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<title>CTG update - 9 May 2012: Small Donations Bill included in Queen’s Speech</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=352</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>4 May 2012 – Rector of St Bride’s slams government over VAT proposals</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=34</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sector prepares for 'warefare' over tax relief cap</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#242</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities can bypass VAT on mail by using private providers</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#241</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG update - 1 May 2012: Consultations – contribute to the CTG responses</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=351</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG seeks test case on VAT bill for temporary staff</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#239</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT exemption on shared services is 'still too complex', CTG conference hears</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#240</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Tax Conference 2012</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=350</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG update - 16 April 2012: Proposed cap on unlimited income tax reliefs – Explanatory note</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=348</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG update - 3 April 2012: HM Treasury publishes clarification statement on cap on unlimited income tax reliefs – Interim update</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=349</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update: 27 March 2012 - CTG/Deloitte seminar on the VAT treatment of temporary workers – support this campaign</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=346</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update: 27 March 2012 - HMRC publishes consultation document on the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=347</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sector leaders call for meeting with Chancellor</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#235</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC will meet charities to discuss tax relief caps</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#236</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT bills on energy-saving materials in some charity buildings will quadruple</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#237</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>21 March 2012 - Charity Tax Group reaction to Budget 2012</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=33</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Changes to VAT on improvements to listed buildings 'could cost charities £63m a year'</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#238</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG update - 16 March 2012: VAT and temporary workers campaign – CTG needs your support</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=345</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG update - 13 March 2012: New definition of a charity to apply to all UK charity tax reliefs from April 2012</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=344</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>7 March 2012 - CTG sheds light on the VAT differences between public sector grants and contracts</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=32</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Grants and contracts - Outsourcing by public bodies: VAT implications for charities</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=343</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 28 February 2012: Updated guidance on Gift Aid declaration and new model declarations</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=342</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 13 February 2012: Changes to VAT rules on postal services from 2 April 2012</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=341</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG update - 9 February 2012: Ireland - Encouraging VAT developments and new “composite rate” on giving</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=340</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG update - 8 February 2012: Proposal for European Foundation Statute</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=339</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Commission Sets Out Proposals for VAT Reform</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#234</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG update - 12 January 2012: VAT treatment of postal services, The Gathering, VAT &amp; palliative care</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=338</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG update - 14 December 2011: PASC publishes Report on Big Society</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=337</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>European Commission considers future of VAT 'social exemptions'</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#232</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Press Release – 7 December 2011: CTG welcomes European Commission recognition of VAT burden on charities but raises concerns that no new solutions have been proposed</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=31</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update – 7 December 2011: CTG welcomes European Commission recognition of VAT burden on charities but raises concerns that no new solutions have been proposed </title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=336</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT concession on shared services included in Finance Bill</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#231</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 6 December 2011 #2: Draft Finance Bill 2012 clauses and summaries of consultation responses published</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=335</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 6 December 2011: Draft Finance Bill 2012 clauses published</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=334</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Draft Finance Bill 2012 clauses published</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=30</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Draft legislation on VAT cost sharing exemption is published</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#230</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 2 December 2011: CIOT Gift Aid Resources website; CTG/EAPG Roundtable: Draft Finance Bill 2012; CTG Issues Tracker</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=333</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC consults on applying new definitions of 'charity' to tax relief</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#233</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 29 November 2011: Chancellor announces Autumn Statement – cost sharing exemption finally introduced</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=332</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update: 28 November 2011 - Consultation on draft Orders to apply the new definitions of &quot;charity&quot; to tax reliefs</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=331</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>General Anti-Abuse Rule</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=329</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT Update - November 2011</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=330</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT Treatment of grants and contracts</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=328</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 22 November 2011: Updated version of Notice 708 - zero rating for Design and Build contracts protected </title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=327</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>A grant or contract? Does it matter?</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#229</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 15 November 2011: VAT treatment of organisations providing palliative care services</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=326</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Financial Transactions Tax</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=43</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 18 October 2011: HM Treasury announce new Minister responsible for charity and voluntary taxation matters</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=325</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 11 October 2011: CTG in Birmingham – 20 Oct 2011 &amp; EAPG event on cross-border giving – 19 Oct 2011</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=324</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 10 October 2011: VAT and Salary Sacrifice Schemes</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=323</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 30 August 2011: HMRC publish Business Brief on the Reed Employment VAT case</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=322</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 25 August 2011: Gift Aid for School Charities</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=317</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 25 August 2011: Partial Exemption</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=320</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 25 August 2011: Postal Services</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=318</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 25 August 2011: VAT: Charitable Buildings</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=321</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 25 August 2011: Waste Recycling</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=319</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 16 August 2011: CTG receives assurances from HMRC on the VAT treatment of Design &amp; Print contracts</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=315</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 16 August 2011: HMRC updates guidance on payments to overseas bodies</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=316</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 4 August 2011:  HMRC presentation on the cost-sharing exemption </title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=314</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC relents on costly design and build VAT change</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#228</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC scraps plans to change design and build VAT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#227</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 2 August 2011: CTG legal argument persuades HMRC to reconsider VAT treatment of Design and Build Contracts </title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=313</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG legal argument persuades HMRC to reconsider VAT treatment of Design and Build Contracts </title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=29</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC open to u-turn on controversial VAT change</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#226</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 29 July 2011: Finance Act 2011 and other news</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=312</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update 14 July 2011 - CTG holds positive discussions with HMRC on VAT Design and Build</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=311</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 13 July 2011: Cost sharing exemption meeting; Open Public Service White Paper published    </title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=310</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Don't Hold Your Breath: John Hemming on the European VAT System for Charities</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#225</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 29 June 2011:  HMRC announce consultation document on Gifts of Art</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=309</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gifts of pre-eminent objects and works of art consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=41</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 