Tax gap at record high

Jun 28, 2024

The UK's tax gap estimate rose to a record to £39.8 billion in 2022/23 as small businesses accounted for almost two thirds of unpaid tax, according to HMRC's data.

The tax gap was 4.8%, which…

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UK's investment rates worse than every other G7 country

Jun 25, 2024

The UK has the lowest rates of investment of any other country in the G7, according to analysis by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).

It found that, compared to the USA, Germany,…

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HMRC has not fined a single enabler of offshore tax evasion

Jun 21, 2024

HMRC has not fined a single enabler of offshore tax evasion in five years, data released in response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed.

This is despite HMRC having landmark…

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Savers dangerously underestimating minimum cost of retirement

Jun 12, 2024

UK savers are dangerously underestimating the minimum amount needed to retire, according to research from pension provider PensionBee.

A survey of 1,000 working-age UK adults showed that 23%…

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Revitalise 'Brand Britain', says CBI

Jun 06, 2024

Revitalising 'Brand Britain' in its first 100 days in office should be a priority for the party that wins the General Election, says the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

In…

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Advisory fuel rates for company cars

Jun 03, 2024

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 rates…

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Next government will need to build trust between HMRC and self-employed

May 31, 2024

The next government must take a direct hand in rebuilding trust between HMRC and the self-employed, according to the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE).

The…

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Inflation falls after UK moves out of recession

May 24, 2024

The rate of UK inflation fell to 2.3% in the year to April, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Inflation is down from 3.2% in March and is the lowest level since September…

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Taxpayers spend total of 800 years waiting to speak to HMRC

May 20, 2024

UK taxpayers spent the equivalent of 800 years on hold to HMRC in 2022/23, according to a report published by the National Audit Office (NAO).

The report found that funding pressures, job cuts…

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