Small firms call for £3,000 apprentices incentive UK economy grows at end of 2024 Business group urges government to help firms grow Business tax compliance costs £15 billion a year Firms face increasing cyber security risk, warns BCC Rate cut brings 'measure of relief' to business £35 million added to State Pension pots Firms call for reduction in tax burden on business 11.5 million file self assessment by 31 January deadline British household wealth increases to £13.6 trillion Trade strategy 'prize is huge', says BCC Pension reforms to 'unlock billions' in government growth agenda UK firms expecting slowdown, CBI finds Government commissions review of Loan Charge Consumer confidence falls to lowest point in over a year 3.4 million still to file self assessment returns as deadline approaches Parliamentary watchdog accuses HMRC of 'degrading' phone services Data reveals exports fell flat at end of 2024 IMF upgrades UK outlook Flexibility in English and Maths rules would increase take up of apprenticeships Business group outlines pro-growth measures UK economy returns to growth in November UK inflation dips to 2.5% in December Government to 'unleash' AI to boost growth CIOT calls on government to rewrite unfair VAT rules Optimism wanes as Budget measures affect investment 92% of employers 'concerned about Employment Rights Bill' Significant amount of businesses worried about tax hikes 5.4 million yet to file their self assessment tax return Business leaders remain cautious on the outlook for the year ahead Government must reset EU trade relations, urges BCC Over 40,000 file self assessment over the Christmas break Have you made your financial New Year's resolutions? Don't forget to file your self assessment tax return Insurer issues Christmas scams warning More entrepreneurs needed 'to unlock opportunities' £1.31 billion paid in Stamp Duty in November UK interest rates held at 4.75% Economic slowdown affecting employment Spring Forecast to take place in March HMRC urged to improve low resolution rates Cash usage on the rise for second successive year UK economy shrinks for second month in a row Chancellor must 'confront range of challenges' in Spending Review HMRC urges self assessment taxpayers to spread the cost Number of taxpayers caught in 60% 'tax trap' rises Public funds fraud cost taxpayers £81 billion No tax changes for online sellers Interest rates 'set to be higher for longer' Cyber-attacks cost UK businesses £44 billion in last five years Small businesses counting the cost of potholes Optimism amongst business leaders 'approaching Covid lows' Business groups respond to Get Britain Working white paper CBI calls for action to 'turbocharge growth' Scams warning issued as self assessment deadline looms BCC calls for industrial strategy that benefits all parts of UK Intergenerational transfers 'having profound impact on people's economic prospects' HMRC late payment interest cut by 0.25% Retailers write to Chancellor over Autumn Budget measures Higher energy bills push UK inflation to 2.3% Pension reforms 'must unlock growth' Permanent business rate cut for high street on the way UK growth slowed in third quarter of this year, data shows Customs procedures 'still holding back UK exports', survey finds Hybrid working the 'new normal' for a quarter of adults More than 400,000 student loan customers use digital refund service Business frustrated at halt in rollout of digital trade platform Interest rates cut to 4.75% Almost half of UK adults have not written a will Government bank referral scheme 'secured loans for just one in 20 companies' Employer NICs rise may have unforeseen consequences Chancellor's Budget tax increases 'will boost growth sustainably', says IMF Budget 'first step of what's needed to lift living standards', says think tank View our 2024 Autumn Budget Report Chancellor uses Autumn Budget to increase Employment Allowance Chancellor promises to drive growth and raises £40 billion in taxes 2024 Autumn Budget - the political reaction 2024 Autumn Budget - the business reaction 2024 Autumn Budget - the economic picture 2024 Autumn Budget - what to expect HMRC services need Budget investment More than £570 million stolen by criminals in first half of 2024 Real Living Wage goes up by 5% Self assessment deadline nears for paper filers Raising CGT rates would not deter investment, says IPRR Government launches British Infrastructure Taskforce Government 'planning inheritance tax increases in Budget' Business groups raise concerns over potential NI rise HMRC agree to make things easier with paper tax returns UK inflation falls to lowest rate since 2021 10,000 boost State