28 June 2011: Consultation on the VAT cost-sharing exemption published</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=308</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG welcomes the publication of the consultation on the VAT cost-sharing exemption </title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=28</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT: Cost-Sharing Exemption consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=42</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Update - 27 June 2011: HMRC reconsiders VAT Notice 708: Design and Build provisions     </title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=307</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG update - 22 June 2011: Philanthropy Review recommendations announced &amp; VAT and temporary staff</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=306</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG update: HMRC announce consultation document on IHT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=305</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Inheritance Tax Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=40</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Government to review tax environment for charities, says minister</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#222</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC claims fit and proper persons test a success</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#224</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC head of charity defends 'fit and proper persons' test</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#223</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charity Tax Group AGM and Conference slides</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=304</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Treasury considers consultation on EU VAT exemption for charities sharing costs</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#221</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG welcomes adjournment debate on the position of charities in the VAT system</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=303</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Where are we on VAT? Interview with John Hemming</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#220</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG welcomes new EU VAT study</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#219</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities should get VAT refunds, European Commission report recommends</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#218</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>European report highlights unfairness of UK VAT regime, says CTG</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#217</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG welcomes new EU VAT study </title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=27</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Commission publish study on VAT in the public sector and exemptions in the public interest </title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=302</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>European Update</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=298</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>ELECTIONS TO THE CHARITY TAX GROUP MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 2011 </title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=300</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Future events</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=301</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>BUDGET 2011 - POSITIVE STEPS TO HELP CHARITIES</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=26</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>BUDGET 2011 BRINGS POSITIVE STEPS TO HELP CHARITIES </title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=299</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Benefits limit increased for major donors</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#206</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Proposal to merge NI and income tax 'could boost Gift Aid'</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#207</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Liberal Democrats policy on the voluntary sector </title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=296</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Lifetime legacies an 'ideal solution' says lobby group</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#214</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Proposal to tax volunteer expenses would be 'an administrative nightmare'</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#197</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tax proposal threatens administrative nightmare for volunteer-heavy charities</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#211</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Simplification of Charity Tax </title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=295</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Online filing; Capital Goods Scheme; Partial Exemption; Charity Tax Map update</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=297</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>REVISED GUIDANCE ON FIT AND PROPER PERSONS TEST NOW AVAILABLE </title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=294</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Analysis - the rise and rise of charity taxation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#199</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Editorial: time to commit to online Gift Aid</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#201</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Talking Taxes with CTG's John Hemming</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#200</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Head of HMRC backs paperless charity tax regime</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#208</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New reference guide outlines charity tax requirements</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#212</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities pay up to £3.7bn a year in tax, says CTG report</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#209</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>FIRST EVER COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF CHARITIES AND THE TAX SYSTEM:  “CHARITY TAX MAP” IS PUBLISHED </title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=293</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>FIRST EVER COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF CHARITIES AND THE TAX SYSTEM: &quot;CHARITY TAX MAP&quot; IS PUBLISHED</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=25</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Treasury denies movement on VAT rebate for charities</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#215</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG VAT strategy and priorities for 2011; Chairman's report</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=292</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT charge for shared services 'will not be removed before next year'</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#202</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sue Ryder Care to lobby government over VAT relief for charities</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#203</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sue Ryder launches campaign to tackle £1m VAT loss</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#216</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT on shared services – YOUR HELP IS NEEDED </title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=291</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT recovery clause for academy schools raises charity hopes</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#213</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>'Extend VAT relief to all charities'</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#204</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG welcomes draft finance bill's proposals</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#198</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Changes to pension rules could benefit legacy fundraisers</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#210</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Finance Bill 2011 draft clauses published</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=282</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Combating tax fraud: mutual assistance and exchange of information</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=290</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tax Avoidance</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=289</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT: introduction of a new ‘2 per cent occupation rule’</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=288</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT: option to tax and the 'change in use' provisions</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=287</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gift Aid Forum – Publication of Fanning report and response from Justine Greening MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=283</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Latest HMRC Working Together update published</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=286</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT and contracted services</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=284</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>£100m Transition Fund opens</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=285</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT: Commission Green Paper on the future of VAT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=281</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Commission Green Paper on the Future of VAT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=39</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Community Infrastructure Levy will not be replaced</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#205</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Grants vs. Contracts</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=271</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Community Infrastructure Levy to continue – charity exemption maintained</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=272</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Mirrlees Review of the tax system </title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=274</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Online filing for charities </title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=273</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT: zero rating of books etc </title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=275</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charity Tax Group Update 4th November 2010</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=276</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charity Tax Group Update 21 October 2010 </title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=277</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Comprehensive Spending Review announced and Adjournment debate on VAT and charities</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=278</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Cost, complexity and competition rule out VAT for charities</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#194</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sector prepares proposals on lifetime legacies as govt working group stalls </title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#195</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Belgium: discriminatory tax rules </title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=280</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Building and Supporting a Stronger Civil Society </title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=279</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sector tells Treasury to start gift aid reform before Budget 2011</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#196</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Acevo, CTG and IoF put pressure on Chancellor over Gift Aid plans</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#193</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT and charities - European developments; HMRC/HM Treasury Updates</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=269</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Lords take note of Charity Tax Group findings in debate on the charitable sector</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=270</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Round-up of recent issues/developments</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=267</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Lifetime Legacies plan appeals to the wealthy</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#192</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC Updates and an Update from the Gift Aid Forum</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=268</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Treasury in talks to provide tax breaks on property gifts</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#191</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Succession and wills</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=266</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charity Finance VAT and Tax Conference 18 October 2010</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=260</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>EAPG Roundtable Event 22 September 2010 - Lifetime Legacies for the UK: Yes/No?