Alistair Darling

Tory National Insurance proposals slammed in TV debate

2010-03-30 13:20 - 956 reads
Alistair Darling, Vince Cable and George Osborne
Chancellor Alistair Darling has accused the Conservative Party of taking a "terrible risk" with the economy over its plans to reverse the government's National Insurance rise.

Pre-budget report date announced

2009-11-11 11:45 - 1159 reads
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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 10:37 - 1987 reads
Alistair Darling, chancellor
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 21:39 - 975 reads
Alistair Darling, chancellor
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 10:18 - 5369 reads - 4 comments
Theo Paphitis
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 18:51 - 1579 reads
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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 14:39 - 1811 reads
Alistair Darling, chancellor
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 23:47 - 9775 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 23:31 - 1054 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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