Interest rates held as inflation falls

The UK's base rate of interest was held at 5.25% in September as the rate of inflation fell to 6.7% in the year to August 2023.

The fall in the rate of inflation surprised economists, who…

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Chancellor must use Autumn Statement to cement commitment to small firms

The Chancellor should cement the government's commitment to small businesses in his Autumn Statement, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

The FSB has called for a strong…

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HMRC updates off payroll compliance guidance

HMRC recently updated its guidance on off payroll working compliance for employers.

The new guidance sets out 'practical steps' for organisations to follow. It affects employers who…

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Government borrowing falls as Chancellor hints at tax cuts in Spring Budget

Government borrowing fell to £7.8 billion in December 2023 giving Chancellor Jeremy Hunt more scope to make the tax cuts he has hinted at in the Spring Budget.

The Office for National Statistics…

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Latest guidance for employers

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

  • 2024 National Insurance contributions rate changes

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UK borrowing reduces Chancellor's wiggle room

Higher than expected government borrowing has reduced the Chancellor's 'wiggle room' at a pre-election Budget.

Government borrowing - the difference between spending and tax income…

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300,000 file tax returns in the first week of the tax year

Almost 300,000 self assessment taxpayers filed their return in the first week of the new tax year, HMRC has revealed.

The early filers were almost 10 months ahead of the 31 January 2025 deadline.

Almost…

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Savers dangerously underestimating minimum cost of retirement

UK savers are dangerously underestimating the minimum amount needed to retire, according to research from pension provider PensionBee.

A survey of 1,000 working-age UK adults showed that 23%…

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Freelancers want to see fairer, simpler tax system from Autumn Budget

Freelancers want to see Chancellor Rachel Reeves use the Autumn Budget to move towards a fairer, simpler tax system, according to the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed…

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