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Chancellor should clarify a time limit on the measure and refine investment allowances
HMRC figures show a 50% increase in people paying at least 40% in 2022-23 compared with 2019-20
Government worried about ‘perverse consequences’ of applying policy including risk of losing investment
Mood gloomier than at height of pandemic or in 2008 financial crisis as inflation hits household pockets
‘Candid’ meeting with N Sea groups hears levy could force cancellation of projects and deter investors
Ministers examine more generous deals because of concern about strikes
Government officials play down prospect of extending levy to electricity generators
Treasury failed to take out insurance against rate rises on almost £900bn in QE reserves, say economists
PM tries to move on from the partygate scandal by laying the ground for tax cuts
Energy group rules out legal challenge despite concerns
Chancellor rejects accusation support package was timed to deflect attention away from Sue Gray ‘partygate’ report
New government measures will help, but how else can renters and homeowners cut their consumption?
Payment promised in Sunak’s February support package was scheduled for delivery in April
Most economists disagree with chancellor but have offered varied views on precise impact on price trends
Plus, what pains Conservatives about the government’s U-turn, and a football dilemma
Measures in chancellor’s £15bn package will offer ‘life raft’ to millions struggling to cope with soaring prices
Dismayed sector warns ‘multiyear’ assault on profits will ‘drive away investors’ and cut production
The latest changes will add extra complexity to the mish-mash of North Sea levies
Chancellor’s measures expected to top £10bn and will target the most vulnerable
Chancellor puts finishing touches to mini-Budget worth billions to help struggling households
Higher tax receipts boost government finances
Tory MPs call on chancellor to rethink policy as households struggle with soaring inflation
Chancellor’s promise to CBI designed to boost investment ahead of sharp rise in corporation tax next year
Prices climb 9% and soaring gas and electricity bills deepen cost of living crisis
Chancellor under mounting pressure to help households cope with rising utility bills
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