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New tax-dodgers on most wanted list
Filed under: Tax HMRC Ten new alleged tax-dodgers have been added to the Government's most-wanted list, although just one of the original 20 has been caught in the last year. Her Majesty's Revenue and...
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Cameron the low tax Tory; don't make me laugh
Filed under: Tax PA Prime minister David Cameron's pledge that he is a 'low-tax Conservative' is no surprise to the rich who have benefited from his policies, but may come as a shock to the poorest in...
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'Tax rises needed to pay for NHS'
Filed under: TaxMore than half of patients believe taxes should rise to ensure the NHS can continue to provide healthcare in the long term, a survey suggests. A poll of 1,000 adult patients from...
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'Poor taxes' are hindering those we should be helping
Filed under: Tax A slew of direct and indirect taxes on the poor is creating an ever-widening gap between the haves and the have-nots in Britain. A study by Engage Mutual recently revealed a sad truth...
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Tax collection attack on Government
Filed under: TaxLocal authorities have taken a swipe at the Government over tax collection, saying it could recoup billions of pounds if it was more efficient. The Local Government Association claims...
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Drunk women in mini skirts get a free taxi home?
Filed under: Tax Doug Peters/Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment A council in Essex is considering offering cheap travel home to girls who have drunk too much and are wearing revealing clothing. One...
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Civil servants 'get tax bills paid'
Filed under: TaxSome of Britain's most senior civil servants are having part of their tax bills paid out of public funds - leaving them tens of thousands of pounds better off, it has been reported. The...
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Unlimited fines for tax avoiders, warns HMRC
Filed under: TaxHM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is to consult with the accountancy and legal professions on how to defeat hardcore tax avoidance. The taxman believes that existing rules are still not...
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The 11.5% stealth tax that's made us all poorer
Filed under: Tax What's the biggest threat to your wealth today? For many people, the answer is simple: an unassuming Canadian called Mark Carney. Now, let's be clear. Mr Carney isn't going to steal...
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MOD's £40,000 speaking clock bill
Filed under: TaxThe Ministry of Defence has spent thousands of pounds on calling the speaking clock after failing to implement a ban on the number. Since 2011 the Government department has spent more...
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Thousands in 'bedroom tax' protest
Filed under: TaxThousands of people will take part in a "mass sleep out" tonight to protest against the "bedroom tax" and other welfare changes. People will gather in towns and cities across the UK,...
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Vodafone to avoid tax on US deal
Filed under: Tax PA Wire Mobile phone giant Vodafone is reportedly set to avoid paying billions of pounds in tax on its mammoth deal to exit the United States. In a move likely to stoke controversy...
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One-off tax urged to boost commerce
Filed under: Tax Ian West/PA Wire A one-off tax should be imposed on major retail chains and leisure groups to fund regeneration of the high street, a review will suggest this week. Making companies...
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Are 'health tourists' really that big a deal?
Filed under: Tax Neil Hall/PA Wire For anyone who has struggled to get an appointment with the GP or had to wait hours to be seen in A&E the idea of cracking down on Britain's 'health tourists'...
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Tax returns 'should be made public'
Filed under: TaxThe tax returns of the UK's wealthiest individuals and companies should be made public to help the Government raise tens of billions of pounds, a veteran Labour MP has said. Michael...
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£50,000 income tax memo 'mistake'
Filed under: TaxThe Liberal Democrats have blamed suggestions the party was considering a new £50,000 rate of income tax on a human error. An internal party document - inadvertently sent to journalists...
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'No childcare vouchers for wealthy'
Filed under: TaxTax-free childcare for wealthy families should be cut to raise funds to help the poorest children, according to a new report. It suggests that up to £238 million could be saved if the...
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Lib Dem tax plans: a ludicrous play against wealth
Filed under: TaxThe Lib Dems kicked off the party conference season and this year they are clearly trying to distance themselves from their coalition counterparts with a decidedly left, anti-wealth...
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Child Benefit tax deadline is fast approaching
Filed under: TaxParents who earn more than £50,000 and have not yet opted out of receiving Child Benefit must register with HM Revenue & Custom (HMRC) before the 5th October deadline. Those who...
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Pop music helping council callers
Filed under: TaxYesteryear chart-toppers such as the Lighthouse Family, Abba and Billy Ocean have been credited with improving customer satisfaction levels at a local authority - after bosses decided...
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