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UK could fall behind in net zero race, BCC warns
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned that the UK could fall behind in the race to achieve net zero. Research carried out by global management consulting firm McKinsey…
AI will shrink headcount as hiring confidence remains at record low
One in six employers expect AI to shrink their workforce over the next year, with junior roles most at risk, according to a survey conducted by the Chartered Institute of…
Advisory fuel rates for company cars
New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 December 2025. The guidance states: ‘you can use the previous rates for up to one month from…
Chancellor should use Budget to reform tax system, IFS says
Chancellor Rachel Reeves should use the Autumn Budget to reform the UK’s tax system, says the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). The think tank says this would help Ms Reeves…
HMRC to resume taking tax owed by debtors directly from their bank accounts
HMRC has resumed its programme allowing direct recovery of money from debtors’ bank accounts. The Direct Recovery of Debts (DRD) policy, which was paused during the Covid-19 pandemic, has restarted…
Countdown to Vaping Products Duty begins
There is now less than a year until the UK Government introduces Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and vaping duty stamps (VDS) on 1 October 2026. VPD, a new excise duty,…