Pension with online payments Make Work Pay threatens employment and growth, warns FSB Chancellor 'will need to increase taxes or borrowing' at Budget, says IFS Budget will be 'pivotal moment' for new government Chancellor must tackle barriers to growth in Budget 'Strong case for capital gains tax reform', says IFS UK Finance urges government to deliver economic growth in Budget submission Bank of England hints interest rates could fall more quickly New Growth and Skills Levy must end 'cycle of failure' Business confidence fell in September, data reveals New tipping law comes into force Government cracks down on late payments Government announces apprenticeship reforms UK economic growth 'robust' in 2024, think tank says Young people reminded to reclaim government savings Chancellor hits the right notes in Conference speech HMRC urged to take action to 'defuse side hustle time bomb' Interest rates held at 5% Savers added £42 billion into cash ISAs in first half of 2024, data shows Inflation rate holds steady in August at 2.2% Billion-pound tax bombshell to hit hospitality, warns trade body IPSE calls for fairer off-payroll rules in Budget IoD outlines key policy changes in Budget submission Reforms to IHT, CGT and NI 'could raise over £20 billion a year' UK economy unexpectedly flatlines for second month in row £5.5 billion lost as a result of tax evasion, report finds Business group urges government to fix 'antiquated' business rates rules Scam complaints reach highest ever level, data shows Pension pot needed for basic retirement rises to nearly £110,000 SME energy bills predicted to remain above pre-crisis levels Business leader confidence fell in August, data reveals Scrap fuel duty cut, says RAC HMRC sends 'nudge letters' to crypto investors HMRC debunks top five self assessment 'myths' Fall in small business confidence as employment costs take a toll, warns FSB UK has record number of self-employed workers aged 60 or over Homebuyers paid £1.2 billion in stamp duty in July, data reveals 2024 could see 'record number' of company creations Extend Child Benefit for teenagers by the end of August Fake HMRC letters target small businesses Freelancers want to see fairer, simpler tax system from Autumn Budget Working parents face rising childcare costs during summer holidays UK economy grew between April and June, data shows Rate of inflation rises for first time this year £19 billion in unpaid taxes 'unlikely to be recovered' Government contracts 'out of reach' for SMEs, business group warns More than 110,000 small firms 'at risk of bankruptcy' HMRC late payment interest cut by 0.25% Chancellor refuses to rule out CGT rise HMRC failing on responsiveness, says Charter report High streets must be helped to evolve, says FSB Bank of England cuts interest rates to 5% Digital trade deal hailed as big win for business HMRC to send Simple Assessment tax statements to pensioners Chancellor announces Autumn Budget date 320,000 individuals 'pushed into poverty' as result of interest rate rises Business group outlines five 'key priorities' for removing barriers to trade A third of individuals using mobile contactless payments, data shows New skills co-ordination body must 'keep small firms' needs in mind' Government urged to remove tax burdens for charities IHT receipts reached £2.1 billion between April and June, data shows More than 500,000 individuals caught in 60% tax trap King's Speech unveils raft of bills designed to 'unlock economic growth' Inflation holds steady at 2% Business group calls for King's Speech to drive investment HMRC launches VAT Registration Estimator UK's economic recovery putting down roots British Business Bank launches Growth Guarantee Scheme Business confidence returning to pre-pandemic levels Self assessment payment on account due on 31 July Rachel Reeves named as the UK's first female Chancellor Business ready to work in partnership with Labour government Business push payment fraud hits £83 million Household disposable incomes 'have grown at slow pace since 2010' Next government warned 'you can't be pro-growth without being pro-green' 50% of savers unaware they are charged fees on their pension pots UK economy 'grew by more than previously estimated' at start of 2024 New government 'should change law on hot workplaces' Average earnings 'just £16 a week higher than they were 14 years ago' Business group warns tax rises will be 'difficult to avoid' over next five years Tax gap at record high Rate decision disappointing for small businesses UK's investment performance 'worse than every other G7 country' Inflation at lowest level in almost three years, data shows HMRC 