HMRC should increase rewards for whistleblowers, says law firm

HMRC should increase the rewards it pays out to whistleblowers in line with the US system, according to law firm RPC.

The tax authority paid out over £509,000 to individuals providing evidence…

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SMEs 'struggling to access finance'

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are struggling to access finance and working capital, according to a report published by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

The…

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Autumn Statement cuts won't stop tax revenues rising to highest ever levels

The tax cuts announced in the 2023 Autumn Statement won't prevent tax revenues rising to their highest ever levels, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned.

The IFS stated that announcing…

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Latest guidance for employers

HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The December issue has information on various topics, including:

  • National Minimum Wage, Geographical Compliance…

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Tax cuts may have to be scrapped due to 'economic bind', warns IFS

Tax cut promises may need to be scrapped as a result of the UK being in an 'unfortunate economic and fiscal bind', the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned.

The next government…

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The National Minimum Wage is the single most successful economic policy in a generation, says think tank

The introduction of the UK's National Minimum Wage (NMW) in 1999 is the single most successful economic policy in a generation, according to the Resolution Foundation.

The NMW has increased…

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Latest guidance for employers

HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The March issue has information on various topics, including:

  • PAYE Settlement Agreement payment
  • reporting…

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Advisory fuel rates for company cars

New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 June 2024.

The guidance states: 'you can use the previous rates for up to one month from the date the new…

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King's Speech pledges to secure economic growth

The first King's Speech since Labour's victory in the General Election saw the new government pledge that securing economic growth would be its fundamental mission.

King Charles III delivered…

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