Budget must give UK business a competitive edge
The Autumn Budget must sharpen the UK’s competitive edge to stay ahead of the pack in an increasingly dog eat dog world, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The…
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Employers named and shamed for minimum wage breaches
The government has named and shamed nearly 500 employers who failed to pay the National Minimum Wage (NMW). The employers have been fined over £10 million for failing to comply…
Latest guidance for employers
HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The October issue has information on various topics, including: Internet link: GOV.UK
Chancellor urged to cut National Insurance but hike Income Tax in Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged to cut National Insurance contributions (NICs) and increase Income Tax to create a ‘level playing field’ and protect workers’ pay. The Resolution Foundation said…
IHT on pensions most unpopular of Labour’s tax increases
Inheritance Tax (IHT) on pensions is the most unpopular of the tax raising measures introduced by the Labour government during its first year, according to a survey. The survey conducted…
Harsh personal guarantees will chill growth ambitions, warns FSB
Personal guarantees risk holding back the growth the economy needs, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned. Research by the FSB shows that 60% of limited company directors would…
Recruitment static as firms assess NICs impact
Recruitment at UK firms remained static in the second quarter of 2025 as businesses continued to assess the impact of the rise in employer National Insurance contributions (NICs), says the…
HMRC names and shames over 500 employers for failing to pay NLW
HMRC has named and shamed over 500 UK employers for failing to pay the National Living Wage (NLW) or the National Minimum Wage (NMW). The employers will now be forced…
Advisory fuel rates for company cars
New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 June 2025. The guidance states: ‘you can use the previous rates for up to one month from…
Government should take more strategic approach to tax policy, says CIOT
The government should take a more strategic approach to tax policy, consulting earlier and giving greater thought to the design of the tax system, says Nichola Ross Martin, President of…
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