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The Institute for Fiscal Studies have launched  IFS Taxlab to provide better access to impartial information about how the UK tax system works, the effects it has on different people and businesses, and the options for reform. 

As the chimes of Big Ben rang out for the start of 2017, little did we know what an eventful year it would turn out to be. In March the letter was delivered by hand to the EU letting them know the UK was leaving and 6 weeks later there was a surprise General Election in June. Thank you to everyone who took part in our democratic process.

As we open a window on our Advent calendar or light the Advent candle, I am reminded that Advent is a time of preparation for the celebration of the nativity of Jesus.

In Westminster there is a growing anticipation around the Budget Statement and calls from the Opposition to end the austerity measures of the last 7 years.

This has been a jaw dropping week of audacity by the Government. First with the Henry VIII powers under the EU withdrawal Bill to amend secondary legislation, fixing the composition on select committees against all the rules and conventions and not voting on a motion because the Government would lose.