</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=259</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC updates</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=258</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT: reduced rates</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=261</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC position following the Court of Appeal Judgment in Insurancewide and Trader Media Group</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=264</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Life assurance and capital redemption products</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=263</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Taxes (Definition of Charity) (Relevant Territories) Regulations 2010</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=262</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT and Salary Sacrifice Schemes</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=265</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Court of Appeal gives judgment on the time limit issue in John Wilkins &amp; Others v Revenue &amp; Customs Commissioners</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=257</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC publishes Revenue &amp; Customs Brief 33/10</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=255</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tax Policy Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=256</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT Recovery on Investment Management Fees</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=253</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>How reliant are charities on ESC 3.35?</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=252</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Higher-rate taxpayers are motivated by tax reliefs, survey finds</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#190</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gift Aid Forum considers three options for reform</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#188</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charity Tax Group warns campaign for exemption on development tax is not over</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#187</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gift Aid under-used by charities, finds survey</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#189</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Results of the Gift Aid Simplification Survey presented to the Gift Aid Forum</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=251</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Survey show many charities fail to make the best of Gift Aid</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#186</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>David Cameron will discuss VAT treatment for charities with the Treasury</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#183</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Higher-rate donors 'motivated by tax relief' of Gift Aid</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#185</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG moots electronic gift aid system</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#182</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charity VAT exemptions rejected in Parliament</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#181</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT rate debated - VAT and charities; Informal Consultation on the Autumn Finance Bill announced</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=250</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC makes limited concessions on Fit and Proper Persons test</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#184</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC will assume charity employees are fit and proper persons</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#179</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Labour suggests charity VAT exemptions as Finance Bill debated</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#180</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC publishes revised guidance on the fit and proper persons test</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=249</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT rise will cost charities £150m, Labour tells Liberal Democrats</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#178</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities - Cost of tax relief</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=248</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Reminder to complete the Gift Aid Simplification measures survey</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=247</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tories use three Stooges to defend VAT hike</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#169</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT increase will cost charities an extra £150m a year</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#173</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG launches rebate campaign around VAT rise</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#175</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charity VAT bill 'more than £1bn'; Freight update</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#167</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Emergency Budget 2010: Implications for charities</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=246</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Government will consult on VAT exemption for charities that share back-office functions</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#170</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>IMPACT OF THE BUDGET VAT INCREASE ON CHARITIES</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=24</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Osborne raises UK VAT Rate to 20%</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#176</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT hike will add £143m to charities VAT bill</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#174</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT pushed up to 20%</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#177</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT rise will cost sector an extra £140m, says Charity Tax Group</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#172</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities face a budgetary double whammy</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#168</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Overview of CTG's recent work - June 2010</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=244</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>State aid rules on services of general economic interest</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=245</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charity Tax Group urge Chancellor to exempt charities from rises in VAT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#166</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC publishes VAT NOTES No 2 2010</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=243</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT on non-EU freight: “Administrative easement” to stay in force for the foreseeable future</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=242</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Irrecoverable VAT and its impact on charities – June 2010</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=241</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG welcomes HMRC's revised policy on the VAT treatment of pay-per-click charity advertisements</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=239</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charity Tax Group warning over shared services</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#165</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Spending Review 2010</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=240</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Bates Wells accuse HMRC of Compact breach</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#162</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Coverage of the CTG AGM and CTG's work on the cross-border giving issue</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#164</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Warning over VAT on shared services</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#163</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New cross-border giving regulations explained in paper from Charity Tax Group</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#161</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>State Opening of Parliament 2010 – Queen’s Speech</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=238</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Budget Submission - Shared Services VAT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=254</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Post - Election 2010: Publication of the coalition programme document</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=237</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Working party on &quot;fit and proper persons&quot;</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#160</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Post - Election 2010: Formation of the Government and Confirmation of the new Minister for Civil Society</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=235</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Abolishing Gift Aid?</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=236</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Post - Election 2010: Formation of the Government</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=234</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Will &quot;new politics&quot; deliver for the greater good?</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#158</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sector leaders vow to help Cameron create his Big Society</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#157</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Campaign against &quot;fit and proper person&quot; test</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#156</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Parliament with no overall control &quot;could be good for sector&quot;</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#155</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT rise to 19 per cent expected this year</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#159</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Business and higher-rate tax reliefs could face cuts</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#152</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Cross-Border Giving: Opportunity or Threat?