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Pre-budget report date announced

2009-11-11 10:45 - 969 reads

Alistair Darling has announced that this year's pre-budget report will take place on Wednesday 9 December.

Pre-budget report predictions: Darling to defer returning VAT to 17.5%

2009-10-29 09:37 - 1574 reads

The government is likely to delay returning VAT to 17.5% to boost post-Christmas retail sales, experts have predicted.

Darling to quiz banks over business loan rates as Tories plan new SME fund

2009-07-26 20:39 - 873 reads

The chancellor is to meet with bank executives over concerns about how much small business owners are being charged for loans despite the record low cost of borrowing.

Exclusive: Theo Paphitis - Dishing the dirt on Darling

2009-05-06 09:18 - 4879 reads - 4 comments

Dragons' Den panellist Theo Paphitis explains why Alistair Darling's 2009 budget was a huge disappointment for hard working entrepreneurs.

Boris attacks 50% income tax hike

2009-04-29 17:51 - 1335 reads

Boris Johnson has launched a scathing attack on the government's income tax hike for high earners saying it could drive investors and entrepreneurs out of Britain.

Budget 2009: What it means for your small business

2009-04-23 13:39 - 1598 reads

While the 2009 budget was a disappointment for business owners, it may lead to some interesting strategies, says Paul Webb.

Budget 2009: VAT to return to 17.5% next year

2009-04-22 22:47 - 8166 reads

Chancellor Alistair Darling has announced as part of his 2009 budget that the standard VAT rate, currently at 15%, will return to 17.5% from January next year.

Budget 2009: Credit insurance scheme - good but not good enough, say small firms

2009-04-22 22:31 - 969 reads

A new scheme to enable SMEs to purchase 'top-up' trade credit insurance from the government if credit limits on their UK customers are reduced has received a cool reception from commentators.

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