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Oct- 2022 -27 OctoberPolitics
Treasury Committee seeks chair to replace Mel Stride
The Treasury Committee is reportedly looking for a new member of parliament to replace its former chair, Mel Stride, after his recent appointment as Rishi Sunak’s new secretary of state for work and pensions. Stride served as the chair of the Treasury Committee since October 2019 and currently only a…
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Jul- 2022 -26 JulyTax
MPs to investigate pros and cons of tax reliefs in new inquiry
The Treasury Committee has called for evidence on a new inquiry into tax reliefs, which aims to examine the tax reliefs available to individuals and businesses, and explore whether these provide benefits to the economy. As a result, the MPs on the cross-party committee are welcoming views on whether the…
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Apr- 2021 -16 AprilPractice Regulation
Treasury Committee launches Greensill Capital inquiry
The Treasury Committee has revealed that it is set to launch an inquiry into the lessons to be made from the collapse of Greensill Capital. The committee has agreed in principle to open the inquiry on the week commencing 19 April, where it will also publish its full terms of…
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Mar- 2021 -1 MarchBudget
MPs warn Sunak against tax hike
MPs have warned chancellor Rishi Sunak ahead of the March Budget that “now is not the time for tax rises”, despite a report claiming a “moderate hike” in corporation tax could help the economy without damaging growth. The statement comes from a report published by the Treasury Select Committee which…
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Feb- 2021 -19 FebruaryRegulators
FCA faces pressure over Woodford inquiry
MPs have called upon the government to take action over the FCA’s stalled investigation into the collapse of Neil Woodford’s investment business, unless the inquiry is handed over to an independent judge or QC. The FCA began its investigation into the £3.7bn Woodford Equity Income Fund’s collapse in June 2019…
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Oct- 2020 -22 OctoberHMRC
IR35 Tax rule should be ‘abolished’, says Mel Stride
The former leader of the House of Commons Mel Stride has called for the removal of the “dreaded” IR35 tax rule. According to the Financial Times, ex- leader Stride challenged the government’s plans to alter the off-payroll legislation at a committee meeting held yesterday (21 October), stating: “I think we…
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Apr- 2020 -22 AprilBusiness Bites
Will there be coronavirus help for small company directors who are paid by dividend?
The financial plight of limited company directors has been raised by the Tory chairman of the Treasury select committee. Mel Stride, a former Treasury minister, said chancellor Rishi Sunak needs to view company directors as a tranche of people who have ‘slipped through the net’ of all the other largesse…
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Oct- 2019 -24 OctoberPeople Moves
AAT welcomes Mel Stride as new Treasury Select Committee chair
The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) has welcomed the appointment of Mel Stride, MP for Central Devon, as the new chair of the Treasury Select Committee. Stride was elected by his fellow MPs yesterday (23 October) and the trade association has now “backed him for success”. Stride said: “The confidence…
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May- 2019 -7 MayCrime
HMRC raises millions from tax-dodging puppy farmers
More than £5m has been raised by an HMRC taskforce tackling dishonest dog breeders who were selling pups on the black market. HMRC set up the taskforce in October 2015 after discussions with animal welfare groups suggested tens of thousands of puppies were being reared in unregulated conditions and sold…
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