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Tax

Ms Gilmour has warned that 40,000 more people in the South West could be pushed into the 40p higher rate this year
Budget

MP says South West workers face higher-rate tax as thresholds remain frozen

Have kids in expensive summer holiday clubs? HMRC is urging working parents to check if they qualify for Tax-Free Childcare, worth up to £2,000 per child Have kids in expensive summer holiday clubs? HMRC is urging working parents to check if they qualify for Tax-Free Childcare, worth up to £2,000 per child
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Parents urged to claim up to £2,000 as thousands miss out on HMRC scheme

Families could save hundreds during the school holidays thanks to the Government's temporary VAT cut. Alton Towers, National Trust, Knowsley Safari, LEGOLAND and more are offering cheaper days out. Families could save hundreds during the school holidays thanks to the Government's temporary VAT cut. Alton Towers, National Trust, Knowsley Safari, LEGOLAND and more are offering cheaper days out.
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Parents urged to save as theme parks, cinemas, zoos and restaurants cut summer prices

Ms Gilmour has backed her party's calls for a 10p-per-litre reduction in fuel duty to help struggling motorists Ms Gilmour has backed her party's calls for a 10p-per-litre reduction in fuel duty to help struggling motorists
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Liberal Democrats' call to cut fuel tax backed by Minehead MP

Ms Dyke said the reforms threaten rural communities and long-term food security Ms Dyke said the reforms threaten rural communities and long-term food security
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Glastonbury MP warns of impact of inheritance tax changes on family farms

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Letter: Taunton's potholes make me question where my taxes are going

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Letter: Is the UK suffering a breach of its own social contract?

Climate change
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Letter: Global change is needed to save humanity from Doomsday

James Wright after meeting with MPs and shadow business ministers in Parliament to discuss business rates James Wright after meeting with MPs and shadow business ministers in Parliament to discuss business rates
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Fresh warning in West Somerset over future of hospitality and retail

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Rachel Gilmour column: The government is directionless and out of ideas

Ms Dyke has welcomed reports that the government is preparing to go back on planned rate rises for hospitality businesses Ms Dyke has welcomed reports that the government is preparing to go back on planned rate rises for hospitality businesses
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Hospitality business rates U-turn welcomed by Glastonbury MP

People in Somerset are being warned that anyone earning more than £1,000 from Christmas side hustles must report their earnings to HMRC and may need to pay tax People in Somerset are being warned that anyone earning more than £1,000 from Christmas side hustles must report their earnings to HMRC and may need to pay tax
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HMRC cracks down on Christmas crafters side hustles

Ms Dyke raised concerns in the House of Commons about potential changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief Ms Dyke raised concerns in the House of Commons about potential changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief
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Sarah Dyke warns proposed tax could threaten future of farms

Mr Dance has criticised the government after reports suggested that the Chancellor will not amend or repeal the Family Farm Tax in next month’s Budget Mr Dance has criticised the government after reports suggested that the Chancellor will not amend or repeal the Family Farm Tax in next month’s Budget
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Adam Dance criticises decision to keep Family Farm Tax

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