The experts' view

Tax Matters

The Elephant in the Room

Friday, April 09, 2010

Voters are not stupid and I wish all our politicians would recognise that important reality, writes Mike Warburton, a senior partner at business advisors Grant Thornton.

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An Equitable Life

Friday, July 30, 2010

Many Equitable Life investors have died waiting for compensation from the Government following the Ombudsman's criticism of the way the business was...

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Thought for the Day: A VAT rise on the way

Monday, June 14, 2010

On Tuesday of next week, George Osborne will present his emergency budget. We are expecting announcements on capital gains tax and public spending...

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Capital Gains Tax and MPs expenses

Mike Warburton, a senior tax partner at business experts Grant Thornton

Monday, June 07, 2010

Sitting at home on Sunday evening at about 7.00 pm, I received a telephone call from the deputy political editor of the Daily Telegraph.

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There may be trouble ahead, writes Mike Warburton

Monday, May 10, 2010

As I write this, we still have uncertainty as to who will be leading the country.

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Who will wield the axe?

Thursday, May 06, 2010

Nobody becomes Chancellor in order to win a popularity contest, but whoever enters Number 11 is set to become one of the most unpopular people in the...

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Are we heading for a hung Parliament?

Friday, April 02, 2010

The UK electorate has traditionally put one party or another into power with an overall majority.

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Criminal penalties in the tax system

Friday, March 26, 2010

A worrying trend is taking place which was emphasised again in a measure slipped through in last week's budget; the increasing use of criminal...

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The Budget

Friday, March 12, 2010

So now we know, Budget day will be on Wednesday 24 March which almost certainly means we are in for a General Election on 6 May, writes Mike...

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Alright if you can get it ...

Friday, March 05, 2010

I don't want to comment about the donations Lord Ashcroft has made to the Conservative Party, but I can hopefully clear up some questions you may be...

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