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UK House Prices See Sharp Monthly Drop Amid Stamp Duty Reforms
11th Jul 2025 | Posted by:UK house prices recorded their steepest monthly fall in over two years in June, according to the latest data from mortgage lender Nationwide.
Read MoreProgress as Companies House Reforms Target Economic Crime
10th Jul 2025 | Posted by:Companies House is undergoing a major transformation following the introduction of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA).
Read MoreGovernment Unveils Roadmap for Employment Rights Bill
9th Jul 2025 | Posted by:Following publication of the Employment Rights Bill in October 2024, the government has published a comprehensive implementation roadmap. The roadmap outlines a phased timeline for one of the most significant overhauls of UK employment law in decades.
Read MoreGovernment Boosts UK Export Finance with £13 Billion to Back British Industries
3rd Jul 2025 | Posted by:The government has announced a £13 billion expansion of UK Export Finance’s (UKEF) Direct Lending Facility, aimed at supporting British exporters across key industries.
Read More£7.5bn Tax Gap: Government Targets Businesses Compliance
30th Jun 2025 | Posted by:The government has announced plans to raise an additional £7.5 billion by stepping up efforts to close the tax gap - and clamp down on evasion
Read MoreSide hustlers urged to get tax returns sorted now
30th Jun 2025 | Posted by:If you earn extra income from a side hustle, you could be legally required to register for Self Assessment and complete a tax return - and it’s better to get ahead of it now, rather than wait until the January deadline.
Read MoreGovernment Launches £16bn National Housing Bank
25th Jun 2025 | Posted by:The UK Government has announced the creation of a new National Housing Bank, backed by £16 billion in financial capacity, aimed at delivering over 500,000 new homes and unlocking £53 billion of private sector investment.
Read MoreBidders on Public Projects Face Local Jobs and Skills Requirements
24th Jun 2025 | Posted by:The UK government plans to change procurement rules so that businesses working on major public infrastructure projects help create local jobs and provide skills training.
Read MoreShould You Own a Property Through a Company - or Personally?
23rd Jun 2025 | Posted by:If you are considering buying a property, especially as an investment, one of the key decisions you will face is whether to hold it personally or through a limited company.
Read MoreInterest rate held at 4.5% amid global tensions
20th Jun 2025 | Posted by:Bank of England votes to leave interest rate unchanged at 4.5%, despite three members voting for a cut, as inflationary pressure and geopolitical risk kicks in
Read MoreTax gap estimated at 5.3%
19th Jun 2025 | Posted by:Every year, HMRC estimates the tax gap using the most up to date information available, though figures may be revised as more data becomes available.
Read More10,000 companies removed from register for ‘illicit activities’
18th Jun 2025 | Posted by:Companies House has removed thousands of companies from the register after finding just 30 entities had incorporated up to 50,000 companies
Read MoreSpending Review 2025: Takeaway Points for Your Business
16th Jun 2025 | Posted by:Last week, the Chancellor unveiled her Spending Review setting out how government departments will allocate money over the coming years.
Read More109k jobs cut as first signs of NI increase strikes
12th Jun 2025 | Posted by:The fallout from the 1.2% rise in employers’ national insurance has hit employment figures with 109,000 job losses in May, the worst figure for four years
Read MoreNamed and Shamed: Employers Failing to Pay Minimum Wage
11th Jun 2025 | Posted by:In its latest round of investigations, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have named 518 employers who have failed to pay the National Living or National Minimum Wage correctly to their staff.
Read More826,000 families boost finances with childcare savings
6th Jun 2025 | Posted by:Nearly 826,000 working families saved up to £2,000 per child with Tax-Free Childcare in the 2024 to 2025 tax year
Read MoreBonus as Salary or Dividend: Which Pays Off?
3rd Jun 2025 | Posted by:If you run your own company, you might have the option to take a bonus either as salary or as a dividend. But which one leaves you better off?
Read MoreWhen is Diversification a Good Business Strategy?
2nd Jun 2025 | Posted by:Diversification isn’t just about chasing trends. It’s about making your business more adaptable and more resilient
Read MoreHMRC stops posting letters for CT reminders and receipts
29th May 2025 | Posted by:From June 2025, HMRC will start a trial to see how companies respond if they are not sent reminder letters by HMRC about corporation tax reminders, instalment payment reminders and interest statements, known as CT208 letters.
Read MoreHMRC Advisory Fuel Rates from 1 June 2025
28th May 2025 | Posted by:HMRC have published their new Advisory Fuel Rates for company users of petrol and diesel cars, which have been slightly tweaked, while electric rates are unchanged
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