Nine million people borrowed more in 2020 as result of COVID-19 pandemic

One in three blocked from paying with cash during pandemic

Big businesses must pay small suppliers more quickly under changes to PPC

CBI urges government to 'act on COVID business support' ahead of Budget

Supreme Court backs small firms on business interruption claims

COVID-19 is reasonable excuse for self assessment late filing, says HMRC

Taxpayers using Time to Pay to spread cost of tax payments

Monthly deadline approaching for furlough claims

ICAEW calls for further guidance on CIS changes

HMRC issues self assessment scam warning

Pandemic drives dramatic increase in SME borrowing

HMRC reveals 2,700 tax returns submitted on Christmas Day

Business groups urge Chancellor to do more to support firms

Chancellor unveils £4.6 billion lockdown grant package

TUC urges employers to offer furlough to parents affected by school closures

Your financial New Year's resolutions

Don't forget to file your self assessment tax return

Preparing your business for winter weather

BIRA urges retailers to remain vigilant during festive period and beyond

HMRC rejects calls to relax 31 January self assessment deadline

IPSE calls for government to extend SEISS

Government must take another look at support for businesses in Tier 4, says CBI

Chancellor extends furlough scheme until end of April 2021

Scheme launched to support firms moving goods after Brexit

IR35 status check failing to deliver results in a fifth of cases

CGT rise would adversely affect entrepreneurs, warns IoD

Individuals urged to remain vigilant when making festive charitable donations

UK growth slowed in October as economic recovery stalls

£100 billion savings glut could fuel economic recovery, says Bank of England

Monthly deadline approaching for furlough claims

Businesses have 'insufficient information' on Brexit changes, BCC finds

Lenders still supporting thousands with payment deferrals

AAT warns of dramatic rise in self-assessment filing

Government must shore up business confidence ahead of COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Number of CBILS applications to rise, experts predict

HMRC cracks down on marketing of tax avoidance schemes

Third SEISS grant opens as IPSE issues warning

Business survival hanging by a thread in toughened tiers, warns CBI

Chancellor presents Spending Review

Applicants for third SEISS grant will face new test, ICAEW warns

ATT calls for clarity on virtual seasonal parties

HMRC begins 'Eat Out to Help Out' compliance checks

Self assessors warned to watch out for scammers posing as HMRC

£1 million Annual Investment Allowance cap extended for a year

Contactless payments reached record level in August

HMRC confirms MTD for corporation tax to be mandated from 2026

Wealth gap widening as result of coronavirus pandemic, research suggests

Current CGT regime 'fit for purpose', says ICAEW

UK economy rebounds from recession

Self-employed sector facing 'avoidable decline', according to IPSE

Real Living Wage increases across the UK

PAC finds over £1 billion worth of fraudulent Bounce Back loan applications

Chancellor extends furlough scheme to end of March

FCA proposes further support for consumer credit borrowers impacted by COVID-19

Government delays implementation of new pensions dashboards

Support for self-employed increased as lending schemes extended

Furlough scheme extended and changed for new lockdown

ATT issues last call for firms seeking to use increased Annual Investment Allowance

Chancellor to set out one-year Spending Review in November

ICAEW calls for reform of 'inflexible business rates'

Survey finds small business confidence has been in negative territory since 2018

NAO finds 'significant levels of furlough fraud occurred' during start of pandemic

Chancellor increases financial support for businesses affected by COVID restrictions

IoD outlines reforms to Prompt Payment Code

HMRC urges businesses to ensure they are ready for new customs and tax rules

PAC calls on government to give 'honest picture' of UK tax gap

Government outlines plans to protect future of cash

Government launches new coronavirus fraud hotline

Over 54,000 workers claim home working tax relief using online portal

Tax rises 'inevitable', says IFS

Resolution Foundation warns of a 'lost COVID generation'

