Analysis: Are springs of hope emerging for UK equities?
After last week’s Spring Statement, is the case for holding the unloved asset class improving?
Spring Budget 2024
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Conservatives pledge to deliver further cuts to National Insurance
Rishi Sunak delivered the party’s election manifesto at Silverstone
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Spring Budget 2024: Pensions to disclose amount invested in UK equities
Industry commentators warn this could ‘backfire’ on British businesses
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Spring Budget 2024: National Insurance cut by 2% – but could be a ‘sneaky tax grab’
‘Double-whammy’ of cuts will lower the main NI rate from 12% to 8%, but could ultimately see UK workers unknowingly pay more
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Spring Budget 2024: Non-dom tax replaced with ‘modern residency system’
Change estimated to bring in £2.7bn each year
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Spring Budget 2024: Chancellor increases VAT threshold
Also extends business rate support in measures targeted at SMEs
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Spring Budget 2024: British Isa announced
Additional £5,000 top up also announced in spring budget.