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Government launches Industrial Strategy Advisory Council
The UK government has launched a new Industrial Strategy Advisory Council which brings together business leaders from across the UK to offer advice. The government says the Industrial Strategy will…
Spring Statement set for 26 March
The Chancellor will deliver her Spring Statement to the House of Commons on Wednesday 26 March 2025. Rachel Reeves confirmed the date to the House of Commons, telling MPs that…
UK economy shrinks for second month in a row
The UK economy shrank for the second month in a row in October, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Official figures showed a 0.1% drop in gross domestic…
Cash usage on the rise for second successive year
Cash use in the shops rose for a second year in a row in 2023 after a decade of falls, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Notes and coins…
Over 40,000 file self assessment over the Christmas break
More than 40,000 taxpayers completed their self assessment returns over the Christmas break, according to figures from HMRC. On Christmas Day 4,400 people filed their tax return online while almost…
Latest guidance for employers
HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The December issue has information on various topics, including: employer National Insurance contributions and Employment Allowance changes announced at Autumn…
