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08 May 2024

HMRC error means self-employed workers could lose out on state pension

An HMRC error could mean that some low-income, self-employed workers lose out on their entitlement to National Insurance-related benefits like the state pension, warns the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG).

07 May 2024

New customs rules cause confusion and uncertainty

The new customs checks and charges that came into force on 1 May are causing confusion and uncertainty for business, warns the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

03 May 2024

UK economy will see slowest growth in G7 next year

The UK will see the slowest growth of the G7 nations next year, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has warned.

02 May 2024

Business leaders' economic confidence rose in April, data shows

Optimism amongst UK business leaders in regard to the UK economy rose in April 2024, data published by the Institute of Directors (IoD) has revealed.

01 May 2024

Business group 'concerned' over impact of new customs charges on small firms

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is concerned over the impact of new customs checks and charges on small firms in the UK.

30 Apr 2024

HMRC launches online voluntary national insurance payment service

HMRC has launched a new online voluntary national insurance payment service.

29 Apr 2024

Business group calls on Ofgem to 'take action' on standing charges

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called on the energy regulator Ofgem to 'take action' on the standing charges paid by UK small firms.

26 Apr 2024

HMRC clarifies tax rules for WFH commuting

HMRC has updated guidance on when tax relief is available on travel expenses for staff who work from home.

25 Apr 2024

UK borrowing £7.6 billion lower than last year, data shows

Figures have shown that UK borrowing over the last financial year was £7.6 billion lower when compared to the year before.

24 Apr 2024

Inheritance tax receipts hit a record high of £7.5 billion

Data published by HMRC has revealed that inheritance tax (IHT) receipts rose to a record high of £7.5 billion in the 2023/24 tax year.

23 Apr 2024

Small firms confused over upcoming import rules

The government has been accused of confusing small firms before new import rules on plant and food products are introduced, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

22 Apr 2024

HMRC launches MTD for Income Tax pilot

HMRC's pilot scheme for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) launches today (22 April).

19 Apr 2024

Umbrella company regulation in 'precarious position', warns IPSE

Government proposals to enact a due diligence regime for the umbrella company market are in a 'precarious position, unless government shows some urgency, the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) has warned.

18 Apr 2024

Business price pressures persist, warns BCC

Business price pressures persist despite the UK's inflation rate falling to its lowest level since September 2021.

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