To support the self-employed through the coronavirus outbreak the Government has introduced the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS).
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Effect on equality of the Autumn Statement 2016 (132 KB, PDF)
The Chancellor gave his Autumn Statement on 23 November 2016. The Library briefing Autumn Statement 2016: a summary provides a brief overview of the key announcements.
The motion being debated in the Opposition Day debate references research which suggests that the majority of the net savings the Treasury has made since 2010 through tax and benefit changes will come from women. The motion also mentions research which suggests that the incomes of black and minority ethnic women are being particularly effected.
The Opposition are calling for the Government to conduct an assessment of the cumulative impact of its policies on women since 2010.
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Effect on equality of the Autumn Statement 2016 (132 KB, PDF)
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UK tax law is specifically targeted rather than purposive: in tackling the exploitation of loopholes in the law, governments have legislated against individual avoidance schemes as and when these have come to light. This note looks at the case that has been made recently for a general anti-avoidance rule, and the Coalition Government's introduction of a 'narrower' General Anti-Abuse Rule in 2013.
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A briefing on the Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No.2) Bill 2019-21
