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Government urged to scrap ‘unfair holiday tax’
Over 200 hospitality and leisure CEOs have urged the government to scrap plans for a Visitor Levy in England. In a letter to the Chancellor, they warn that the proposed…
Advisory fuel rates for company cars
New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 March 2026. The guidance states: ‘you can use the previous rates for up to one month…
Latest guidance for employers
HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The February issue has information on various topics, including: Reporting expenses and benefits for the tax year ending 5 April…
Pubs get 15% business rates relief
Pubs and live music venues in England will be given a 15% discount on their business rates bills from April and will not see increases for two years, the government…
Tax timebomb poses existential threat to high streets, government warned
Small businesses such as cafes, shops and hairdressers are facing three years of business rates misery with an average 52% hike in bills, analysis from the Federation of Small Businesses…
Self assessment payments via the HMRC app up 65%
The number of people using the HMRC app to pay their self assessment tax bill has increased by 65% this tax year, according to the tax authority. Almost 340,000 people…
