Over 40,000 file self assessment over the Christmas break

Jan 02, 2025

More than 40,000 taxpayers completed their self assessment returns over the Christmas break, according to figures from HMRC.

On Christmas Day 4,400 people filed their tax return online while…

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Government launches Industrial Strategy Advisory Council

Dec 20, 2024

The UK government has launched a new Industrial Strategy Advisory Council which brings together business leaders from across the UK to offer advice.

The government says the Industrial Strategy…

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Spring Statement set for 26 March

Dec 19, 2024

The Chancellor will deliver her Spring Statement to the House of Commons on Wednesday 26 March 2025.

Rachel Reeves confirmed the date to the House of Commons, telling MPs that the Office for…

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HMRC urges self assessment taxpayers to spread the cost

Dec 18, 2024

HMRC is reminding people who pay tax by self assessment of the opportunity to spread the cost of their bill with the Time to Pay facility.

More than 15,000 self assessment customers have already…

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Christmas Opening Hours 2024

Dec 17, 2024

Wiahing all our clients and friends a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We look forward to seeing you on 2025.

Our Christmas opening times are:

• Closed - 4.30pm…

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UK economy shrinks for second month in a row

Dec 16, 2024

The UK economy shrank for the second month in a row in October, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Official figures showed a 0.1% drop in gross domestic product (GDP) for…

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HMRC could save millions of hours with tracking system

Dec 12, 2024

HMRC could save an estimated 1.7 million hours of call handlers' time every year if it implemented an automated status tracking system, according to two of the leading bodies for tax advisers and chartered…

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Cash usage on the rise for second successive year

Dec 09, 2024

Cash use in the shops rose for a second year in a row in 2023 after a decade of falls, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

Notes and coins were used in a fifth of transactions…

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Latest guidance for employers

Dec 06, 2024

HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The December issue has information on various topics, including:

  • employer National Insurance contributions and Employment…

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