Red tape, rising costs and regulation 'holding back exports'

Dec 12, 2023

Red tape, rising costs and increasing regulation are holding back exports, a survey of UK businesses carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has found.

Current customs checks and…

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Latest guidance for employers

Dec 08, 2023

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

  • National Minimum Wage, Geographical Compliance Approach…

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Rate of inflation falls as interest rates held

Dec 04, 2023

UK inflation fell to a two-year low while the base rate of interest was unchanged by the Bank of England for the second month in a row.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that the…

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Advisory fuel rates for company cars

Nov 30, 2023

New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 December 2023.

The guidance states: 'you can use the previous rates for up to one month from the date the new…

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Autumn Statement cuts won't stop tax revenues rising to highest ever levels

Nov 29, 2023

The tax cuts announced in the 2023 Autumn Statement won't prevent tax revenues rising to their highest ever levels, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned.

The IFS stated that announcing…

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HMRC is 'Making Tax Difficult' with MTD programme

Nov 28, 2023

HMRC is 'Making Tax Difficult' for taxpayers as Making Tax Digital (MTD) adds to the burdens they face, according to a report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

The report says that HMRC…

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National Insurance changes 'ease burden on strivers'

Nov 27, 2023

The changes to National Insurance contributions (NICs) announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in the Autumn Statement will help to 'ease the burden on strivers up and down the country', according…

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Chancellor makes Full Expensing permanent in Autumn Statement

Nov 24, 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt used his Autumn Statement to make Full Expensing permanent for those businesses investing in IT equipment, plant and machinery.

The Chancellor said he was aiming to stimulate…

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Autumn Statement 2023

Nov 23, 2023

On 22 November 2023, Jeremy Hunt delivered the 'Autumn Statement for Growth'.

Against an improving economic backdrop, the Chancellor is keen to stimulate economic growth and highlighted 110…

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