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Things are looking up for the UK economy and there are encouraging indications which suggest markets are strengthening. Despite this, interest rates remain disappointing and employment rates unstable. Are we moving forward or are we just standing still?
16/08/2010
With the Budget Report proving to be more positive than many initially thought, we are now beginning to experience the full impact of cut backs and cost increases in a bid to stabilise our country. But with fluctuating Market statistics and inflation rates, it seems we have a way to go...
29/07/2010
June has so far been a month of mixed reviews. With questionable growth forecasts and uncertain predictions over government borrowing, the government is being urged to act now if they stand a chance of hitting targets to cut public debt.
02/07/2010
This Report is based on the Emergency Budget of 22 June 2010, which was the first Budget presented by George Osborne as Chancellor of the Exchequer for the Conservative-Liberal Democrat Coalition Government.
25/06/2010
It’s May already and the Election results have been and gone! But what is really going on in our market? Also in this edition, find out what we do to help you with your taxes, and how the recent election of David Cameron (and his deputy Nick Clegg) will affect you and your finances....
24/05/2010
...With the election just days away and the recent reading of the 2010 Budget Report leaving many in doubt over the country’s future, is it realistic to expect 2010 to be the year of recovery?...
30/04/2010
...As we approach Easter still teetering on the edge of a possible “double-dip” recession we can at least put snow days behind us and look forward to sunnier times!...
25/03/2010
...an overview of the announcements in the March Budget that are most likely to affect you and your business...
25/03/2010
...The economy grew by 0.1% in the last quarter of 2009, bringing to an official end the longest recession since records began in 1955, but this is not something that we should get too excited about...
25/02/2010
...In this edition we touch upon the challenges facing the Chancellor as the country comes to terms with 2009’s debt. Interest rates and FTSE statistics indicate...
26/01/2010
...Are we still in recession? In this edition we attempt to dispel rumours surrounding the recession and explore predictions made concerning unemployment rates. We also summarise market activity (FTSE) and inflation rates...
14/12/2009
....As expected, the 2009 PBR included measures aimed at the perceived bonus culture of the banks. This is to take the form of a payroll tax (a 50% levy payable by the bank on bonuses above £25,000) rather than a windfall tax on bank profits or an income tax "surcharge" aimed at the recipient employee...
14/12/2009