10 August 2004
Despite Conservative demands, the Treasury has refused to rule out changes in the tax regime for expatriates.
Expats on alert over Brown's plans
Press Review 10 August 2004
The Treasury has refused to rule out changes in the tax regime for British nationals living abroad.
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Watchdog warns ministers over tax debts
News Article 24 March 2004
The government has been warned that it must do more to tackle the non-payment of taxes.
Minister agrees to local income tax inquiry
Press Review 12 March 2004
The government has commissioned plans for the implementation of a local income tax being introduced alongside council tax.
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