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Minimum Wage Hourly Rates: Potential Increases in 2026
12th Aug 2025 | Posted by:The Government has published the official remit for the Low Pay Commission (LPC) to begin its work on setting the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates that will apply from April 2026.
Read MoreNew Government Reforms Aim to Revive High Streets with Easier Rules for Cafes, Bars and Venues
7th Aug 2025 | Posted by:New government reforms will make it quicker and cheaper for small businesses to turn empty shops into cafes, bars and music venues, as part of a wider push to bring life back to high streets and support small business growth.
Read MoreCosmetic surgery providers to be chased for unpaid VAT
6th Aug 2025 | Posted by:HMRC has the cosmetic surgery industry in its sights as it believes up to £9.5bn in VAT was not paid in 2023-24, 17% higher than one year prior
Read MoreWarning for homebuyers as HMRC gets tough on bogus Stamp Duty claims
5th Aug 2025 | Posted by:Homebuyers are being warned to avoid Stamp Duty Land Tax scams, following a landmark Court of Appeal decision.
Read MoreGovernment Borrowing Jumps – Are Tax Rises on the Way This Autumn?
29th Jul 2025 | Posted by:UK government borrowing was £20.7 billion for June, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) - an increase of £6.6 billion compared to the same month last year.
Read MoreRevived Pensions Commission Aims to Secure Better Retirements
29th Jul 2025 | Posted by:The government has announced the revival of the Pensions Commission, twenty years after it helped bring in automatic enrolment.
Read MoreHMRC Releases Transformation Roadmap
28th Jul 2025 | Posted by: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.
Read MoreAre You Making Use of the Employment Allowance?
22nd Jul 2025 | Posted by: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
Read MoreSmoother UK Trading Ahead: Reforms to Internal Market Act Planned
21st Jul 2025 | Posted by: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.
Read MoreHMRC to fine crypto investors £300 for non-disclosure
16th Jul 2025 | Posted by:Tough new rules mean HMRC will have access to detailed information on crypto transactions from platforms from January
Read MorePension Reforms: What Can You Do to Prepare?
15th Jul 2025 | Posted by:The Government's new Pension Schemes Bill, currently before Parliament, introduces wide-reaching reforms aimed at improving outcomes for pension savers.
Read MoreWhere Did the Money Go?
14th Jul 2025 | Posted by: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.
Read MoreUK 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.
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