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Articles from 25th Sep 2009
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Calculating cost of new higher tax rate
Sep 25 2009 | Comment
BUDGET 2009 saw the introduction of a 50% income tax rate for those earning more than £150,000 per annum, effective from 6 April 2010. While not a complete surprise, many will argue that simply raising the top-rate of income tax for the highest earners will not be enough to plug the black hole, and that more tax rises, a cut in spending, or combination of both must be on the horizon. Read
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This is no time to invest in history
Sep 25 2009 | Comment
AS a holder of a Master of the Arts degree in British history I suppose that I should be delighted that Seaton Delaval Hall has been 'saved for the nation' and that we will all be able to enjoy and admire what is undoubtedly a magnificent building. Read
