MTD for VAT brings in up to an extra £195 million in tax

Estimates show that up to £195 million in extra tax revenue has been collected via Making Tax Digital for VAT (MTD for VAT), according to research from HMRC.

The research, conducted by HMRC…

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HMRC names avoidance scheme promoters for first time

HMRC has named two tax avoidance schemes and their promoters for the first time, advising anyone involved to withdraw from them as soon as possible to prevent the build up of large tax bills.

Both…

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Inflation hits 40-year high

Inflation has hit its highest level in 40 years amid the deteriorating cost-of-living crisis, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The rate shot up…

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Pandemic-born businesses could add £20.4 billion to UK economy

More than £20 billion could be added to the UK economy in the future from the number of additional businesses created during the pandemic, according to research carried out by the Confederation of…

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Advisory fuel rates for company cars

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

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

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SMEs facing recruitment struggles

Eight in ten small businesses are finding it difficult to recruit staff, according to a report published by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

The FSB's 'Scaling up Skills' report found…

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FCA warns that eight million are struggling to keep up with bills

Almost six in ten UK adults are struggling to keep up with their bills, according to new research from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

The research estimates that 7.8 million people…

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Chancellor launches financial sector reforms

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is set to unveil over 30 regulatory reforms to the UK's financial sector, the government has announced.

The Chancellor will set out plans to repeal,…

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UK business confidence plummets to 13 year low

The UK's business confidence has dropped to a 13-year low, according to a survey conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

The ICAEW's latest Business…

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