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21 Nov 2018

Statistics reveal 'sugar tax' has generated £153 million for HMRC

Data has revealed that the Soft Drinks Industry Levy generated £153.8 million for HMRC in the year-to-date, up to the end of October.

20 Nov 2018

Older employees 'would welcome flexible working', survey suggests

A survey carried out on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has found that the majority of workers aged over 50 would 'welcome more flexibility' in the workplace.

19 Nov 2018

Official data reveals wages have risen 'at fastest pace in a decade'

Data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that wages rose at the fastest pace in almost a decade in the three months to September.

16 Nov 2018

Self-employed individuals 'would back plans to expand pensions auto-enrolment'

A survey carried out by insurance firm Prudential has suggested that over half of self-employed workers would back plans to expand pensions auto-enrolment, or make pension saving compulsory.

15 Nov 2018

Business groups react to draft Brexit deal

Business groups have reacted to the government's draft Brexit deal with the EU.

14 Nov 2018

Government urges small businesses to utilise broadband vouchers

The government is urging small businesses to make use of so-called 'broadband vouchers', which are worth £2,500.

13 Nov 2018

Committee launches inquiry into banks' treatment of vulnerable customers

The Treasury Committee has launched a new inquiry into whether UK banks are doing enough to help vulnerable customers.

12 Nov 2018

Restricted access to finance 'holding back UK economy', FSB warns

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned that UK economic growth is being 'restricted' by limited access to alternative finance options for small businesses.

09 Nov 2018

HMRC sends MTD for VAT communications to affected businesses

HMRC recently started to send out so-called 'encouragement letters' to businesses within the scope of Making Tax Digital for VAT (MTD for VAT).

08 Nov 2018

Prime Minister establishes five 'Brexit business councils'

Prime Minister Theresa May has created five new 'Brexit business councils', which will provide UK firms with advice and support in regard to creating the 'best business conditions' post-Brexit.

07 Nov 2018

Government unveils changes to probate fees

The government has unveiled significant changes to probate fees, which could result in owners of high-value properties paying nearly £6,000 more.

06 Nov 2018

HMRC delays reform of late payment penalty regime

HMRC has further delayed the planned reform of the late payment penalty regime.

05 Nov 2018

ONS data reveals gender pay gap has fallen to its 'lowest level yet'

Data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that the gender pay gap has fallen to its 'lowest level yet'.

02 Nov 2018

PAC warns 'cracks showing' in HMRC's performance ahead of Brexit

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has warned that 'cracks are showing' in HMRC's performance ahead of Brexit, which is set to take place on 29 March 2019.

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