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17 Dec 2025

UK inflation falls to 3.2% in November

UK inflation fell by more than expected in November amid a slowdown in food prices, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

16 Dec 2025

Weaknesses holding UK economy back, CBI warns

The latest economic forecast from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has warned that 'underlying weaknesses' are holding the UK economy back.

15 Dec 2025

Budget unlikely to be growth game changer

The Autumn Budget is unlikely to kickstart the UK economy, with the nation's growth outlook remaining subdued, according to research from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

12 Dec 2025

HMRC offers time to help pay self assessment tax bills

HMRC is offering self assessment taxpayers a reminder that help is available to manage their tax bill.

11 Dec 2025

£725 million package unveiled to support apprenticeships

The government recently unveiled a £725 million package aimed at supporting apprenticeships and combating youth unemployment.

10 Dec 2025

Covid fraud cost UK taxpayers £10.9 billion

Taxpayers lost £10.9 billion to fraud and error as the UK government's pandemic response 'left the front door open to fraud', an independent report has revealed.

09 Dec 2025

Most sole traders are not ready for MTD changes

The majority of sole traders do not have a clear understanding of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT), according to research from the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE).

08 Dec 2025

Firms reducing headcount at 'fastest pace since pandemic'

Firms reducing headcount at 'fastest pace since pandemic'

05 Dec 2025

E-invoicing will be fundamental change for VAT-registered businesses

The mandatory introduction of e-invoicing for all VAT-registered businesses selling to UK business customers from April 2029 will be a fundamental change, says the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).

04 Dec 2025

Still time to start self assessment returns, says HMRC

Although there are less than two months until the self assessment deadline there is still time to start an accurate return, says HMRC.

03 Dec 2025

Spending cuts and tax rises to serve as headwinds to economy

A report published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has suggested that tax rises and spending cuts announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will serve as headwinds to the UK economy.

02 Dec 2025

Director confidence 'near record low'

A report carried out by the Institute of Directors (IoD) has found that confidence amongst business directors is at a near record low.

01 Dec 2025

MTD penalties waived for first year of Income Tax

Self assessment taxpayers due to join Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) next April will not face penalties if they are late filing quarterly updates.

28 Nov 2025

Chancellor 'choosing to spend more and borrow more', says think tank

In its response to the 2025 Autumn Budget, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has stated that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is 'choosing to spend more and borrow more' than she previously said she would.

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