Condies News Round Up – April 2024
UK house prices rise as interest rates fall; manufacturing and R&D to receive £360m boost; stealth tax and savings shake up salary bands; and PM proposes scrapping National Insurance.
UK house prices rise as interest rates fall; manufacturing and R&D to receive £360m boost; stealth tax and savings shake up salary bands; and PM proposes scrapping National Insurance.
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Vote-winning announcements are always expected from a Chancellor’s Budget in an election year. Despite the stagnant economy and limited fiscal headroom, Jeremy Hunt still announced a few tax cuts and other surprises.
HMRC clamps down on undeclared dividend earnings; “Help to Grow” campaign and Small Business Council to aid SMEs; “Limited tax cut options in Budget” says Chancellor; and house prices begin to fall at a slower rate.