On 22 November 2023, Jeremy Hunt delivered the ‘Autumn Statement for Growth’. Against an improving economic backdrop, the Chancellor is keen to stimulate economic growth and highlighted 110 measures for businesses. In addition, there were significant statements relating to National Insurance changes and also the reform of work-related state benefits. Table of contents To see ... Read More
Spring Statement 2023 – Introduction Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered a ‘Budget for Growth’ after the Office for Budget Responsibility forecast a stronger than expected performance from the UK economy this year with inflation continuing to fall. Driving business investment The Chancellor announced a £27 billion transformation of capital allowances from April this year, which will include ... Read More
Spring Budget 2023 – Personal Tax The personal allowance The income tax personal allowance was already fixed at the current level until April 2026 and will now be maintained for an additional two years until April 2028 at £12,570. The government will uprate the married couple’s allowance and blind person’s allowance by inflation for 2023/24. ... Read More
Spring Budget 2023 – Employment National Insurance Contributions (NICs) A similar principle to that outlined above for income tax thresholds will be followed in respect of many of the NICs thresholds, namely that they are frozen at the limits for the preceding year and will remain at those levels until 2028. Full details are laid ... Read More
Spring Budget 2023 – Business Corporation tax rates The expected increase in the rate of corporation tax for many companies from April 2023 to 25% will go ahead. This means that, from April 2023, the rate will increase to 25% for companies with profits over £250,000. The 19% rate will become a small profits rate ... Read More
Spring Budget 2023 – Capital Taxes Capital gains tax (CGT) rates No changes to the current rates of CGT have been announced. This means that the rate remains at 10%, to the extent that any income tax basic rate band is available, and 20% thereafter. Higher rates of 18% and 28% apply for certain gains, ... Read More
Spring Budget 2023 – Other Matters Back to work Major themes in the Budget were getting people to enter work, increase their working hours and extend their working lives. These include numerous proposals detailed below. Childcare Working parents in England will be able to access 30 hours of free childcare per week, for 38 weeks ... Read More
The Autumn Statement 2022 On 17 November 2022, the government undertook the third fiscal statement in as many months, against a backdrop of rising inflation and economic recession. The Chancellor laid out three core priorities of stability, growth and public services. The government sought a balanced path to support the economy and return to growth, ... Read More
Reversal on Emergency Budget 2022 Chancellor brings forward further medium-term fiscal plan measures Budget menu items :- National Insurance contributions Income tax Business Stamp Duty Land Tax Land Transaction Tax Energy bills As the saying goes, a week is a long time in politics. However, recent events have been unprecedented. At the Mini Budget a ... Read More
Mini Budget – September 2022 The government’s plans for growth Chancellor reveals his plan for growth Budget menu items :- National Insurance contributions Income tax Business Stamp Duty Land Tax Other comments Government announces plans to help cut energy bills for businesses Energy Price Guarantee plan caps household bills New plan for patients aims to ... Read More
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