ICAEW urges HMRC to scrap exemptions to simplify VAT rules

In response to HMRC's consultation on simplifying the rules relating to land and property, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has urged HMRC to abolish all VAT exemptions…

Read more

HMRC outlines changes to late payment penalty regime

HMRC has published a policy paper outlining the forthcoming changes to the penalties for late payment and interest harmonisation for taxpayers.

The government intends to reform sanctions for…

Read more

£800 million Reinsurance Scheme opens for live events

The government has opened a £800 million Reinsurance Scheme to cover live events against cancellations stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The live events sector is worth more than £70 billion…

Read more

Business groups give mixed response to Budget

Business groups gave a mixed response to Chancellor Rishi Sunak's 2021 Autumn Budget speech.

Responding to the speech, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said that the Chancellor…

Read more

Chancellor announces £1 billion fund for businesses

On 21 December 2021, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, unveiled a £1 billion COVID-19 fund, including cash grants of up to £6,000 per premises for each eligible firm.

Mr Sunak said…

Read more

BCC calls for 'urgent action' to improve UK-EU trade

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has called for urgent action to help improve trade with the EU.

A survey carried out by the BCC revealed that 60% of UK exporters reported difficulties…

Read more

Advisory fuel rates for company cars

New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 March 2022.

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

Read more

Latest guidance for employers

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

  • Forthcoming deadlines
  • Claiming employment…

Read more

HMRC issues £14 million in penalties for minimum wage offences

HMRC issued 580 penalties totalling over £14 million for minimum wage offences during 2020/21, according to a report released by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).

The…

Read more

Sign up to our newsletter

Stay on top of what's happening, get information, and learn about our people.

Sign up