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".
Brussels hangs double court threat over Britain
Press Review 14 October 2004
The government is facing a twin threat of legal action from the European Commission, it emerged yesterday.
Customs suspends two officials
Press Review 30 September 2004
Two senior Customs and Excise officials have been suspended and are under police investigation.
Tories warn of big third term tax hikes
News Article 28 September 2004
The Tories have predicted big third term tax rises if Labour is re-elected in next year's general election.
Howard 'to slash inheritance tax'
Press Review 24 September 2004
Michael Howard is planning to slash the burden of inheritance tax on hundreds of thousands of families, it has been reported.
Howard 'to slash inheritance tax'
News Article 24 September 2004
Michael Howard is planning to slash the burden of inheritance tax on hundreds of thousands of families, it has been reported.
Taxes more important than choice, says poll
Press Review 22 September 2004
Voters want more choice in public services but are not willing to pay more in taxes to get it, the Audit Commission said yesterday.
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.
Taxman targets downsizers
Press Review 31 August 2004
The Inland Revenue is preparing plans to increase national insurance bills for people who leave employment to run small "lifestyle" businesses.
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.
Downing Street cautious on inheritance tax revamp
Press Review 23 August 2004
The government has distanced itself from a report which calls for a 50 per cent inheritance tax on the most wealthy.
No10 denies plans for inheritance tax overhaul
News Article 22 August 2004
Downing Street has put distance between the government and a new report which calls for a 50 per cent inheritance tax on the most wealthy.
Government 'not turning blind eye' to tax evaders
Press Review 20 August 2004
Ministers have denied they are ignoring tax dodges in deprived inner-city areas in a bid to encourage regeneration.
Parties clash on indirect tax
Press Review 17 August 2004
All three main parties have clashed over inheritance tax ahead of a wider pre-election battle over indirect taxation.