</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=233</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Schroders predicts VAT will rise to 19 per cent next year</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#151</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>A reminder – Gift Aid Claims – less time to get them in</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=232</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New land tax will increase red tape</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#150</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Annual General Meeting 2010 - Follow up</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=228</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Evidence needed on VAT and shared services</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#149</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Marathon – Gold Bond</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=231</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Payment to HMRC by cheque</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=230</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CIL will make new buildings more expensive</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#148</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT on Postal Services</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=227</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Tax Map Questionnaire</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=38</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charity Tax Map Questionnaire - We need your input!</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=226</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Extending UK Charity Tax Reliefs to Certain Organisations in Europe</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=224</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>2010 Budget:There is good news and bad news for philanthropy</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#145</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Unrest over fit and proper person Gift Aid rules announced in Budget</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#153</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT on bulk mail threatens to bring big rise in postal costs</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#146</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>BUDGET 2010</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=223</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG/EAPG Roundatable on Cross-Border Giving</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=229</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Chancellor Announces tax relief on donations to EU charities</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#143</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Chancellor will consider removing VAT on charities sharing services</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#144</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charity Tax Group Annual General Meeting 2010 - REGISTER NOW!</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=222</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Relief for charities over VAT bills</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#142</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities given short-term relief from &quot;unintended anomaly&quot; of new VAT rules</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#141</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gift Aid and High income donors</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=221</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG gains an important VAT concession on non-EU freight for charities</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=220</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Consultants to present EU-wide tax report</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#140</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Increase in VAT rate &quot;could mean £1bn bill for charities&quot;</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#139</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Issue on the supply of education</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=219</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Europe: CTG meets the European Commission’s consultants to discuss irrecoverable VAT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=218</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gift Aid statistics</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=217</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Simplification of the partial exemption de minimis rule</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=216</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG survey on VAT - WE NEED YOUR INPUT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=37</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gift Aid: Negotiations and CTG position papers</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=215</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG &amp; BDO: IXBRL and Senior Accounting Officer seminars</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=212</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New place of supply rules discriminate against international aid charities – WE NEED YOUR INPUT!</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=213</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tax group canvasses ideas for streamlining of Gift Aid</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#138</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG survey on VAT - We need your input!</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=211</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities welcome concessions on Community Infrastructure Levy</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#137</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Draft Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=210</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC to rethink axe on tax break</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#136</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>European Fiscal Update</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#135</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC: VAT – Place of Supply Rules and Reverse Charge</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=209</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Treasury to hold talks on Gift Aid</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#134</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charity Tax Group priorities Gift Aid</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#133</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC: VAT - New policy on Lennartz announced today</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=208</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charity Tax Group to monitor Government's response to tax-avoidance scheme</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#132</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gift Aid research: higher-rate taxpayers</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=200</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Anti-avoidance: gifts of qualifying investments to charities</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=199</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Taxman takes aim at bankers in charity tax clampdown</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#131</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sector reponds with disappointment to Pre-Budget Report</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#130</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Extra Statutory Concessions - third technical consultation on draft legislation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=36</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Government commits up to £75m for social bank in Pre-Budget Report</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#128</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Pre-Budget Report</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=198</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tax rises could cost sector a hundred million pounds, claims Charity Tax Group</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#129</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Umbrella bodies join forces to lobby on study of EU tax</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#126</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT grouping</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=201</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Withholding tax on dividends</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=202</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tax entities</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=203</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities &quot;not prepared&quot; for new VAT rules on services</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#125</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New VAT place of supply rules from 1 January 2010</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#123</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT recovery on investment management fees</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=204</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT: non-established taxable persons</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=206</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT: fundraising</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=205</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sector coalition call for movement on Gift Aid reform</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=23</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>European Commission Proposal on Succession and Wills</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=35</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG launches Friend Raiser events</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=196</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Pens in Fundraising Packs</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=197</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Corporate taxation: cross-border loss relief</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=207</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charity Finance VAT &amp; Tax Conference 2009</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=191</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>EU Consultation is an opportunity for positive change</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=22</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Credit Crunch - meeting your tax liabilities By Kingston Smith</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=190</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Surface Water Drainage – Government announcement</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=189</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New VAT rules will mean charities pay more, says Charity Tax Group</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#121</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>European umbrella bodies meet to discuss tax changes</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#120</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC decision expected on investment management fees</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#122</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tax Group prepares for ‘best chance’ campaign on irrecoverable VAT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#119</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG and VAT on shared services</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#118</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC defends changes to buildings tax</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#115</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Government urged to clarify Gift Aid plans as end of transitional relief looms</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#114</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Extra Statutory Concessions: second technical consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=34</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tax group attacks Leather's Radio 4 comments as &quot;misconceived&quot;</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#113</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Little to fear, little to get excited about</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#112</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Urgent Reminder: Charges for surface-water drainage</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=188</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Manifesto for community philanthropists</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=33</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Manifesto for community philanthropists</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=187</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT: goods and services</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=184</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Europe: Update on VAT initiatives</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=186</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG backs the report &quot;Support in uncertain times&quot; at the second recession summit</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=183</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New group will lobby European Commission on tax issues</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#111</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT: status of public bodies</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=185</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Medical charities call for help to weather downturn</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#109</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New service for members: first in a series of topical briefings by CTG’s Observer Members</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=181</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The taxman cometh</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#110</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Are charity tax breaks coming under threat?