Business group welcomes launch of Code of Practice
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has welcomed the launch of the government’s new Cyber Governance package, which is underpinned by the Cyber Governance Code of Practice. The Code of Practice…
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Tax red tape costs small businesses nearly £25 billion a year
Tax compliance costs the UK’s small businesses nearly £25 billion a year, according to recent research conducted by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The average small firm spends £4,500…
Government taking right approach to tariff negotiations
The UK government is taking the right approach to tariff negotiations with the US despite downgrades to the economic outlook, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The International Monetary…
Latest guidance for employers
HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The April issue has information on various topics, including: Internet link: GOV.UK
Companies House begins to verify identities
A new service has been launched that allows individuals to verify their identity directly with Companies House through GOV.UK. The introduction of identity verification is one of the key changes…
Spring Statement Summary 2025
Spring Statement – 26 March 2025 Having set herself ‘iron-clad’ fiscal rules and the goal of holding a single fiscal event each year, the Chancellor was in a difficult position…
Upcoming Changes to the UK Tax Treatment of Double Cab Pick-Ups for Businesses
The UK tax landscape is set to undergo some significant changes that will impact businesses using double cab pick-ups. It is important to be aware of the upcoming shifts in…
Spring Statement 2025 – Headlines
Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave her Spring Statement to the House of Commons this afternoon. Whilst not a fiscal (tax) event we can report the following headlines: We will have a…
Financial benefit of MTD could be as high as £915 million
The financial benefits of MTD for VAT could be as high as £915 million, according to analysis carried out by HMRC. Since April 2022 all VAT-registered businesses should be using MTD…
Private sector activity expected to fall
Activity in the private sector is expected to fall for the fourth consecutive quarter, according to a Growth Indicator from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Business volumes in the…
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