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Government funding for jobs in AI sector

Up to £17 million in government funding will create more scholarships for AI and data science conversion courses, helping young people from groups underrepresented in the tech industry

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HMRC App Triples Self-Assessment Payments to £121M

Almost 100,000 tax-payers have paid £121 million using the HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) app since April 2023

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Crypto investors warned to disclose unpaid tax

HMRC has given crypto investors the opportunity to voluntarily disclose unpaid tax going back four years on their cryptocurrency and non-fungible token (NFT) transactions

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Changes to UK company law

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act received royal assent on 26 October 2023 and will introduce a number of changes over the next few years.

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Data Protection Rules - Changes Ahead

A raft of changes to the Data Protection rules have been laid before Parliament in the Digital Information Bill which aims to build an innovative data protection regime in the UK.

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HMRC advisory fuel rates for company car users from 1 December 2023

HMRC has published the latest advisory fuel rates (AFR) for company car users, effective from 1 December 2023.

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HMRC targets landlords with property businesses

Landlords with properties held in incorporated businesses are being warned to check that they are fully compliant with their tax affairs

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Where does the money go?

Amidst rising supplier prices, it is crucial to manage your business's cash and understand how money moves

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Tools to help SMEs tackle cyber security issues

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has several online tools for small organisations to help find and fix any cyber security issues.

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Half of businesses pay suppliers late

Economic uncertainty and rising prices have seen 52% of businesses paying invoices late due to cashflow problems

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Tax Fluctuations Stifle UK Growth

The recent hike in the corporation tax rate has created a climate of uncertainty for businesses in the UK compared with international competitors

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Can you create more “productive “time?

For many small business owners, if they have one consistent issue, it would be that there is simply not enough time in the day to achieve all the things that need to be done.

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Tax-Free Childcare costs

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families to give their childcare budget a boost by opening a Tax-Free Childcare account.

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New regulation to reform waste system

A new, simpler common-sense approach to recycling means people across England will be able to recycle the same materials, whether at home, work or school

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Insolvencies on track for worst year since 2009

The number of companies going bankrupt this year is on track to be the highest since the depths of the financial crisis in 2009

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The VAT Flat Rate Scheme - new online form

The amount of VAT a business pays or claims back from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is usually the difference between the VAT charged by the business to customers and the VAT the business pays on their own purchases.

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Alcohol Duty Reform

Changes to Alcohol Duty took effect on 1‌‌‌ ‌‌August 2023. This includes new reliefs which could reduce your tax bill:

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HMRC plans to reduce phone line access by 30%

The head of HMRC Jim Harra has told MPs he aims to cut the volume of phone calls to HMRC advisers by nearly a third by the end of 2024 and will shut more helplines

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Rate of inflation remained steady in September

Data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has shown that the rate of inflation remained steady at 6.7% in September 2023.

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Hybrid and remote working here to stay

The Institute of Directors (IoD) has found that a 'large majority' of UK business leaders plan to offer employees remote and hybrid working in the long-term.

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