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Almost half of UK adults have not written a will

Nearly half UK of adults have not written a will, nor are they currently in the process of doing so, according to research published by insurer Canada Life.

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Government bank referral scheme 'secured loans for just one in 20 companies'

The Treasury's bank referral scheme secured loans for just one in 20 companies, a review has revealed.

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Employer NICs rise may have unforeseen consequences

The extra costs of the increase in employers' National Insurance contributions (NICs) could cause businesses to respond in ways the government did not intend, the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has warned.

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Chancellor's Budget tax increases 'will boost growth sustainably', says IMF

Commenting on Chancellor Rachel Reeves' recent Autumn Budget, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated the tax increases announced will 'boost growth sustainably'.

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Budget 'first step of what's needed to lift living standards', says think tank

Reacting to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, think tank the Resolution Foundation has warned that the measures announced 'are only the first step in what's required to boost living standards'.

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View our 2024 Autumn Budget Report

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her 2024 Autumn Budget speech yesterday, outlining a range of financial measures.

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Chancellor uses Autumn Budget to increase Employment Allowance

Chancellor Rachel Reeves used her Autumn Budget to increase the Employment Allowance from £5,000 to £10,500.

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Chancellor promises to drive growth and raises £40 billion in taxes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledged to 'invest, invest, invest' to drive growth and 'restore economic stability' in the Autumn Budget.

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2024 Autumn Budget - the political reaction

Addressing the House of Commons, Chancellor Rachel Reeves used the 2024 Autumn Budget to 'fix the foundations to deliver on the promise of change'.

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