Poorest homes to suffer as chancellor offers minimal boost for green energy
‘VAT cuts for solar, wind and water turbines and other green initiatives does not help families that are struggling to pay their fuel bills today’
Spring Statement
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UK growth forecast slashed as Russia/Ukraine crisis takes its toll
The OBR now expects the economy to grow at 3.8% in 2022
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Chancellor Sajid Javid resignation throws budget into disarray
Rishi Sunak has less than a month to prepare for the March budget
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Chancellor alarms pensions industry with £10bn tax raid
Less money set to enter the pension system if Sajid Javid slashes pension tax relief
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‘It felt like a pitch for the top job’: DFMs weigh in on the Spring Statement
Philip Hammond discussed everything from knife crime to the environment
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Spring Statement: Chancellor promises a Brexit deal ‘dividend’
Philip Hammond reveals UK GDP growth has been revised down
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Weekly outlook: Platforms study to slip out amid Brexit vote and Spring Statement
The key events for UK wealth managers for the week starting 11 March
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Government plans EIS tax benefits
The government has sought feedback on four EIS fund models to direct capital into knowledge-intensive companies, arguing the structure is best placed to stimulate investment into the early-stage companies.