Record 11.7 million tax returns received on time

Feb 07, 2023

A record 11.7 million self assessment taxpayers submitted their tax returns by the 31 January deadline, HMRC has revealed.

The final day for self assessment returns saw 861,085 customers file…

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BCC warns SME exporters 'under tightening pressure'

Feb 06, 2023

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that export are facing 'tightening pressure' as a result of decreasing export sales.

The…

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Energy bill support for firms to be reduced from April

Feb 06, 2023

Businesses will receive reduced support for their energy bills from April as the UK government attempts to cut the cost of compensating for soaring gas and electricity prices, the Treasury has confirmed.

The…

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Bank of England raises interest rates to highest level in 14 years

Feb 06, 2023

The Bank of England (BoE) has raised the base rate of interest to the highest level in 14 years.

The BoE raised interest rates for the tenth consecutive time on 2 February with a half point…

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Government launches consultation on R&D relief

Feb 06, 2023

The government has launched a consultation on simplifying the UK's research and development (R&D) tax relief system, driving innovation and growing the economy.

The consultation runs to 13 March…

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Fewer firms investing in training despite skills shortage

Feb 06, 2023

Fewer firms are increasing their investment in training and development despite a skills shortage, according to a survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

The survey found that…

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Pensioners outnumber young people for filing self assessment tax returns

Feb 06, 2023

HMRC has revealed that more pensioners filed a tax return for the 2020/21 tax year compared to young people.

Overall, those aged 65 and over accounted for 16% of individuals who submitted a…

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MTD for ITSA delayed for two more years

Jan 07, 2023

The Treasury has announced that Making Tax Digital for income tax self assessment (MTD for ITSA) will be delayed for two more years until April 2026.

MTD for ITSA was due to take effect from…

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Tax non-compliance during pandemic

Jan 07, 2023

Tax non-compliance during the pandemic cost the UK government £9 billion, according to a report from the National Audit Office (NAO).

HMRC redeployed around 1,350 workers to Covid-19 support…

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