</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#107</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG: Charges for surface-water drainage</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=32</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG: Shared services and VAT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=30</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>How will the budget affect donations?</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#106</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Exhaustive charity tax guide planned</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#105</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Shared services and VAT: we need your input!</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=180</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Europe: CTG, ECCVAT and the EFC issue a preliminary joint statement on VAT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=182</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sector bodies gather evidence on opt-out Gift Aid</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=21</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tax group gathers views on VAT and outsourcing</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#104</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG: Opt-out Gift Aid Survey</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=31</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Online Opt-out Gift Aid Survey – your responses needed!</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=178</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gift Aid – where next? Brainstorming session for CTG members: Wednesday 20 May 2009</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=179</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Institute of Fundraising to investigate Gift Aid opt-out for donors</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#103</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT: staff hire concession</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=177</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Europe: Update on VAT initiatives</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=175</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tax law rewrite bill 6: corporation tax</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=176</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The budget: verdict from the sector</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#100</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT Directive: exemptions on public postal services</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=172</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>BUDGET 2009</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=171</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Budget falls short on Gift Aid and VAT reform</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#98</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charity sector invisible in the budget</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=19</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Major changes expected for substantial donor legislation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#101</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Mixed reaction to higher-rate tax increase</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#99</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG's response to Simon Hebditch on irrecoverable VAT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#97</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC tax references for charities</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=174</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Prime Minister gives charities cause for optimism in Budget</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#96</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG's response to Simon Hebditch - Irrecoverable VAT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=214</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT cross-border supplies of services</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=173</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>NCVO: Funding Commission's Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=29</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Prime Minister’s speech on the eve of G20</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=170</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT: revenue protection and anti-forestalling</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=169</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Wealthy donors: the US perspective</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=167</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Funding Commission launched</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=168</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Europe: Follow-up on the political agreement on reduced VAT rates</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=166</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tax blow on loan interest</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#94</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Europe: Tax on foreign dividends</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=164</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Staff-hire Concession: confirmation of withdrawal</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=163</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Music Licensing: problems for charities</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=165</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gift Aid: Questionnaire prior to the AGM</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=161</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charity tax campaigners urge changes to VAT rules</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#93</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Withholding tax: reclaims</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=160</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Employers call on Treasury to postpone tax on jobs</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#95</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>EUROPE: The Council reaches an agreement on reduced VAT rates</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=159</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT restriction &quot;prevents sharing arrangements&quot;</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#92</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG 2009 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=162</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sector gets closer to the Conservatives</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#91</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tax Law Rewrite: corporation tax and international taxation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=158</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Campaign for concession on EU temporary staff tax</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#90</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC compliance checks – Impact on charities</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=156</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC compliance checks</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=151</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tax-break plan to tackle poverty</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#89</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Not for turning?</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#88</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Staff Hire Concession – Working Party Meeting</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=154</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Change in VAT will create more job losses</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#87</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Incidence, origins and impact of fraud in the charitable sector: Fraud Advisory Panel report</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=153</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Important VAT case – possible implications for charities</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=150</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities, money-laundering and tax evasion: OECD report</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=152</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sector seeks right formula for Gift Aid and the richest donors</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#86</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC has published Revenue &amp; Customs Brief 06/09 as follows</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=155</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Staff Hire Concession – Working Party set up &amp; Your lobbying actions</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=149</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG recruiting a Fundraising and Communications Manager</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=157</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Staff Hire Concession – Update &amp; Meeting</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=148</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>European Developments</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#85</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>URGENT - Substantial Donors Evidence Needed</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=147</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Cross-Border donations – judgment in Persche case</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=146</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Reminder: Extra-statutory Concessions Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=143</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>URGENT – Staff-hire Concession – A potential solution?</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=140</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>URGENT – Next phase of the Substantial Donors consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=139</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>URGENT – Possible new reduced VAT rates</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=141</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG welcomes a new umbrella organisation as member</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=145</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Substantial donors legislation - summary of responses</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=137</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>EUROPE: VAT rates in EU Member States</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=144</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Consultation on VAT place of supply of services</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=138</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT place of supply of services</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=27</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Substantial donors legislation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=131</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities wait in hope for a chance to claim back VAT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#84</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Europe: VAT and services supplied by independent groups</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=136</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Water Charges:  are you facing a problem?