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  • Wednesday, 3 March, 2021
    Technology
    Tech tax breaks given Budget boost

    Treasury to hold consultations on reforming and expanding R&D relief and stock options scheme

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  • Wednesday, 3 March, 2021
    UK Budget
    Business leaders alarmed by UK corporation tax rise

    Increase seen as a ‘worrying signal’ for investors despite new incentives announced by chancellor

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  • Wednesday, 3 March, 2021
    UK Budget
    Universal credit uplift extended by six months

    Chancellor criticised for not going further to avoid ‘perfect storm’ for families later in year

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  • Wednesday, 3 March, 2021
    UK banks
    Banks welcome review of profit surcharge

    Chancellor announces measures to protect London’s position as Europe’s largest financial centre post-Brexit

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  • Wednesday, 3 March, 2021
    Bank of England
    Bank of England given new mandate to buy ‘green’ bonds

    Government makes environmental and climate goals an explicit part of monetary policy

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  • Wednesday, 3 March, 2021
    UK Budget
    Eight bidders gain freeport approval in move to boost English regions

    Chancellor says special economic zones will unlock billions of pounds in private sector investment

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  • Wednesday, 3 March, 2021
    Apprenticeship levy
    Measures to boost skills training disappoint business groups

    Plans under fire for being ‘insufficient’ considering wider personnel shortages facing industry

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  • Wednesday, 3 March, 2021
    UK Budget
    Companies enjoy extra £35bn boost until UK economy recovers

    Flagship coronavirus furlough scheme extended while VAT and business rates are cut

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  • Wednesday, 3 March, 2021
    UK Budget
    Alcohol tax held steady in boost for UK hospitality sector

    Brewers and pub groups warn that they will need long-term support

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    Biggest UK banks sign up to low-deposit mortgage guarantee scheme

    Chancellor says initiative will address ‘significant barrier’ to joining housing ladder

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    Cricket set to benefit from extra £300m for sport

    Chancellor also confirms nearly £3m to fund UK and Ireland bid for 2030 men’s football World Cup

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  • Wednesday, 3 March, 2021
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    Spring Budget 2021 - Rishi Sunak's company tax plan for revival

    The chancellor on Wednesday announced a host of measures to stimulate the flagging UK economy

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  • Wednesday, 3 March, 2021
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    Labour accuses Sunak of failing to address ‘deep-rooted inequality’

    Starmer says Budget lacks ‘credible plan’ to tackle unemployment or problems in social security system

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  • Wednesday, 3 March, 2021
    UK Budget
    Stamp duty holiday extended for UK homebuyers

    Attempt to ease logjam of deals set to cost Treasury more than £1.6bn in lost receipts

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    Treasury estimates the move will raise £990m by 2025/26

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