Osborne, George
Britain's wealth creators are fleeing in droves, taking their assets and revenue with them, as the government fails to understand the business and tax environment needed to stop them. Former Chancellor George Osborne has warned that the Treasury is not set up to grasp the issue, citing Italy&
Osborne, George
Chancellor George Osborne made a surprise announcement, abandoning plans to reduce tax credits by £4.4 billion, citing improvements in public finances. The move comes after the House of Lords rejected the original proposals, and campaigners such as the Doncaster People's Assembly had been protesting against the cuts.
Osborne, George
The Hastings Liberal Democrats have celebrated Chancellor George Osborne's decision to scrap plans to cut tax credits in today's Autumn Statement. This move comes after improvements in public finances allowed the government to reach a surplus while cutting less during the early years of the Parliament.
Osborne, George
Boris Johnson, the billionaire Mayor of London, has joined forces with fellow Tories Lord Lawson and John Redwood to demand another massive tax cut for the wealthy. Johnson, who earns £250,000 per year as a columnist for the Telegraph, proposes cutting the top rate of income tax to 40p
Osborne, George
Business leaders and organizations in Wales are pushing for immediate action on transport and tax reform ahead of Chancellor George Osborne's Emergency Budget on Wednesday. The Chancellor will make his first budget under a majority Tory government in 18 years, sparking concerns about the impact on businesses across
Banks (Finance)
George Osborne yesterday endorsed plans to separate retail and investment banking arms of High Street banks, suggesting a "firewall" approach to prevent another financial crisis. The Chancellor's Mansion House speech marked a significant shift in support for the Independent Commission on Banking's proposals, which
Banks (Finance)
Chancellor George Osborne has endorsed proposals to create internal divisions at High Street banks, separating their retail arms from their investment operations to prevent a fresh financial crisis. This move is part of a "new settlement" for financial services aimed at maintaining the City's position as