</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=124</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC Consultation: Taxation of the foreign profits of companies</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=142</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Taxation of the foreign profits of companies</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=28</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT staff-hire concession</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=132</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gift Aid Toolkit</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=129</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Economic Recession: Plan of support for the third sector</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=25</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gift Aid: Next steps</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=128</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Office of the Third Sector: Consultation on the Financial Crisis</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=127</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Europe: VAT reduced rates</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=135</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Lords vote against total immunity from land tax</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#83</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT reduction &quot;not enough&quot; for charities</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#80</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities welcome VAT cut in Pre-Budget Report</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=18</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Pre-Budget Report</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=125</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>A CTG success: Community Infrastructure Levy</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=126</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Extra-statutory Concessions Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=26</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Lifetime Legacies: Attempt to resuscitate the issue</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=133</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Europe: Cross-border giving</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=134</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Peer fights for charity levy exemption</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#81</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Taxing concerns</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#82</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Structural anti-avoidance legislation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=130</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Campaign coalition demands exemption from new land tax</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#76</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Respond to consultation on VAT, charities are urged</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#75</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Compulsory On-Line Filing Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=24</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Substantial Donors Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=19</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Substantial Donors consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=74</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>We will make Gift Aid work better, says minister</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#64</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Financial Secretary to the Treasury addresses Charity Tax Group AGM</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=11</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Modernising Taxation: Three Consultations</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=16</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT Partial Exemption and Capital Goods Scheme Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=17</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Institute of Fundraising launches review of Payroll Giving</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=77</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Payroll Giving Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=23</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Conservative Green Paper on the future of the Third Sector - including Gift Aid</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=73</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Government ditches plans to tax expenses for volunteers</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#63</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Good News: Benefits in kind and expenses payments</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=75</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Analysis: The Budget was positive, says experts, but there is more to do on Gift Aid</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#62</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Waive VAT on temp staff for charities, says experts</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#72</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Budget 2008</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=72</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Budget Gift Aid announcement welcomed by sector</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#59</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG welcomes transitional relief</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=10</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hopes fade on sector's plan for Gift Aid reform</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#71</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT U-turn 'good news for sector'</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#70</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Mathieu Mori reviews European developments</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#102</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG participation in LexisNexis Charity Taxes 2008 conference</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=76</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Good News: Benefits in Kind Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=18</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Aidez nous à défendre les intérêts fiscaux du secteur associatif!</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#116</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>It's time to fix the inequitable VAT treatment of charities, NGOs and foundations</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#117</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Business Rates</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=121</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gift Aid</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=120</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HM Treasury and HMRC tax simplification reviews</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=122</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Planning Charge</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=119</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Empty property rate relief</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=82</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Office of the Third Sector: staff changes</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=83</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Call by leading voluntary sector bodies for simpler Gift Aid system</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=12</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gift Aid: joined call by voluntary sector bodies for a simpler system</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=78</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charity Finance VAT and Tax Roadshow 2007</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=118</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Good News: Sussex Multiple Sclerosis and VAT on New Buildings</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=81</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Photos win VAT battle for MS centre</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#73</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT: interest on rebates</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=80</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charity Commission: risk and proportionality framework</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=79</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gordon Brown gives its VAT back to the BBC Children in Need Appeal</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=117</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Financial bodies underline their support for reform of VAT system</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#66</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG seeking help from professional fundraisers</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=94</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Conference: Charities - Tax and Accounting</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=95</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Europe: Consultation on Taxation of Public Bodies and Social Exemptions</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=90</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gift Aid on sales of donors’ goods</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=88</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HM Treasury consultation on Gift Aid</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=85</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New third sector Minister Phil Hope not to tackle irrecoverable VAT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=84</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT on cultural services</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=89</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Land tax 'would hit charities hardest'</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#65</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Evaluation of the provision of education for partial exemption purposes</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=87</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Government’s final report on the future role of the third sector published</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=86</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Europe: Reasoned opinion against VAT exemption for Royal Mail</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=91</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Europe: Foreign Family Foundations – European Commission vs Germany</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=92</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Europe: Taxation of Outbound Dividends</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=93</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Government Consultation on Gift Aid – National and Regional Events</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=114</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>LibDems announce a cut in the basic rate of income tax</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=112</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Social Justice Policy Group’s recommendations to the Conservative Party on Third Sector</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=107</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The New Government (cont.)