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Economists are forecasting that the Bank of England could launch yet another stimulus package worth around £100billion before cutting interest rates to below zero. Although economists say interest rates are likely to stay at 0.1pc when the Bank meets this week, data firm Bloomberg has said the money markets anticipate a move to negative rates … Read more
Uncertainty underlined a raft of economic data published last week which casts doubt on how long the recovery will last. Despite the generally favourable view gained from the data in sectors such as manufacturing, retail, accounting and marketing, many economists believe the rebound from the pandemic could last just several months before coming to a … Read more
Amid calls for a radical overhaul of capital gains tax, a renowned think tank has advocated the abolition of duties on investment and property profits. The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), a free-market organisation, is preparing to lobby for root and branch reform of CGT after Chancellor Rishi Sunak commissioned a review of the levy … Read more
Small businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors celebrated joyfully last Wednesday after the Chancellor announced the multi-billion pound giveaway in his mini-Budget. However, business experts warn that additional help is needed to support other sectors hit by the coronavirus downturn that are not included in Rishi Sunak’s £30bn rescue package. Although pubs, restaurants, hotels … Read more
As lockdown restrictions are relaxed across most of England, the chancellor on Wednesday will aim to boost the UK’s economy as it emerges from coronavirus. Yet while severe risks to public health remain, Rishi Sunak faces a delicate balancing act. Despite expectations that this will be a ground-breaking summer statement, these are some of the … Read more
Boris Johnson has promised to spend billions of pounds in investment to save the economy amid warnings that the country faces the imminent consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. The Prime Minister has tweeted that he wants to build the way back to economic health. Employing a topical weather metaphor, he said that if Covid-19 was … Read more
Ministers are due to announce this week whether the 2m social distancing rule in England will be relaxed, according to Chancellor Rishi Sunak. Prime Minister Boris Johnson commissioned the review on June 14, stating that there was ‘room for manoeuvre’ in the 2m social distancing rule as the the number of Covid-19 cases continues to … Read more
PM Boris Johnson has ordered a forthcoming review of the Covid-19 two-metre rule for social distancing amid calls for it be scrapped, the result of the UK making ‘good progress’ in restricting the coronavirus. Mr Johnson effectively prepares the ground for the abolition of the two-metre separation rule by taking personal control of the decision … Read more
Tax incentives such as an employment allowance could encourage firms to take on new staff, prevent a rise in unemployment and assist economic growth. Rishi Sunak is considering plans to use tax incentives to boost hiring and address the expected jump in unemployment when wage subsidies are withdrawn from millions of workers later in the … Read more