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10 Jul

FCA sets landmark crypto rules

Firms supporting people to buy, trade and hold crypto will need to meet new standards under landmark rules set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

09 Jul

UK requires extra tax rises or spending cuts to 'stop debt spiralling'

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has warned that, to stop debt from 'spiralling out of control', the UK needs extra tax rises or spending cuts equivalent to the education budget in the next decade.

08 Jul

Targeted subsidies are needed for firms to tackle Britain's NEETs crisis

Targeted subsidies, rather than expensive tax breaks, are the most cost-effective way of supporting employers to get young people into work, according to Resolution Foundation analysis.

07 Jul

Business investment plans fall to lowest level since pandemic

Research carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has revealed that business investment plans have hit a post-pandemic low.

06 Jul

Business confidence declines as operating conditions worsen

The confidence of the UK's business leaders dropped during May as operating conditions continued to deteriorate, according to research conducted by the Institute of Directors (IoD).

03 Jul

Gen Zs wish they had learnt basics about tax

Four in ten of Generation Z say they wish they had learnt the basics about tax when they were younger, according to data from HMRC.

02 Jul

Taxpayers urged to get ahead of July self assessment payment deadline

HMRC is reminding millions of self assessment taxpayers to prepare for the 2025 to 2026 tax year second payments on account 31 July deadline.

01 Jul

Government drives young people to reconnect with £1.6 billion in unclaimed savings

The government is stepping up its efforts to reconnect young people with unclaimed savings in Child Trust Funds (CTFs).

30 Jun

Over half of UK business leaders want government to prioritise EU relationship

A majority of UK business leaders now calling on the government to prioritise its relationship with the European Union, according to research from the Institute of Directors (IoD).

29 Jun

Online marketplace VAT proposals strike right balance

The government's preferred proposal in HMRC's consultation into VAT compliance should close a tax loophole while protecting small businesses, says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

26 Jun

Government fraud squad hunts down Covid loan scams

A new counter-fraud squad has launched investigations against those who defrauded the public during the Covid pandemic, the Treasury has announced.

25 Jun

Tax gap up to more than £59 billion

The tax gap rose to a record high of £59.2 billion in cash terms for 2024/25, according to the latest data from HMRC.

24 Jun

Brexit burden must be cut, says BCC

The UK government must set out a clear plan to ease the burdens that Brexit has placed on business, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

23 Jun

More than 100,000 taxpayers yet to register for MTD

Analysis carried out by the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has suggested that just over half of 216,000 unrepresented taxpayers who must register for Making Tax Digital (MTD) from April 2026 have still not done so.

22 Jun

HMRC urged to understand scale of pension tax relief errors

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has urged HMRC to establish the scale of pension tax relief errors that employers make.

19 Jun

Tax system doesn't support entrepreneurs, MPs warn

Over 90 MPs have warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves that the UK tax system doesn't support Britain's entrepreneurs.

18 Jun

Financial losses from scams hit £1.3 billion a year

Cases of fraud in the UK have surged, with almost £1.3 billion stolen by scammers in 2025, according to UK Finance.

17 Jun

UK inflation rate remains at 2.8%

The UK's inflation rate remains at 2.8% in the year to May, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

16 Jun

Expansion of 'uncertain tax treatment' rules cause for concern

Government plans to extend the rules requiring some taxpayers to declare 'uncertain' tax positions risk creating more compliance burdens and tax disputes according to the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).

15 Jun

Pension saving plummets when employees move into self-employment

More than three-quarters of employees who consistently saved into a pension stop doing so when they move into self-employment, according to research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).

12 Jun

UK economy contracts due to Middle East conflict

The UK's economy contracted by 0.1% in April due to the impact of the war in Iran, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

11 Jun

Employers need to show workforce flexibility for World Cup

Employers are being urged to implement clear policies on staff time off, sickness absence, and flexible working as the World Cup gets underway.

10 Jun

HMRC boosts funding for taxpayers needing extra support

More than £11 million in funding has been made available to taxpayers struggling with their tax affairs.

09 Jun

Business costs at tipping point, warns CBI

The UK economy has the 'makings of a true growth story' but that a record high business tax burden is it at risk, warns the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

08 Jun

Small firms to receive funding boost to business debt advice services

The Treasury recently announced that small businesses and the self-employed who struggle with their finances will receive a helping hand via a new £4 million funding boost to business debt advisory services over the next three years.

05 Jun

Business leaders believe Employment Rights Act will harm growth

Research carried out by the Institute of Directors (IoD) has indicated that 86% of business leaders believe that the Employment Rights Act will adversely affect UK growth.

04 Jun

Three quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income

Three quarters of UK workers are not on course to save enough for a 'moderate' lifestyle when they retire, according to a report by Pensions UK.

03 Jun

Hospitality sector calls 10% VAT rate

Hospitality businesses, teams and organisations are being urged to sign a new petition calling for the government to cut hospitality VAT to 10% by UKHospitality.

02 Jun

Business confidence improves despite rising concerns about Iran conflict

Confidence in both the UK economy and their own organisations rose amongst business leaders during May, according to research from the Institute of Directors (IoD).

01 Jun

'Urgent action' needed to boost career opportunities for young people

A new report has warned that one in six young people will not be in education, employment or training within five years if 'urgent action' is not taken.

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