Job Support Scheme expanded for local lockdowns

Government to proceed with plans to create freeports across UK

NAO warns loan scheme could result in £26 billion in losses

Survey finds business conditions remained weak in third quarter of 2020

Coronavirus permanently changes working patterns

Retirement plans altered by pandemic

British Business Bank warns of fraud risks with coronavirus business loans

Benefits-in-kind regime 'not fit for purpose', says ICAEW

Criminals exploiting coronavirus pandemic, trade association warns

Furlough scheme set to move into final month

Cyber security top risk for audit executives, research suggests

Business groups welcome extended coronavirus support

UK economic recovery slowing even before new Covid-19 curbs

Chancellor outlines Winter Economy Plan

Business groups call for more support following new restrictions

NAO calls on Treasury to safeguard access to cash

UK businesses voluntarily return £215 million in furlough funds

MPs urge Chancellor to extend job retention scheme

FCA confirms support for mortgage borrowers

HMRC urges VAT-registered businesses to prepare for Brexit trading changes

Private pension withdrawal age to be raised

CBI warns of rocky road despite July economic growth

Lockdown grants welcome but more support needed, say business groups

IoD urges government to extend coronavirus insolvency measures

Up to £3.5 billion in furlough payments fraudulent, HMRC finds

FSB urges government to provide Brexit transition vouchers

Treasury publishes consultation on VAT refund scheme

Tax hike for freelancers would be unjust, claims IPSE

Research reveals 800,000 workers being 'under-enrolled' in pension schemes

Kickstart Scheme opens for applications

UK plastic bag tax charge to be doubled and extended to all retailers

ICAEW warns R&D credit cap may impact genuine claims

More than £30 million lost to pension scams

Small businesses call on government to extend Eat Out to Help Out scheme

Government provides £20 million in funding to boost recovery of small firms

HMRC blocks thousands of furlough applications

Treasury outlines plans for carbon emissions tax

Businesses 'vulnerable' as coronavirus schemes wind down, BCC suggests

29% of SMEs 'carried on as usual' during pandemic, survey finds

Drop in number of self-employed will lead to 'brittle workforce', IPSE warns

Second round of grants for the self-employed opens

Freelancers experience drop in income

FSB urges local councils 'not to delay small business grants'

UK economy falls into recession for first time in 11 years

Government coronavirus schemes 'failing to provide support', BCC finds

Bounce Back loans average 87,000 approvals a week since launch

Government further extends Tax-Free Childcare scheme as result of coronavirus

ICAEW warns taxpayers have 90 days to notify HMRC of overclaimed COVID-19 grants

Ensure interaction between VAT and Eat Out to Help Out is understood, ICAEW urges

Bank of England holds rates as economy set for record slump

HMRC publishes guidance on claiming Job Retention Bonus

SME manufacturing activity plummets, says CBI

FSB calls for further help for employers as furlough wind-down begins

Data reveals significant decrease in inheritance tax receipts

More firms to benefit from CBILS following changes to loan rules

HMRC sets up scheme for loan charge refunds

Mixed picture for retail sector, CBI finds

Treasury publishes call for evidence on administration of pensions tax relief

Public warned to watch out for top coronavirus scams

LITRG urges HMRC to thoroughly test MTD for Income Tax before its introduction

Eat Out to Help Out scheme set to start

NIESR calls for furlough scheme to be kept open

Committee suggests many have 'fallen through gaps in support schemes'

Government announces review of business rates system

HMRC outlines changes to VAT treatment of imported goods

Fifth of small firms expect poor performance in next three months, data suggests

UK economy 'still stuck in first gear'

OTS publishes series of recommendations for simplifying tax system

FRC urges companies to provide high-quality disclosures on impact of coronavirus

Small business confidence begins to bounce back

Claims deadline approaching for first phase of furlough scheme

Treasury outlines agenda for modernised digital tax system

Lockdown has 'negatively impacted young people's labour market outcomes'

PAC urges government to assess tax reliefs for effectiveness

Credit card spending fell significantly at start of coronavirus lockdown, data reveals