</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=109</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Gift Aid Meeting</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=108</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Early Pre-Budget Report and Queen’s speech</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=110</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Planning Gain Supplement – possible rethink</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=111</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Launch of “Breakthrough Britain”: the Policy Recommendations from the Social Justice Policy Group to the Conservative Party</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=106</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Europe: Communication on reduced VAT rates</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=113</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities Act 2006: consultation on implementation of audit, accounting and reporting changes</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=97</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Money laundering: draft guidance for business on prevention</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=103</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT on buildings and construction: revised notice</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=99</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Vouchers</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=101</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Value Added Tax (Reduced Rate) Order 2007 (SI 2007 No 1601)</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=100</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Donations</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=98</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The New Government</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=96</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC Managing Repayment &amp; Debt Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=22</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC consultation on managing payment and debt</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=105</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTG Gift Aid meeting</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=116</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMT Gift Aid Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=20</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Treasury launch Gift Aid consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=115</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Money laundering: EU rules for travellers</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=104</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities Act 2006: Implementation of Audit, Accounting &amp; Reporting Changes Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=21</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Bondwashing</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=70</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gift Aid</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=71</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Money laundering: trusts and beneficial ownership</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=102</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Its time to make Gift Aid less taxing</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#67</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Leaders work to resolve their differences on Gift Aid losses</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#68</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>We are advisors, tax bodies states</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#69</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New constitution and change of name</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=69</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities worse off after the Budget</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#74</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities lose out in Budget tax hit</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=14</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities face massive bills after falling foul of tax law</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#56</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Petition on Charities and VAT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=67</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Petition on Charities and VAT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=9</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Date of Budget 2007</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=68</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The value lost by taxing charities</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#50</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charity Reserves: Tell It Like It Is: The extent of charity reserves and reserves policies (RS13)</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=66</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT and the Olympics</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=64</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Better Regulation for Civil Society: the Government's Response</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=65</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT Issues</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=62</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New Director General of the Office of the Third Sector</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=61</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>PQs on VAT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=63</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>News analysis: Charity disquiet at tax guidance</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#154</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guidance over tax scams 'puts an unfair burden on charities'</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#52</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Technical Committee</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=59</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>MTIC Fraud</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=60</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT Partial Exemption</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=58</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tories ask big hitters to help develop policy</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#53</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gift Aid on donations that attract the right of free entry to charity property</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=57</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Queen's Speech</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=56</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Government faces court on Gift Aid for EU charities</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#46</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Missing Trader Intra-Community (MTIC) Fraud Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=13</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Technical Committee</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=54</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC reassures charities on gift aid audits</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#55</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>European Commission requests the UK to end discrimination of foreign charities</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=53</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities Bill: VAT amendment</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=48</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tax Law Re-write Project Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=12</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT: 'beneficial ownership' of land &amp; property consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=46</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CTRG giving evidence to the Conservative Social Justice Policy Group</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=50</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charitable attractions: new guidance on Gift Aid</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=45</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Deeds of Covenant / Gift Aid</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=47</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Parliamentary questions on VAT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=51</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Three Sectors Conference</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=42</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities Bill - Commons Second Reading</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=43</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Time to Claw Back the VAT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#48</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT in the manifesto for the voluntary sector</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=49</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New legislation burdens charities and donors: CTRG responds to Finance Bill</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#38</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tax avoidance schemes</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=44</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Day Admissions: Revised Guidance</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=40</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT: Partial Exemption Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=39</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gift Aid Audits: Revised Guidance</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=37</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Group seeks meeting with new minister for charity taxation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#37</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Reduced rate of VAT for welfare advice or information</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=38</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Revenue objection could see VAT refunds slashed</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#36</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT: Removal of Staff Hire Concession Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=10</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New Ministers responsible for charities and the third sector</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=35</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Finance Bill 2006</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=33</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Improving financial relationships with the third sector: Guidance to funders and purchasers</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=32</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Church of England Children's Society Case - Update</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=36</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Parliamentary questions on VAT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=41</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Review into The Future Role of The Third Sector In Social &amp; Economic Regeneration Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=9</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Review of the future role of the Third Sector in social &amp; economic regeneration</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=34</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT: Partial Exemption Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=11</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Parkinson appointed chairman of tax reform body</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#35</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT exemption for postal services at risk, says CTRG</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#20</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT on postal services</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=31</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>European Commission: VAT study on the impact of reduced rates</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=30</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Budget 2006: draft anti-avoidance legislation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=28</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT: latest developments</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=29</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities' Tax