Budget 2013: Building business confidence

Against this challenging backdrop, the Chancellor needed to announce a confident, stable Budget; one based on sound practical, economic decisions, rather than vote-winning short term, political solutions. So, has he delivered on this?

The Finance Bill 2013 will be published on Thursday 28 March 2013.

Our reaction

Our specialists give their instant reactions to what we heard from the Chancellor in Budget 2013.

Budget 2013: Webcast
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Impact for private businesses

Budget 2013: Leonie Kerswill
The impact for individuals

Budget 2013: Barry Murphy
The impact on UK business

The EU Financial Transaction Tax - Live webcast 3pm today

Wednesday 6 March, 3pm A closer look at the proposed directive and the implications for the global financial services industry On February 14 2013, the provisions of the Financial Transaction... Read more.

New tax and government procurement rules - live webcast today at 3pm

The Government recently announced a proposal aimed at preventing companies and individuals who take part in tax avoidance schemes from being awarded Government contracts. The proposals will apply to all... Read more.

UK/IoM Disclosure Agreement

The UK and Isle of Man governments today published documents outlining how a new disclosure arrangement, known as the Manx Disclosure Facility ('MDF'), between the UK and Isle of Man... Read more.

Kevin Nicholson on giving evidence at the Public Accounts Committee

I was pleased to have the chance to help the PAC. It's important there's open debate on the tax system and the roles of all those who play a part... Read more.