The economist behind the Covid furlough scheme has called for ‘unfair’ council tax and stamp duty to be axedCouncil tax and stamp duty are “unfair and unpopular” taxes that should be abolished, says the...
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Read MoreFailure to maintain Covid support measures will push firms into bankruptcy, says Labour Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageRishi Sunak has rejected business demands for an extension of the furlough...
Read MoreExclusive: opposition commits to a range of equal rights policies as UK emerges from pandemicCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageLabour would make it illegal to make women redundant during pregnancy...
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