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Government pledges major increase in electric car chargers by 2030

Electric vehicle owners will have access to 300,000 public charge points by the end of the decade, the government has said.

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Treasury to regulate cryptocurrency stablecoins

The Treasury has announced that it intends to recognise stablecoins as a valid form of payment as part of wider government plans to 'make Britain a global hub for cryptoasset technology and investment'.

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New tax year ahead

Employers running payroll need to report to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on the previous tax year (which ends on 5 April)

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Hospitality VAT returns to 20%

Many in the hospitality sector were hoping that the Chancellor would extend the 12.5% reduced rate that has applied since 1 October 2021 but, as scheduled, the rate has reverted to 20% from 1 April 2022.

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Plastic Packaging Tax comes into force

The UK government will introduce the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) on 1 April 2022

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Less than one week to go for Making Tax Digital

Businesses have less than a week to prepare for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT becoming mandatory for VAT-registered businesses on 1 April

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BCC calls for Spring Statement to tackle cost of doing business

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has urged the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to take 'bold and decisive action' in his Spring Statement in order to tackle the cost of doing business crisis.

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MTD brings in £195m more tax

An estimated £195m extra tax revenue has been brought in through businesses using Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT reveals research from HMRC

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More than 80% of impacted businesses unaware of MTD changes

With just one month to go until the rollout of the Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT extension, 82% of eligible businesses that are yet to comply are still unaware of the impending deadline

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Businesses urged to apply for remaining COVID-19 support grants

Businesses are being encouraged to apply for remaining coronavirus (COVID-19) grant funding from local authorities.

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Government scheme gives discounts of up to £5,000 on accounting software

The government's Help to Grow: Digital scheme – designed to support smaller businesses in adopting digital technologies – has opened for applications.

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Changes to VAT penalty regime delayed until 2023

The government has announced plans to delay the introduction of penalties for late submission of VAT returns

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Covid-19 support grants must be included on company tax returns

HMRC is urging tax agents and accountants to remind their clients that Covid-19 support grants or payments are taxable and should be declared on their company tax returns

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Bank of England issues cryptocurrency warning

The Bank of England (BoE) has warned that fast-growing cryptocurrency assets could endanger the UK's financial system.

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£1bn support package for businesses hit by omicron

The Chancellor has announced a £1bn support package including grants for the hospitality sector and a sick pay rebate scheme as omicron variant spreads

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Help to Grow: Digital scheme launched

Help to Grow: Digital is a new government backed UK-wide scheme to help small and medium size businesses (SMEs) adopt digital technologies that are proven to increase productivity.

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Companies House updates penalty guidance due to covid delays

Companies House has advised businesses that there is a delay to penalty reviews at the moment due to workload

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Working Minds campaign launches

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are calling for a culture change across Britain’s workplaces where recognising and responding to the signs of stress becomes as routine as managing workplace safety.

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Customs Declarations from EU changing on 1 January

HMRC has warned business that Customs Declarations on imports from the EU will change once again at the start of next year.

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R&D claims need to be submitted early

HMRC is warning businesses to submit research and development (R&D) claims as soon as possible to avoid a delay in receiving payments between December and January

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