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HANSARDUK and Romania Double Taxation ConventionA double taxation convention with Romania was signed in London on 13 November 2024. The text of the convention is available on HM Revenue and Customs’ pages of the www.gov.uk…18 Nov 2024HANSARDSingle Trade WindowThe Government are considering their future plans for the border and how best to meet the needs of their users. In the context of financial challenges, the Government are pausing…05 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome tax (charge)I thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Wolverhampton South East (Pat McFadden) for opening today’s debate, and for so clearly reminding us of the state in which the…31 Oct 2024HANSARDIncome tax (charge)Although we will not comment on market movements, the Chancellor outlined yesterday two new robust fiscal rules, which are the bedrock of stability on which this Budget is built.…31 Oct 2024HANSARDIncome tax (charge)I thank the hon. Gentleman for acknowledging that the impact of these changes is limited and targeted. That is an important point. He leads me on to my concluding point, which is…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI know that Newcastle-under-Lyme and, indeed, the whole county of Staffordshire have a proud brewing tradition, and my hon. Friend will be an excellent champion of breweries in…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTaxes on Working PeopleThe right hon. Member will have to wait for the Budget tomorrow. She was a Minister not that long ago, so she might still remember that the Budget is the time when such…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTaxes on Working PeopleAs hon. Members know, any changes to tax policy will be set out in tomorrow’s Budget. Members will also know that our approach to fixing the foundations of the economy will be one…29 Oct 2024HANSARDEnergy Bills: Support for HouseholdsThe hon. Gentleman can see our commitment to supporting vulnerable households with the cost of energy and food in our extension of the household support fund, at a cost of half a…29 Oct 2024HANSARDEnergy Bills: Support for HouseholdsHousehold energy bills have fallen by 30% since their peak, and are now around £800 lower for a typical household. This Government are committed to improving the quality and…29 Oct 2024HANSARDEnergy Bills: Support for HouseholdsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to say that while it is essential that we tackle high energy bills now, it is also essential that we invest for the future to bring energy bills…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTaxes on Working PeopleMy hon. Friend is absolutely right that, while keeping taxes on working people as low as possible is crucial, the way to make people better off in the long run is through boosting…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend will have to wait for the Budget tomorrow, but he will know that we have committed to closing some loopholes, including VAT on private schools, the non-dom loophole…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTaxes on Working PeopleI do not think I am pre-empting anything tomorrow by confirming that the Chancellor will absolutely stick to our commitment not to raise taxes on working people through national…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for his question. He is absolutely right to say that pubs make an enormous contribution to our society and economy. The current alcohol duty system supports…29 Oct 2024HANSARDUK and Ecuador: Double Taxation ConventionA double taxation convention with Ecuador was signed in Quito on 6 August 2024. The text of the convention is available on the HM Revenue and Customs pages of the gov.uk website…23 Oct 2024HANSARD Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property ReliefIt is a pleasure to serve under you in the Chair, Dr Huq. Let me join others in congratulating the hon. Member for Gordon and Buchan (Harriet Cross) on securing the debate. I…17 Oct 2024HANSARD Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property ReliefI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his point, although he presupposes he knows what will happen to agricultural property relief, which, as I set out earlier, I cannot comment on…17 Oct 2024HANSARDVAT: Independent SchoolsWe will take a community-wide approach that sees improved SEND provision in mainstream state schools, as well as ensuring that state special schools cater for those with the most…08 Oct 2024HANSARDVAT: Independent SchoolsI am going to make some progress. To pick up the point made by the hon. Member for Hinckley and Bosworth, I am not denying that some pupils may have to move into the state sector,…08 Oct 2024