'has not fined a single 'enabler' of offshore tax evasion', data reveals HMRC collected £1.39 billion in unpaid inheritance tax in last five years, data shows Next government 'should extend company car benefit in kind taxation tables' 'Stark economic challenge' facing whoever wins election Next government needs to prioritise falling employment, says think tank Tax changes since 2010 have 'adversely affected families with children' Savers 'dangerously underestimating' minimum cost of retirement Next government will need to build trust between HMRC and self-employed Action needed to help firms 'navigate digital future' Revitalise 'Brand Britain', says CBI Business leader optimism in UK economy rises to highest level in three years Last 15 years 'worst for income growth in generations', says IFS BCC outlines five-point plan for 'immediate action' by new government Bank of England 'has scope to cut interest rates three times', says IMF Government urges workers to check tax codes following 'costly mistake' Generative AI 'could widen corporate inequalities', business group warns Next government will need to partner with business Tax receipts totalled £75.4 billion in April, data shows Inflation falls to lowest level in three years Post-Brexit border checks set to cost UK more than £4.7 billion £235 billion 'cash mountain' sitting in bank accounts with low interest rates New research reveals 'significant shift in businesses' infrastructure priorities' Taxpayers spend total of 800 years waiting to speak to HMRC UK lagging behind in global green growth race HMRC to receive extra £51 million in phone funding Retirees report £119,000 shortfall in pension savings UK economy exits recession as interest rates held 300,000 file tax returns in the first week of the tax year HMRC error means self-employed workers could lose out on state pension New customs rules cause confusion and uncertainty UK economy will see slowest growth in G7 next year Business leaders' economic confidence rose in April, data shows Business group 'concerned' over impact of new customs charges on small firms HMRC launches online voluntary national insurance payment service Business group calls on Ofgem to 'take action' on standing charges HMRC clarifies tax rules for WFH commuting UK borrowing £7.6 billion lower than last year, data shows Inheritance tax receipts hit a record high of £7.5 billion Small firms confused over upcoming import rules HMRC launches MTD for Income Tax pilot Umbrella company regulation in 'precarious position', warns IPSE Business price pressures persist, warns BCC UK inflation falls to lowest level since September 2021 Small firms 'treading water' on investment, BCC warns Government must 'ensure growth among small firms is nurtured', says FSB Only five MTD for ITSA software products ready for testing More than seven million adults still struggling to pay bills, finds FCA IR35 reforms taking their toll on skilled contractors PAC challenges HMRC on governance and accountability of MTD Accessing finance getting more difficult for SMEs Government urged to reform Landfill Tax Government urged to implement reforms to R&D tax system 1.6 million pensioners expected to fall into income tax net, according to research Research suggests SMEs are 'bracing' themselves for tough months ahead AI could replace up to 8 million UK jobs, warns report NMW is the 'single most successful economic policy in a generation', says think tank HMRC's services having a negative impact on SME productivity Small businesses still hampered by late payments, warns FSB Interest rate decision prolongs uncertainty for firms, warns BCC HMRC halts helpline closures HMRC closes self assessment helpline for six months a year Number of company insolvencies rises by 17% New HMRC R&D tax relief guidance 'could be clearer', says ICAEW HMRC urges working families to save on childcare costs New measures aim to 'break the spell' of fraudsters UK economy returns to growth Budget introduces increase in Landfill Tax rates UK workers 'face 20 years of pay stagnation', Foundation warns Think tank warns Budget tax cuts will not compensate for price rises View our 2024 Spring Budget Report Chancellor introduces new ISA in Spring Budget Jeremy Hunt cuts NICs again in the Spring Budget 2024 Spring Budget - the business reaction 2024 Spring Budget - the political reaction 2024 Spring Budget - the economic picture 2024 Spring Budget - what to expect Reports suggest air travel tax could rise in Spring Budget Chancellor 'considering scrapping non-dom tax rules' in Spring Budget HMRC's tough approach to IR35 has 'chilling effect' on economic activity, warns IPSE