Budget fails to tackle poverty & climate change, say isles politicians
http://shet.news/jcdii Copied! POLITICIANS in Shetland have criticised UK chancellor Rishi Sunak for unveiling a budget which they say fails to address key challenges including poverty, climate change and mitigating the impact of Covid-19 and Brexit.   Headline measures included in the budget included confirmation that the furlough scheme will continue over the summer, while a £20 a week uplift in universal credit have been extended until September. 9 of 14Adverts Corporation tax on profits above £50,000 will increase to 25 per cent in 2023, while tax allowances have been ...