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10 Aug

Trade body calls for Prime Minister to drop tourist tax plans

Trade body UK Hospitality has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to shelve plans to expand the so-called 'tourist tax' across the UK.

07 Aug

BCC outlines three-point plan for new government

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has set out a three-point plan for the new government.

06 Aug

HMRC updates guidance on reduced VAT rate for summer holidays

HMRC has updated its guidance on the temporary reduced rate of VAT applicable to children's meals, family attractions and tickets.

05 Aug

Research shows retail sales slowed in July

Research carried out by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has revealed that retail sales volumes fell at a markedly slower pace in the year to July.

04 Aug

Business confidence 'remains subdued', report says

A report carried out by the Institute of Directors (IoD) has revealed that business confidence remains 'subdued' as cost pressures on firms intensify.

03 Aug

Business group calls for government to build trust in AI among small firms

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called for the government to help build trust in artificial intelligence (AI) amongst small firms.

31 Jul

800,000 self-employed individuals could have gaps in their NI record

HMRC will write to nearly 800,000 taxpayers who could have gaps in their National Insurance (NI) record.

30 Jul

UK pension providers establish new scale-up fund

UK pension providers have joined forces to establish a new scale-up fund of more than £1 billion to back the next generation of high-growth science and technology companies.

29 Jul

Don't ignore Simple Assessment letters, says HMRC

HMRC has urged customers not to ignore Simple Assessment letters for the 2025/26 tax year.

28 Jul

HMRC urges businesses to apply for Vaping Products Duty

HMRC has urged businesses involved with vaping products to apply for the Vaping Products Duty (VPD) by the end of July to continue trading from October.

27 Jul

HMRC reminds people with side hustles to register for Self Assessment

HMRC is reminding people with side hustles and earning more than £1,000 that they may need to register for Self Assessment.

24 Jul

Prime Minister cuts business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has slashed business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England by 20%.

23 Jul

UK inflation rate falls to 2.6%

The UK's rate of inflation has fallen to 2.6%, according to official figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

22 Jul

Government announces VAT will be cut from household electricity bills

The government recently announced that VAT will be cut from household electricity bills from 1 October in time to impact the next Ofgem price cap.

21 Jul

Small business growth hopes 'at lowest ever level'

Research carried out by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed that only around one in six small businesses anticipates growth over the coming 12 months.

20 Jul

Thousands of parents could receive extra child benefit, says HMRC

HMRC has reminded new parents that they could receive £27 a week by filing paperwork once their child is born.

17 Jul

HMRC still has a long way to go on customer service, says CIOT

HMRC's performance data for 2025/26 shows it has made progress on customer service but still has a way to go, according to the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).

16 Jul

HMRC bolsters award schemes for reporting tax fraud

HMRC says it is making it easier for informants to report serious tax fraud and avoidance through the Strengthened Reward Scheme.

15 Jul

Government unlocks major finance package for small businesses

Significant reforms to small business finance have been announced by the government.

14 Jul

Recruitment challenges continue to stall hiring

Less than a quarter of firms are expecting to increase the size of their workforce over the coming months, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

13 Jul

Britain's regional income gaps have barely moved in 30 years

Income gaps between different regions across Britain have remained resolutely high over the past 30 years, including during the pandemic upheaval and 'levelling-up' agenda, says the Resolution Foundation.

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).

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Trade body calls for Prime Minister to drop tourist tax plans

BCC outlines three-point plan for new government

HMRC updates guidance on reduced VAT rate for summer holidays

Research shows retail sales slowed in July

Business confidence 'remains subdued', report says

Business group calls for government to build trust in AI among small firms

800,000 self-employed individuals could have gaps in their NI record

UK pension providers establish new scale-up fund

Don't ignore Simple Assessment letters, says HMRC

HMRC urges businesses to apply for Vaping Products Duty

HMRC reminds people with side hustles to register for Self Assessment

Prime Minister cuts business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues

UK inflation rate falls to 2.6%

Government announces VAT will be cut from household electricity bills

Small business growth hopes 'at lowest ever level'

Thousands of parents could receive extra child benefit, says HMRC

HMRC still has a long way to go on customer service, says CIOT

HMRC bolsters award schemes for reporting tax fraud

Government unlocks major finance package for small businesses

Recruitment challenges continue to stall hiring

Britain's regional income gaps have barely moved in 30 years

FCA sets landmark crypto rules

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

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

Business investment plans fall to lowest level since pandemic

Business confidence declines as operating conditions worsen

Gen Zs wish they had learnt basics about tax

Taxpayers urged to get ahead of July self assessment payment deadline

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

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