How to close the tax gap April 16, 2024 Politicians love to talk about the tax gap as a pain-free revenue-raiser, but there is a genuine difference between tax owed and what’s collected, mostly because the system is far too complicated, says Tim Sarson Last week the Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves summoned up an old favourite of British fiscal administration: the tax gap. Labour [...]
FTSE 100 today: London shares to open lower amid fading US rate cut hopes, Middle East tensions April 16, 2024 Asian stocks faltered after Wall Street's tech slump, while oil prices surged due to Middle East tensions. China's Q1 GDP soared at 5.3 per cent, yet March's new home prices plummeted. Additionally, the yen hit its lowest level since 1990. Eyes are now on the UK employment data and Fed Chair Powell's speech.
Rishi Sunak urges restraint after Iranian attack on Israel April 15, 2024 Rishi Sunak will urge Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu to show restraint in response to Iran’s missile attack.
Over 800 directors have been disqualified for abusing Covid loan scheme April 15, 2024 More than 800 directors have been disqualified for abusing Covid support schemes over the 2023-24 financial year following investigations by the Insolvency Service.
I spotted the last wild orangutans in Borneo – you can too April 15, 2024 I spotted the last wild orangutans in Borneo - this is how you can too
UK to reveal social media ban plans for under-16s within weeks April 14, 2024 Downing Street is reportedly set to reveal the proposals for stricter age restrictions on social media apps within weeks.
Timpson boss: Retail parks ‘big problem’ for future of the high street April 14, 2024 The boss of Timpson has sounded the alarm over the impact of retail parks on Britain's high streets and said they are contributing to the demise of town centres.
RAF jets downed attack drones in Iranian action against Israel, Sunak confirms April 14, 2024 RAF jets shot down “a number of” attack drones after Iran launched an unprecedented assault on Israel, Rishi Sunak has confirmed, saying the fallout in regional stability would have been “hard to overstate” if fewer projectiles had been intercepted.
Charles Tyrwhitt: Demand for quarter-zips and gilets to lift future sales April 14, 2024 Charles Tyrwhitt expects the business to grow by 20 per cent over the next year, helped by a demand for more casual attire.
What to look out for in Parliament next week? April 14, 2024 MPs are back in the House of Commons on Monday. As Parliament resumes its work: here are the highlights to watch out for next week.