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The latest tax, employment, business and economic news affecting firms and individuals alike. Updated each day.
First-time buyer SDLT relief ends
Property sales spike, but prices still fall.HMRC cracks down on landlord tax scheme
LLP property transfers are under strict scrutiny.Spring tax update defers payrolling benefits to 2027
CEST revision and NIC election change also headline spring update.New PAYE notice and workday-relief cap
Employers must act on revised PAYE and relief rules.Payrolling delay leads spring tax update
Government unveils 26 measures to simplify tax system.International employee tax rules updated
ICAEW reminds employers of PAYE and relief changes for globally mobile staff.Retail sales see biggest rise since 2021
Warmer weather lifts clothing and DIY demand.Tax receipts reach record £857 billion
Stamp duty and income tax drive sharp increases.HICBC penalties down from £7m to 23K since 2018
Just 45 “failure to notify” penalties issued in 2024/25.Economy faces slow growth and global trade risks
Services stay strong as other sectors struggle.
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Current news
Borrowing hits five-year September high
Higher interest and welfare costs widen the deficit.
HMRC releases guidance on director NI
Two rate cuts may leave shortfalls to settle.
HMRC intensifies CGT checks on sellers
Compliance activity surges as underpayments climb sharply.