government
Benefits Shakeup – It pays to work
I was on the road yesterday (I seem to do too much driving for my own good), and listening to Jeremy Vine show on Radio2. The comments and calls on the issue of Benefits was interesting, but perhaps overshadowed by the violence of the student’s protest the day before. The announcements of the shakeup of […]
Getting into my stride
If last week is a taster of what is to come, then I need to get some exercise, both physical and mental, to ensure I can keep up. Or perhaps just clone myself. I had my first meeting with a resident to listen to and talk with them about their problem. I expect that this […]
Effects of new Tax Changes
1.Tax free allowance increase in stages, to reach £10,000, currently £6,500. 2. Employees NIC going up slightly, but not employers NIC 3. CGT – going up from 18% to 40%, but likely to affect non-business assets, like second homes and shares. 4. VAT may go up from 17.5% to 20% or more. Emergency budget will […]
The Coalition Agreement
History has been made, and today we witness the start of the coalition between the Conservative party and the Liberal Democrats, to form a strong and stable government for the country. The reason for this coalition, if anyone needed reminding, is the fact that no single party obtained the required majority in the House of […]