£5.5 billion lost as a result of tax evasion, report finds
A report published by the National Audit Office (NAO) has found that £5.5 billion was lost due to tax evasion in 2022/23.
10 Sep 2024
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Business group urges government to fix 'antiquated' business rates rules
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has urged the government to fix the 'antiquated' business rates system in England in order to 'boost investment and grow the economy'.
09 Sep 2024
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Scam complaints reach highest ever level, data shows
Data published by the Financial Ombudsman Service has revealed that fraud and scam complaints have hit their highest ever level.
06 Sep 2024
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Pension pot needed for basic retirement rises to nearly £110,000
The average pension pot required for a basic standard of living in retirement has surged to almost £110,000 in just three years, according to research by the Resolution Foundation.
05 Sep 2024
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SME energy bills predicted to remain above pre-crisis levels
Small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) energy bills are expected to remain 70% above pre-crisis rates.
04 Sep 2024
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Business leader confidence fell in August, data reveals
Data published by the Institute of Directors (IoD) has revealed that confidence in the UK economy amongst business leaders fell to -12 in August following a three-year high of +7 in July.
03 Sep 2024
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Scrap fuel duty cut, says RAC
Motoring organisation the RAC has called for a 5p cut in fuel duty to be scrapped in the upcoming Autumn Budget on 30 October.
02 Sep 2024
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HMRC sends 'nudge letters' to crypto investors
HMRC has 'sent nudge' letters to crypto investors who it suspects have failed to pay the correct tax on their gains, according to the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).
30 Aug 2024
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HMRC debunks top five self assessment 'myths'
HMRC has clarified some common myths about self assessment tax returns.
29 Aug 2024
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Fall in small business confidence as employment costs take a toll, warns FSB
Small business confidence fell back into negative territory in the second quarter of this year, according to research conducted by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
28 Aug 2024
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UK has record number of self-employed workers aged 60 or over
The number of self-employed people aged 60 or over has reached a record of almost a million, according to analysis by Rest Less.
27 Aug 2024
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Homebuyers paid £1.2 billion in stamp duty in July, data reveals
Official data has revealed that homebuyers paid £1.2 billion in stamp duty in July 2024.
23 Aug 2024
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2024 could see 'record number' of company creations
Research published by data provider Beauhurst and NatWest has suggested that the UK is on track for a record number of new company creations.
22 Aug 2024
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Extend Child Benefit for teenagers by the end of August
Parents have less than two weeks to tell HMRC their 16-19-year-old is continuing education or training or their Child Benefit payments will stop.
21 Aug 2024
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