In yesterday's Spring Budget, as with the Autumn Statement, it is clear that the concerns and suggestions of CPF Groups were heard:
CPF said: Continue to lower National Insurance
The Chancellor cuts National Insurance again, from 10% to 8%
CPF said: Do more to help the self-employed
The Chancellor cuts Class 4 NICs from 9% to 6%
CPF said: End the Child Benefit unfairness for single-earner families
The Chancellor commits to moving towards a household system by April 2026
CPF said: Make more houses available for families by encouraging downsizing
The Chancellor cuts Capital Gains Tax on residential property sales
CPF said: Reduce the VAT burden for the smallest businesses
The Chancellor increases the VAT registration threshold for small businesses
CPF said: Increase Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates
The Chancellor raises the LHA rate to cover the lower 30% of local rents in April 2024
CPF said: Upgrade central IT and communications systems used by social services and the NHS
The Chancellor invests to reform outdated IT systems in the NHS
CPF said: Use modern technology to prevent crime
The Chancellor expands the use of AI to catch fraudsters
CPF said: Highlight the risks of vaping
The Chancellor introduces a new tax on vaping products from 2026
For a list of further policies proposed by CPF members and recently adopted by the Government - and to ensure your own concerns and ideas are taken into account - be sure to participate in our current policy consultation: My Policy Story!