Business groups cautious on easing of lockdown restrictions

Coronavirus borrowing now over £46 billion

Chancellor asks OTS to review capital gains tax

Homeworking creates new opportunities for cyber criminals, research finds

Three quarters of businesses not ready for end of Brexit transition period

Welsh government to reduce LTT rate

Self assessment deferral available to the self-employed

UK economy shrank by almost a fifth under lockdown

Scottish government to reduce LBTT rate

Tax gap falls to lowest recorded rate

Recovery advice scheme launched for small businesses

HMRC scraps benefit-in-kind charge on coronavirus tests

IFS warns taxes will rise as result of coronavirus lockdown

Business groups react to Summer Economic Update

More than one million businesses access Bounce Back loans

Chancellor to deliver Summer Economic Update

Accounting bodies join launch of green finance charter

Chancellor announces Job Retention Bonus in Summer Economic Update

VAT cut on PPE extended

Government to give £111 million to businesses to fund traineeships

HMRC finds lack of knowledge causing MTD non-compliance

Private sector off-payroll reforms given go ahead for April 2021

LITRG urges self-employed to check eligibility for SEISS

Government unveils £200 million Sustainable Innovation Fund

FCA confirms further support for consumer credit customers

FSB finds late payment crisis has worsened during coronavirus lockdown

Government expands Future Fund for start-ups

Furlough scheme now covering 9.3 million workers

Business warned about rise in impersonation fraud

UK mortgage approvals slump during pandemic

Job retention scheme closing to new entrants

Coronavirus lockdown puts focus on UK skills gap

Overseas VAT claims subject to COVID delays

PMI data points to improved picture for UK economy

FSB outlines recommendations to Chancellor ahead of expected fiscal event

IoD urges government to support jobs and investment after coronavirus lockdown

Government-backed coronavirus lending now over £40 billion

ABI calls for overhaul of pensions tax relief system

Government urged to consider emergency VAT reduction

Report finds young people most likely to lose job as result of coronavirus lockdown

Lenders grant 1.9 million mortgage deferrals

UK public calls for greater transparency on tax avoidance and evasion

Bank of England announces £100 billion stimulus package for UK economy

UK pushing for global digital tax despite US reservations

HMRC begins sending MTD for VAT 'nudge' letters to firms

Businesses urged to reinstate VAT direct debits

Research suggests SMEs expect to borrow £48 billion post-coronavirus lockdown

HMRC updates CJRS guidance for employers

UK economy could contract by 8% in 2020, data suggests

HMRC updates guidance for self-employed coronavirus scheme

MPs call for VAT reduction to help firms affected by coronavirus

Jobs and training for the young must be prioritised to boost economy, says CBI

UK economy shrinks record 20.4% as result of coronavirus lockdown

LITRG warns self-employed that SEISS is taxable

Government extends furlough scheme for parents on statutory leave

Significant number of SME owners using personal savings to keep business trading

£35 billion loaned to businesses through coronavirus schemes

Pension savers warned over scams and transfers

Business debt 'will slow economic recovery' from coronavirus pandemic, IoD warns

Government plans to suspend Sunday trading laws to aid UK economy

HMRC delays VAT reverse charge on construction services

Deadline looming for new entrants to Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

CIOT calls for property sales tax change

One in five highly skilled freelancers face business closure to COVID-19

Cash payments continued to fall in 2019

Strong economic recovery likely, but not certain

Women 'more likely to be on low pay', TUC research suggests

Over £31 billion borrowed through coronavirus schemes

Manufacturers call for coronavirus support

MPs open inquiry into £155 billion of tax reliefs

Chancellor announces changes to Job Retention Scheme

IPSE gives cautious welcome to extension of self-employed scheme

FSB calls for government to give company directors more support

Data shows 5.2 million people have fallen victim to scams during coronavirus crisis

Data reveals retail sales 'remain depressed' in year to May

Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme goes live

Government publishes revised Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme legislation

Changes to insolvency and company law to take effect

Government borrowing at record high, data reveals

Survey suggests one in ten firms cannot implement coronavirus guidance safely

IPSE urges government to extend self-employed support scheme

UK sets out post-Brexit tariff regime

Future Fund launches to give start-ups coronavirus support

Inflation rate falls to lowest level since August 2016

Government set to launch Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme

Treasury confirms tax exemption for reimbursed home office expenses

CMA urges government to introduce emergency laws to prevent price hikes

Loan size increased to £200 million under large business interruption scheme

CBI concerned about lack of Brexit progress

BCC survey suggests firms ready for gradual reopening of UK economy

Government makes temporary changes to Tax-Free Childcare scheme

One million apply to self-employed grant scheme in 48 hours

Close to £15 billion borrowed through government's coronavirus schemes

Late payers warned over false economy

Chancellor extends Job Retention Scheme until October

Self-employed grant scheme to open to applications

HMRC extends tax appeal deadline due to pandemic

Stamp Duty liability should be switched to sellers

HMRC updates process for obtaining Government Gateway ID

Business groups need more guidance and financial support for return to work

Online marketplaces should be compelled to collect VAT

UK Finance warns firms over Bounce Back loan repayments

UK economy set to experience 'deepest recession in living memory'

HMRC begins contacting individuals eligible for coronavirus income support scheme

Over 110,000 businesses apply for Bounce Back loans on day one

FCA seeking legal clarity on business interruption insurance

Government changes ISA rules to help individuals affected by coronavirus

TPR calls for trustees and employers to 'work together to protect savers'

