From this April, key workers such as teachers and nurses, will be able to borrow money from shared equity schemes. Stamp duty on shared ownership homes will not be required until people own 80% of their home.
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Yeah because giving key workers the ability to defer what £3000 cost of buying a home is really going to sort out the problems in the UK housing market. -
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It's only fairMr Darling said there will be simpler taxes for small companies.
It's only fairThere will be a capital fund of £12.5m to encourage more women entrepreneurs.
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"There will be simpler taxes for small companies".Originally posted by techno View PostHas he mentioned anything about income sh@fting yet...?Comment
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He's finished, but it'll be hidden in the small print rather than the speech. Not a mention on the BBC site.Originally posted by techno View PostHas he mentioned anything about income sh@fting yet...?Comment
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He did say he would tackle tax avoidance but didn't state the detail....Originally posted by techno View PostHas he mentioned anything about income sh@fting yet...?Illegitimus non carborundum est!Comment
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The opposition just have. Infact they have just heavily laid into the Chancellor.Originally posted by techno View PostHas he mentioned anything about income sh@fting yet...?Comment
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Originally posted by moorfield View PostSomething about 30% of govt contracts available to small businesses ?
Translation: Come and work for us so we know who you are, and we'll make your taxes "simpler" for you.
LOL, that is the funniest thing I've read on here
The cycle of life: born > learn > work > learn > dead.Comment
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sorry - feeling a bit silly todayOriginally posted by Diver View Post
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