We’ve been waiting for this Budget with bated breath since the Conservatives won the election in May – and the Chancellor delivered a lot in his “big Budget” of Summer 2015. In many ways, Mr Osborne’s announcements this time around … Continue reading →

HMRC have updated their income tax payer data. HMRC regularly updates data on income tax payers and last month it produced a revised set of numbers. These give an interesting insight into the drivers behind tax policy, and in particular, … Continue reading →

The official rate of inflation fell below zero in April: prices are now dropping year on year.    The April reading for the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) was an annual rate of -0.1%, which is the lowest level since the … Continue reading →

The latest Quarterly Inflation Report from the Bank of England suggests there will no base rate rise this year.    “Free beer tomorrow” is a sign that used to be spotted in some pubs before they were closed down or … Continue reading →