Bank of England raises UK base interest rate

The Bank of England has raised UK interest rates to a 15-year high of 5% as it continues its battle against inflation.

Despite concerns that mortgage-holders face a timebomb of higher rates,…

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CMA scheme will force retailers to publish live fuel prices

A new fuel finder scheme to enable drivers access to live fuel prices and revitalise competition in the retail road fuel market, according to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

The…

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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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Scams warning issued to 12 million self assessment taxpayers

Self assessment taxpayers must be on the lookout for scam texts, emails and phone calls from fraudsters, HMRC was warned.

HMRC has received more than 130,000 reports about tax scams in 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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HMRC updates off payroll compliance guidance

HMRC recently updated its guidance on off payroll working compliance for employers.

The new guidance sets out 'practical steps' for organisations to follow. It affects employers who…

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Over one million miss self assessment deadline

Over one million self assessment taxpayers missed the filing deadline at midnight on 31 January, according to data published by HMRC.

A record 11.5 million taxpayers did file their 2022/23…

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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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Wales reduces LTT rate

On 27 July, the Welsh government reduced the rate of Land Transaction Tax (LTT) following the cuts made to SDLT and LTT across the rest of the UK.

LTT is payable by the purchaser of residential…

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