Reform Group</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#49</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Budget 2006: Summary of Relevant Developments</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=27</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities 'should be spared' property tax</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#18</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Mixed Feelings on Budget 2006</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=7</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tax reformers in it for the long haul</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#19</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Irrecoverable VAT raised in a Lords debate on the voluntary sector and volunteering</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=26</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Reassurance received on SMS VAT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#54</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HM Revenue &amp; Customs website - revamped charities section</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=20</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT on car parks</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=22</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT on mileage claims</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=21</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charity begins with a tax break</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#17</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Consultation on Relief for Charities Trading Activities</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=24</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Consultation on the scope of the VAT exemption for medical services</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=25</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Workshops on Gift Aid for Charitable Attractions</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=23</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charity VAT Survey</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=55</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Relief for Charities Trading Activities Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=4</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>'Beneficial ownership' of Land and Property Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=7</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Buildings and Land: Rewrite of Existing Tax Law Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=6</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Disapplication of the 'Option to tax' Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=8</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Planning-gain Supplement (PGS) Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=5</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Pre-Budget Report</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=8</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Kavanagh’s crusade</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#47</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Audit system changes threaten Gift Aid claims</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#6</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Smaller charities hit harder by VAT burden, research suggests</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#7</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Third Voice - The real story behind Gordon's Gift Aid reforms</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#9</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT reform 'more urgent than ever', says Welsh charity group</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#8</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities' irrecoverable VAT raised in Parliament!</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=5</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Construction, renovation and maintenance of memorials</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=17</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Wales backs VAT campaign</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#15</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities losing out over VAT payments</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#12</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brown to simplify Gift Aid</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#43</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Eight in ten back full rebate on irrecoverable VAT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#10</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>MPs and peers back VAT reform</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#11</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities launch VAT campaign</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#5</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities' Tax Reform Group VAT Campaign Launched in Parliament</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=4</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities' Tax Reform Group VAT campaign</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=17</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Profile: Nick Kavanagh, FD of Save the Children</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#14</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>ECCVAT Conference, 14-15 September</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=10</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT treatment of exempt research</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=9</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Review of The Scope of VAT Exemption For Medical Services Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=3</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT rule robs the sick, say hospices</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#3</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HM Treasury donation to Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC)</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=2</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Refund on the VAT costs incurred in the construction, renovation and maintenance of memorials</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=3</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT refund for university museums and galleries</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=4</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Editorial: Campaign for tax reform should not let up</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#2</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>High Court VAT decision boosts charity coffers</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#4</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Research Report:  Individuals' Donations to Charities and their use of tax relief</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=14</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>European Commission decides to refer Belgium to Court of Justice over Walloon inheritance and gift tax laws</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=15</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Role of CTRG</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#16</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities attack on VAT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#13</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC (Customs) Internal Guidance</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=11</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Queen's Speech</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=7</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT Position on Sale of Wristbands</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=2</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT - Donations to Charities by Text Message</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=1</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HMRC &amp; DEC Statement</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=16</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Taxman grabs £9m tsunami charity cash</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#26</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Minimum standard VAT rate</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=12</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Finance Bill 2005</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=18</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Budget reaction - Mixed response to proposals on VAT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#25</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Budget 2005</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=1</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Budget Response from the Charities' Tax Reform Group</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=5</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Corporate giving could be taxed if charities display givers' logos</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#24</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting for Charities (SORP)</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/news?id=19</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities demand Band Aid equality</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#39</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Chancellor's Band Aid VAT Announcement</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=8</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>2004 Budget</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=15</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT and the London Marathon</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=16</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Budget Response from the Charities' Tax Reform Group</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/pr?id=6</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT bill harms charities</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#44</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charity case</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#32</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>No VAT for charities, say FDs</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#45</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Strategy Unit Report: Charities delighted, but want to debate details</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#23</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities can expect mixed tidings from the chancellor</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#29</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Smaller charities set to benefit from Budget VAT plans</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#22</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VAT policy needs radical overhaul</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#21</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Uproar over mailshot VAT charge</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#40</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities feeling the benefit of Brown's tax changes</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#27</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Snub for reform campaigners</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#30</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Public Shocked At Charity Tax Bill</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#33</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>79% Of People Think That Charities Should Not Pay VAT</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#34</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Digging the trenches in the charity sector</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#42</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Good causes welcome incentives for donors</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#31</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Review of Charity Taxation Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/consultations?id=1</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Charities - Altered state</title>
<link>http://www.ctrg.org.uk/cuttings#41</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;Visit the CTG website to read more...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 1997 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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