The Government has proposed a tax on mascara, which could raise up to £2bn for the Treasury but is set to squeeze Cheryl Cole very hard indeed.
Posted: Nov 19th, 2010
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Business secretary Vince Cable announced that from September money paid to children by the tooth fairy will be means-tested and subject to tax.
Posted: Jul 23rd, 2010
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Consumer groups have reacted furiously to a leaked Treasury email suggesting that Alistair Darling will include a windfall tax on déjà vu in his Budget today, in a move designed to raise £3.5 billion without alienating younger voters. ‘The sight of Hoon, Hewitt and Byers promising access for cash has led to a huge rise [...]
Posted: Mar 24th, 2010
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Public outcry has been sparked by the revelation that the Government has been taking money from members of the public and spending it on healthcare, education and welfare benefits.
Posted: May 15th, 2009
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