Talk of a wealth tax to raise billions may sound appealing in these straitened economic times, but it is fraught with complexity and risks the law of unintended consequences, argues Anthony Whatling, managing director, Alvarez & Marsal Tax
The front runners for the election for Welsh members of the Senedd have set out their manifestos, we examine their tax plans to see the impact on businesses and individual taxpayers
Judicial review at High Court sees Treasury barrister argue extensive inheritance tax (IHT) consultation ‘would have a significant effect on public finances’
Chancellor gives £50m to local councils to support low income households deal with soaring heating oil costs, which have seen prices more than double in a few weeks, due to the war in the Middle East
Student loans face probe by MPs on Treasury Committee with launch of inquiry into high interest rates and taxation of graduates in face of ‘intense dissatisfaction’
Rachel Reeves weighs up helping businesses with energy costs as Middle East conflict intensifies, stating hostilities ‘certainly not good for the economy’
As conflict escalates in the Middle East chancellor attempts to calm the waters telling MPs ‘stability is the single most important precondition for economic growth’
Group of farmers given date for two-day judicial review at High Court over legality of the inheritance tax changes to agricultural and business property relief and government’s failure to consult properly
Global Counsel, the £21m consulting firm set up by Lord Mandelson a decade ago, has gone into administration after major corporate clients pulled out after fallout from Epstein files
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