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05 Mar 2026

Chancellor says plan is right despite uncertain backdrop to Spring Forecast Statement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted she has the 'right economic plan' for the UK in her Spring Forecast Statement announcement.

05 Mar 2026

One million miss self assessment deadline

An estimated one million taxpayers missed the self assessment deadline for the 2024/25 tax year, according to HMRC.

05 Mar 2026

Getting tax affairs back on track if self assessment deadline was missed

The number of people using the HMRC app to pay their self assessment tax bill has increased by 65% this tax year, according to the tax authority.

05 Mar 2026

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax biggest tax change since self assessment

The introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax this April will be the biggest change to the UK's tax system since self assessment, says the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group .

05 Mar 2026

Major UK banks agree lending package aimed at SMEs

Five major UK banks have agreed a £11 billion lending package aimed at SMEs to support small business growth, the government has announced.

05 Mar 2026

Government urged to scrap 'unfair holiday tax'

Over 200 hospitality and leisure CEOs have urged the government to scrap plans for a Visitor Levy in England.

05 Mar 2026

Advisory fuel rates for company cars

New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 March 2026.

05 Mar 2026

Latest guidance for employers

HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin.

05 Feb 2026

Pubs get 15% business rates relief

Pubs and live music venues in England will be given a 15% discount on their business rates bills from April and will not see increases for two years, the government announced.

05 Feb 2026

Tax timebomb poses existential threat to high streets, government warned

Small businesses such as cafes, shops and hairdressers are facing three years of business rates misery with an average 52% hike in bills, analysis from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed.

05 Feb 2026

Self assessment payments via the HMRC app up 65%

The number of people using the HMRC app to pay their self assessment tax bill has increased by 65% this tax year, according to the tax authority.

05 Feb 2026

UK Treasury to regulate cryptocurrency under new legislation

The UK will bring cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, into a regulatory framework with legislation due by 2027.

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