High Speed Rail Given Green Light Today
Plans for a new high speed rail link in the United Kingdom are expected to be confirmed by Transport Secretary Justine Greening today.
Archive for 'Politics of Economics'
Project Merlin to kick start UK business growth
Project Merlin is signed, sealed and delivered, but what exactly can it do for small businesses?
Government launches Money Advice Service
This week the government launches a new Money Advice Service.
Budget Day 2011 Predictions
Budget Day 2011 – Predictions, cuts and surprisingly more tax increases…
Tax surplus suggests the government will hit UK borrowing targets
UK tax receipts rise and the Chancellor gets the backing of the US Treasury Secretary.
Changes to the tax system
According to the latest report 750,000 more people will be on the higher rate of tax from April the 5th.
The Politics of Economics – VAT Increase
This week in the Politics of Economics we take a look at VAT rising to 20% and the pros & cons of a so-called ‘regressive tax’.
The Politics of Economics – Student Fees
This week in the Politics of Economics we take a belated look at Tuition fees, student protests and poor old Prince Charlie.
The Politics of Economics – Child Benefit
This week on the Politics of Economics we look at the rationale behind the proposed cut in child benefits for those earning above the £44,000 tax threshold.
