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Revived Pensions Commission Aims to Secure Better Retirements

The government has announced the revival of the Pensions Commission, twenty years after it helped bring in automatic enrolment.

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HMRC Releases Transformation Roadmap

On 21 July 2025, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced its Transformation Roadmap – a plan to modernise the UK’s tax and customs systems by 2030.

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Are You Making Use of the Employment Allowance?

If you have a payroll and are not already claiming this allowance, it could reduce your employer national insurance contributions (NICs) by up to £10,500 for the 2025/26 tax year

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Smoother UK Trading Ahead: Reforms to Internal Market Act Planned

New government reforms to the UK Internal Market Act aim to make it easier for businesses to trade across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - with less friction and more certainty.

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HMRC to fine crypto investors £300 for non-disclosure

Tough new rules mean HMRC will have access to detailed information on crypto transactions from platforms from January

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Pension Reforms: What Can You Do to Prepare?

The Government's new Pension Schemes Bill, currently before Parliament, introduces wide-reaching reforms aimed at improving outcomes for pension savers.

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Where Did the Money Go?

If you’ve ever reached the end of a busy month wondering where your profits have gone, you’re not alone. For many small business owners, cash seems to disappear faster than it arrives.

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UK House Prices See Sharp Monthly Drop Amid Stamp Duty Reforms

UK house prices recorded their steepest monthly fall in over two years in June, according to the latest data from mortgage lender Nationwide.

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Progress as Companies House Reforms Target Economic Crime

Companies House is undergoing a major transformation following the introduction of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA).

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Government Unveils Roadmap for Employment Rights Bill

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.

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Government Boosts UK Export Finance with £13 Billion to Back British Industries

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.

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£7.5bn Tax Gap: Government Targets Businesses Compliance

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

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Side hustlers urged to get tax returns sorted now

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.

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Government Launches £16bn National Housing Bank

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.

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Bidders on Public Projects Face Local Jobs and Skills Requirements

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.

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Should You Own a Property Through a Company - or Personally?

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.

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Interest rate held at 4.5% amid global tensions

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

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Tax gap estimated at 5.3%

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.

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10,000 companies removed from register for ‘illicit activities’

Companies House has removed thousands of companies from the register after finding just 30 entities had incorporated up to 50,000 companies

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Spending Review 2025: Takeaway Points for Your Business

Last week, the Chancellor unveiled her Spending Review setting out how government departments will allocate money over the coming years.

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