Articles, tagged with "alistair darling", page 1

5% Tax Band for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)- The Effect on the Market

The April budget saw the introduction of the 5% SDLT tax band on properties over £1 million. Originaly announced by Alistair Darling in the March 2010 budget, this measure was created to finance the badly needed tax break for first time buyers exempting t... Read >
Author: saulsmum

Milibands New Shadow Chancellor

Labours new shadow chancellor, Ed Balls can justly claim that he has plenty of experience at HM Treasury and, after all, he was Gordon Brown's closest and perhaps only true political ally. So close indeed that Gordon Brown when Prime Minister considere... Read >
Author: UK Tax Refunds

Ed Miliband Pact With The Lib Dems

Miliband has called the decision by the Liberal Democrat's to form a coalition with the Conservative party as a "tragic mistake" and suggests that they should join forces with the Labour party on matters of common interest. I really am very puzzled wha... Read >
Author: UK Tax Refunds

Is Ed Miliband A Man Of Yesterday?

Ed Miliband the Labour leader has stated that "David Cameron is squeezing the living standards of ordinary families, he wants to make it easier to sack workers and he is letting the banks off the hook." Dealing first with the Banks, this is absolute ba... Read >
Author: UK Tax Refunds

Those with approved plumbing qualifications could benefit from advice

Workers who have recently gained their approved plumbing qualifications after finishing a training course and are looking to boost their employment prospects have been encouraged to head onto the Boilerguide website. According to the company, the onlin... Read >
Author: Matt Morgan

Commercial Fleet Management and Insurance-How To Make Wise Green Decisions

At the end of July 2010, it was confirmed by the Transport Secretary Philip Hammond that from January 2011 motorists will receive up to £5,000 towards the purchase of an ultra-low carbon car. The initiative is open to both fleet and private buyers. Now ... Read >
Author: Jackie De Burca

ISA popularity takes tax-free savings to the masses

Following their introduction across the UK over a decade ago, individual savings accounts - which are more commonly known as ISAs - have proven to be a popular choice for British savers looking to make the most of their money. The tax efficient option ... Read >
Author: Noel mellor

Motoring Budget

A two-year freeze in public sector pay, severe cuts to welfare spending and a VAT hike, the budget has given us all something to grumble about, but does it mean for motorists? In line with Alistair Darling's suggestions in the March budget fuel duty wi... Read >
Author: Jyoti Bashisht

Chancellor gives more power to Bank of England

Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed the Bank of England will be given the key role in regulating the UK financial sector.In the chancellors' first Mansion House speech, he announced plans to abolish the current system of financial regulation.He went o... Read >
Author: Sam Gooch

Okuma Group: Investors Pulling Money Out Of Britain.

"Okuma Group": Alistair Darling's Budget address failed to allay market concerns about Britain's record deficit. "Okuma Group" believes that financial markets focused more on what the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, failed to say ... Read >
Author: bizzfirst

The politics of Tartan

David Cameron missed the opportunity to wear a kilt in the Cameron tartan on his first visit to Scotland a Prime Minster which took place just a few days into his new appointment. While Cameron's old Etonian background and his royal connections are well ... Read >
Author: The Scotland Kilt Company

Earn Money from your Electricity Supply

With the rapid growth in the renewable energy sector, and the increasing government drive to reduce carbon emissions and become energy efficient, now may be the time to get involved. Wind turbines, although associated with industrial and commercial usage... Read >
Author: Harvey McEwan

U.K Facing Tight Budget Due To Damaged Economy

This would end up costing each British family a huge £2,840 per year by 2017-18 in higher taxes or public spending cuts. The IFS analysis came after the chancellor submitted his budget which predicted the biggest government deficit since the end of t... Read >
Author: Sterling Green

What does the Budget mean for you?

So, after weeks of pre-amble, the last Budget before the general election is here. It's already received a number of name tags, from the Robin Hood Budget to the ‘holding' Budget - but what really matters is how it all affects you. Here's our breakdown,... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

gas-elec Welcomes Boiler Scrappage Scheme

gas-elec, the leader in the field of gas and electrical safety, services, products and advice, is matching the Government's recently launched boiler scrappage scheme by offering all homeowners an additional £400.00 cash back off any boiler exchanged with... Read >
Author: Armand2000

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