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Rishi Sunak Urged To Slash Beer Duty In Budget To Save Pubs Hit By Pandemic
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak Urged To Slash Beer Duty In Budget To Save Pubs Hit By Pandemic
The Chancellor is facing pressure to cut beer duty in next week's budget after 68 Tory MPs said pubs had been hit harder than any other sector during lockdown.
It's time to make the tax and benefits system work for low-income families, not against them Partner content
Economy
By CARE
It's time to make the tax and benefits system work for low-income families, not against them
A new report from social policy charity CARE reveals the burden faced by single earner families and puts into stark relief the need to reform and reframe the way income tax operates in the UK.
Hospitality can finally see light at the end of the tunnel, but desperately need targeted financial support to survive
Coronavirus
By Becky Wilkes
Hospitality can finally see light at the end of the tunnel, but desperately need targeted financial support to survive
It’s great to finally have provisional dates to work towards, but without financial support many venues may choose to stay closed until indoor hospitality is permitted.
Construction stands ready to build back better, greener and faster. Here’s how Partner content
Economy
By Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE)
Construction stands ready to build back better, greener and faster. Here’s how
No one can dispute the need to build back better, but how we actually make it happen is another matter. As CEO of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE), Hannah Vickers knows a thing or two about getting projects off the ground - here she shares her ideas with Rachel Tarley
The Chancellor must help renters in the budget to prevent mass unemployment and homelessness
Communities
By Lord Bird
The Chancellor must help renters in the budget to prevent mass unemployment and homelessness
We need a targeted financial package to help renters pay off arrears built since the beginning of lockdown and a welfare system that gives them financial security to continue living in their homes.
Chancellor should extend business rates holiday and VAT cut to ensure tourism and hospitality businesses bounce back
Economy
By Steve Double MP
Chancellor should extend business rates holiday and VAT cut to ensure tourism and hospitality businesses bounce back
Hospitality and tourism are the bedrock of our local economy and will be absolutely central to pandemic recovery.
Sunak Urged To Extend Furlough After Covid-19 Causes Biggest Annual GDP Fall Of All Time
Coronavirus
Sunak Urged To Extend Furlough After Covid-19 Causes Biggest Annual GDP Fall Of All Time
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is under pressure to extend financial support for workers and businesses after new Office for National Statistics data showed that the UK economy plummeted by a record 9.9% last year.
Only A Quarter Of People Expect The Government To Keep Its Promise On Tax Hikes
Coronavirus
Only A Quarter Of People Expect The Government To Keep Its Promise On Tax Hikes
Only a quarter of people believe the government will stick to their election-winning promise of not increasing income tax, National Insurance or VAT, an exclusive end-of-year poll for PoliticsHome carried out by Redfield & Wilton Strategies has found.
Backbench Tories Are Threatening A Rebellion Over Threats To The Overseas Aid Budget
Economy
Backbench Tories Are Threatening A Rebellion Over Threats To The Overseas Aid Budget
Former international development secretary Andrew Mitchell is understood to be rallying backbenchers to vote down any reduction to the 0.7% overseas aid budget.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Association for Project Management
APM sets out four building blocks for recovery
In advance of the government’s spending review statement and launch of the National Infrastructure Strategy on 25th November, APM has set out four suggested building blocks to underpin a sustained programme to reset the economy and recover from the impact of COVID-19.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Police Federation of England and Wales
‘Unforgivable' pay freeze for public sector workers would be a betrayal
Following speculation that Chancellor Rishi Sunak may freeze the pay of over 5 million public sector workers in his Spending Review announcement next week, the National Chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales, John Apter, has warned government this would be ‘unforgiveable and a betrayal.’
Rishi Sunak Has Cancelled The Budget And Will Reveal A Furlough Replacement Scheme Tomorrow Instead
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak Has Cancelled The Budget And Will Reveal A Furlough Replacement Scheme Tomorrow Instead
Rishi Sunak will no longer deliver an Autumn Budget after the Treasury said “now is not the right time to outline long-term plans”.
Rishi Sunak warned tax hikes to cover coronavirus spending will choke off economic recovery
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak warned tax hikes to cover coronavirus spending will choke off economic recovery
Rishi Sunak has been warned by senior Tories and business leaders that increasing taxes to pay for coronavirus spending will choke off the UK’s economic recovery.
Chancellor announces 50% 'Eat Out to Help Out' discount for pub and restaurant meals during August
Coronavirus
Chancellor announces 50% 'Eat Out to Help Out' discount for pub and restaurant meals during August
People will be able to claim 50% off their meals in pubs and restaurants in August as part of plans to boost the flagging hospitality industry, Rishi Sunak has announced.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By British Plastics Federation
BPF Response to Mini Budget 2020
Please see below for a response to the UK government's 'Mini-Budget' announced today, from Philip Law, Director General of the British Plastics Federation:
Coronavirus
By IPSE
IPSE praises “impressive logistical achievement” of launching self-employed support early, but warns of “ambulance chasers”
IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) has praised the government for the “impressive logistical achievement” of launching the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme early.
Coronavirus
By IPSE
IPSE welcomes news Small Business Minister is considering support for “utterly despondent” limited company contractors
IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) has welcomed the news that Small Business Minister Paul Scully is considering ways of supporting limited company contractors that he can propose to the Chancellor.
Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society responds to the Government's £750 million charity package
It's good to see the Government acknowledge the critical role charities play in providing essential services across the UK and supporting vulnerable people, like the 850,000 living with dementia.
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
HMRC confirms job retention scheme due to make payments this month
The Chief Executive of Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), Jim Harra, has today announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) for furloughed workers is due to open on 20th April 2020 but the National Federation of Builders is warning against further delay.
Coronavirus
By IPSE
After national campaign, IPSE welcomes “historic lifeline” for UK’s self-employed
IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed), has welcomed the government’s announcement today of a “historic lifeline” of financial support for the UK’s self-employed.
Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society responds to the £2.9 billion funding to strengthen care for the vulnerable
Alzheimer's Society welcome extra funding for social care announced for those most at risk through the coming weeks.
Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
BSA position on coronavirus
BSA has responsed to Chancellor's 17 March statement.
Coronavirus
By Mineral Products Association
Increased borrowing is not the best response to the current crisis
Loans increase costs at a time when reduced demand requires lower costs, says MPA.
Coronavirus
By National Federation of Builders
Chancellor unveils further support for SMEs
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has announced further steps that the Government will take to support the economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.