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06 Jul 2026

Over 110,000 taxpayers yet to register for MTD

More than 110,000 unrepresented taxpayers who must register for Making Tax Digital (MTD) from April 2026 have still not done so, according to the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG).

06 Jul 2026

Expansion of 'uncertain tax treatment' rules cause for concern

Government plans to extend the rules requiring some taxpayers to declare 'uncertain' tax positions risk creating more uncertainty, compliance burdens and tax disputes according to the CIOT.

06 Jul 2026

Phased rollout of payrolling for employee benefits a 'welcome step'

The decision to phase in the mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind is a 'welcome step' to allow employers and payroll software providers more time to prepare for significant changes, says the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT).

06 Jul 2026

HMRC boosts funding for taxpayers needing extra support

More than £11 million in funding has been made available to taxpayers struggling with their tax affairs.

06 Jul 2026

Hospitality sector calls for 10% VAT rate

Hospitality businesses, teams and organisations are being urged to sign a new petition calling for the government to cut the VAT rate for the sector to 10% by UKHospitality.

06 Jul 2026

Small businesses to benefit from strengthened debt advice services

Small businesses and the self-employed struggling with their finances to receive a helping hand as debt advice services are strengthened, the Treasury has announced.

06 Jul 2026

HMRC mileage rate increased to 55p

The headline approved mileage rate has increased to 55p per business mile for the first 10,000 miles, with effect from 6 April 2026.

06 Jul 2026

Latest guidance for employers

HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin.

08 Jun 2026

Record number of taxpayers file self assessment in April

A record 737,891 taxpayers filed their 2025/26 self assessment returns in April, according to figures from HMRC.

08 Jun 2026

ICAEW encourages taxpayers to sign up to Making Tax Digital

Taxpayers who are required to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax from April 2026 should sign up now if they haven't done so already, says the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

08 Jun 2026

Late payment legislation is 'historic' moment

The UK government's formal commitment to legislation to stamp out late payments is an historic moment, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

08 Jun 2026

Summer savings for children launched

Families travelling this summer will benefit from free bus travel for children as part of the government's efforts to help with the cost of living.

08 Jun 2026

Government boosts efforts to help young people find their Child Trust Funds

The government will contact thousands of young people about forgotten Child Trust Funds (CTFs) in a bid to reunite account holders with their accounts that are now worth £2,200 on average.

08 Jun 2026

Government must fix 'broken business rates'

The government must take the chance to fix the UK's broken business rates system, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

08 Jun 2026

Crime against business putting growth at risk

Decisive action is needed to tackle the 'hidden threat' of crime against businesses damaging growth, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

08 Jun 2026

Advisory fuel rates for company cars

New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 June 2026.

06 May 2026

Countdown to taxation of benefits-in-kind via the payroll underway

There is less than a year to go before all employers must tax benefits-in-kind via the payroll, the Chartered Institute of Taxation has warned.

06 May 2026

UK government to review mileage rates

The government has confirmed it will review approved mileage rates for business users ahead of a future Budget.

06 May 2026

UK businesses should apply now for Vaping Products Duty

Vaping-related businesses and supply chains need to register now for Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and the Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) Scheme, says HMRC.

06 May 2026

Government unveils crackdown on late payments

Small businesses to be backed by new, stronger measures to tackle late payments, the government has announced.

06 May 2026

New procurement rules offer SMEs hope

The government's new procurement rules that target opportunities for smaller businesses offer hope to SMEs, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

06 May 2026

Pensioners urged to be alert to Winter Fuel Payment scams

HMRC is warning pensioners to be on high alert for scams as the recovery of Winter Fuel Payments begins this month.

06 May 2026

Higher energy prices could leave typical British households £480 worse off this year

Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East are set to make the median working-age British household £480 worse off this year, according to the Resolution Foundation.

06 May 2026

Latest guidance for employers

HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin.

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