Government extends deadlines for tax consultations

Business leaders eager for lockdown to ease, says IoD

Lenders relax evidence requirements for business interruption loan scheme applications

New mothers and over 60s 'most likely to miss out on self-employed support'

CIPD urges government to make Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme more flexible

Mortgage lenders grant over 1.6 million payment holidays

Government launches small business micro loan scheme

HMRC reminds businesses using VAT deferral to cancel direct debits

NCSC removes over 2,000 coronavirus scams

FSB urges government to increase 80% guarantee on coronavirus business loans

SMEs access £2.8 billion through business interruption loan scheme

Government launches support finder tool for businesses

BCC finds significant number of UK businesses have furloughed employees

UK inflation rate falls to 1.5%

Coronavirus pandemic 'has already cost SMEs £277,000 each', research suggests

Government borrowing could reach £300 billion, according to think tank

Survey reveals quarter of UK businesses have temporarily suspended trading

Government unveils support package for innovative businesses affected by coronavirus

March retail sales nosedive

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme goes live as it is extended to end of June

UK pushing ahead with Brexit trade talks

Pensions regulator issues auto-enrolment guidance for pandemic

Government widens eligibility for job retention scheme

HMRC extends CGT reporting deadline

OBR predicts UK economy could shrink by 35%

HMRC releases guidance on coronavirus Self-employment Income Support Scheme

HMRC issues guidance for VAT deferral

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme set to launch on 20 April

Data reveals global debt reached 322% of GDP in 2019

Chancellor announces financial aid package for charities

Don't rush financial decisions, urge regulators

Firms struggling to access emergency coronavirus loans

UK economic output reduces to 31% as result of coronavirus lockdown

Start of new tax year ushers in raft of fiscal changes

Business groups respond to Chancellor's overhaul of business loan measures

Chancellor announces changes to Business Interruption Loan Scheme

Majority of UK firms have less than three months' cash reserves

Major UK banks will pay no dividends or bonuses this year

Government publishes details on coronavirus grant schemes for small businesses

CBI finds retail sales propped up by stockpiling in March

Directors on PAYE can furlough under job retention scheme

HMRC extends MTD digital links deadline until 2021

Research suggests two in five individuals worry about debt levels

Government relaxes insolvency rules during coronavirus pandemic

HMRC urges businesses using VAT deferral to cancel direct debits

HMRC publishes guidance on recognising genuine government contact

Chancellor unveils help for self-employed workers

Pensions at increased risk of being targeted by scammers

Government and financial regulators tell banks to keep lending

Contactless card payment limit set to rise from April

UK facing 'worst recession in modern history'

Regulators request delay in corporate reporting

Increase in home working raises risk of cyber-attacks

Government unveils wage bailout scheme

Coronavirus crisis sees UK interest rates cut to lowest level ever

HMRC delays introduction of off-payroll rules to private sector

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Chancellor unveils £330 billion support package for coronavirus pandemic

HMRC to stop sending automatic paper returns for self assessment

Economists warn of global coronavirus recession

Buy-to-let landlords getting cold feet over sector regulation

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Coronavirus to blame as business confidence falls

Pensions sector loses billions per year to fraud

ICAEW joins industry leaders urging Bank of England to get tough on climate change

Business groups urge Chancellor to take 'strategic approach' to tax policy

Loan charge repayment guidance issued by HMRC

Coronavirus 'gravest threat to global economy since financial crisis', says OECD

FSB states scrapping Entrepreneurs' Relief would 'destroy retirements'

Off-payroll working rules get green light for April

IFS urges Chancellor to raise taxes in upcoming Budget

UK public spending to top £1 trillion a year, predicts think tank

Chancellor states IR35 enforcement will not be 'heavy handed'

Government to name and shame minimum wage offenders

Government pledges additional financial support for flooding victims

UK fast becoming cashless, says report

NAO finds tax reliefs cost UK £155 billion per year

Low take-up of TFC linked to poor understanding of scheme

Small landlords exiting buy-to-let market

Rishi Sunak appointed as new Chancellor

Flat growth 'should be a warning to government' ahead of Budget, states FSB

HMRC carries out fewer dawn raids

CBI publishes Budget wishlist

HMRC announces off-payroll changes will not be applied retrospectively

Finance Minister for Scotland outlines tax plans in Scottish Budget

Budget 'must address skills shortages' to boost UK growth, says BCC

UK business confidence bounces back in January

Over 950,000 taxpayers miss self assessment deadline

Company insolvencies increase to highest level since 2013