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Articles tagged with: Economy
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
Optimism returns to the UK housing market
The future for property purchase is looking bright, with over one third (36%) of people saying that now is a good time to buy, the BSAs MarchProperty Trackersurvey has identified.
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Economy
By Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Whole of Government Accounts 2013-14
The Treasury is continuing to improve the Whole of Government Accounts (WGA), which shows in a single document the overall financial position of the UK public sector.
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Economy
By EY
EY comment on today's PSR’s policy statement
EY responded to the Payment Systems Regulator's announcementthat it will regulate the industry from 1 April 2015.
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Economy
By Investment Association
The Investment Association responds to the farnish review on mas
Responding to publication of the Farnish Review of the Money Advice Service (MAS), Daniel Godfrey Chief Executive of The Investment Association, said:
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Environment
By Glass and Glazing Federation
Budget 2015: 'Uninspiring and empty' says GGF
This week Chancellor George Osborne announced his final Budget before this years General Election in May, the GGF has reacted by describing it as uninspiring and empty.
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Economy
By EY
EY raises concerns over Osborne’s pension reforms
The global firm has labelled George Osborne’s final Budget of the parliament a “Paul Daniels Budget”, saying the business community will “like it, but not a lot.”
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Communities
By National Federation of Builders
Help to Buy: ISA helps first-time buyers and the economy
The chancellor threw a lifeline to first-time buyers with the announcement of the Help to Buy: ISA during the last Budget before the general election.
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By EY
EY responds to Osborne's budget
In response to GeorgeOsbonesfinal budget of this parliament,EYexamines the Chancellors announcements and the impacts they might have.
Budget 2015: Dull has a pull for UK SMEs and MMEs Partner content
Economy
By KPMG LLP
Budget 2015: Dull has a pull for UK SMEs and MMEs
KPMG calls for the Chancellor to help SMEs through a focus on investment, innovation, and simplification
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Health
By Independent Age
Dear Chancellor, secure quality health and care for our ageing population
Independent age calls upon the Chancellor to arrest the decline in the numbers of older people going without basic care and support.
Banking on change
Economy
By Nick Hurd
Banking on change
The Conservative MP for Ruislip Northwood and Pinner calls for greater financial inclusion in the UK following this week's Westminster Hall debate on the issue
Budget 2015: EY’s predictions Partner content
Economy
By EY
Budget 2015: EY’s predictions
Ahead of George Osborne’s final Budget this Parliament a leading UK firm gives an insight in what the business community is expecting. 
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Economy
By Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Dear Chancellor, raise the National Insurance threshold to help low earners
Call for Chancellor to take more action to help the lowest paid tops ACCA Budget wishlist, alongside promise of protections for vital public services.
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Economy
By Law Society
Tax avoidance sanctions 'premature'
The Law Society tax law committee has denounced HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) plans on tax avoidance as 'premature'.
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Economy
By EY
Budget 2015 predictions: EY’s runner and riders
The Chancellor will take credit for the improving state of the economy and public finances, but real policy changes will have to wait until after the election.
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Economy
By Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Raise National Insurance threshold to help low earners says ACCA ahead of next week's Budget
Call for Chancellor to take more action to help the lowest paid tops ACCA Budget wishlist, alongside promise of protections for vital public services.
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Economy
By KPMG LLP
European Court dashes hopes for reduced VAT on E-Books, says KPMG in the UK
Commenting on a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union ruling that France and Luxembourg cannot apply a reduced rate of VAT to the supply of electronic books, in contrast with paper books, Mike Camburn, indirect tax partner at KPMG in the UK, commented:
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Economy
By KPMG LLP
Record low number of completed deals during 2014 is surprising, says KPMG
Commenting on the Q4 2014 MA figures released today by the Office of National Statistics (ONS),Andrew Nicholson, head of MA for KPMG in the UK, said:
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Economy
By Association of British Insurers
Crucial details still missing just six weeks away from launch of new pension reforms
Director General Huw Evans reiterates industry support for reforms, but raises concerns on readiness and calls for best endeavours beginning in April
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Economy
By Network Rail
Network Rail station retail records strong growth
A strong Christmas sales period, coupled with consistent October and November trading has helped Network Rail record positive like-for-like retail sales growth of 6.06% in the final quarter of 2014, the 11th successive quarter or growth. The British Retail Consortium in contrast announced 0.10% growth for the quarter.
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Economy
By Investment Association
The Investment Association responds to the European Commission's plans for capital markets union
In response to the European Commissions green paper setting out its plans for an EU Capital Markets Union (CMU), Richard Metcalfe, Director of Regulatory Affairs at The Investment Association, said:
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Economy
By Chartered Management Institute
Not Knowing scoops national management book award as it demonstrates how to turn uncertainty into opportunity
Steven DSouza and Diana Renner scoop top award at CMI Management Book of the Year
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Economy
By Visa
No January blues for UK consumers
UK consumers have been eating and drinking their way through January, boosting spending figures by almost 10% compared to last year, Visa Europe has found.  
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Economy
By Law Society
HMRC plans to take money from bank accounts 'still lack safeguards'
The Law Society is not satisfied that amendments to government proposals on direct recovery of debt provide adequate safeguards againstHMRCmisusing its powers.