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The latest tax, employment, business and economic news affecting firms and individuals alike. Updated each day.
Enhanced Child Benefit payments set to commence
Significant uplift for families from 6 April.Stealth tax freeze threatens income of pensioners
Over a million retirees dragged into tax levy.House prices grow slowly in March
Higher mortgage rates affecting affordability.Landlords warned over HMRC limited company rules
Widespread confusion regarding criteria prompts warning.Major package of reforms to support SMEs
£60 million of new investment for apprenticeships.HMRC’s reversal of helpline reduction plan
Plan announced and then rapidly reversed due to criticism.Here’s what’s going up on ‘National Price Hike Day’
Council tax, water bills, broadband and train prices are all increasing.HMRC introduces digital authentication system
Digital doorway introduced for new individual taxpayers.Chancellor hopes to keep triple lock for pensions
Lock guarantees pensions rise by highest average earnings growth.April redundancy rule changes
Certain employees will have special redundancy protections.
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Current news
Local labour market shows slower growth
Unemployment increases as employment dips.
UK inflation hits two-and-a-half year low
Food and household goods prices decline.
Banks lift mortgage rates
Rise due to expected BoE rate cut delays.