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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…

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…

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

• PAYE Settlement Agreement calculations 2023 to 2024
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The government has announced an overhaul of the UK's apprenticeship system.

A new growth and skills levy which will replace the existing apprenticeship levy and include new foundation apprenticeships.

The…

New company car advisory fuel rates have been published which take effect from 1 March 2020. The guidance states: 'You can use the previous rates for up to one month from the date the new rates…

On 26 March, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a scheme to help self-employed workers who have been hit by the COVID-19 crisis.

Under the scheme, the government will pay self-employed people…

On 4 May 2020 the government launched a micro loan scheme for small businesses as it continues to try and mitigate the economic damage caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown.

The Bounce…

On 26 May 2020, HMRC opened up its Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) rebate claim service.

Eligible employers are able to recoup up to two weeks' worth of SSP payments made to employees off work for…

On 15 July, the Scottish government reduced the rate of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) following a similar reduction to the rate of residential Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) announced by …