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Chancellor says plan is right despite uncertain backdrop to Spring Forecast Statement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted she has the 'right economic plan' for the UK in her Spring Forecast Statement announcement.

One million miss self assessment deadline

An estimated one million taxpayers missed the self assessment deadline for the 2024/25 tax year, according to HMRC.

Getting tax affairs back on track if self assessment deadline was missed

The number of people using the HMRC app to pay their self assessment tax bill has increased by 65% this tax year, according to the tax authority.

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax biggest tax change since self assessment

The introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax this April will be the biggest change to the UK's tax system since self assessment, says the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group .

Major UK banks agree lending package aimed at SMEs

Five major UK banks have agreed a £11 billion lending package aimed at SMEs to support small business growth, the government has announced.

Government urged to scrap 'unfair holiday tax'

Over 200 hospitality and leisure CEOs have urged the government to scrap plans for a Visitor Levy in England.

Advisory fuel rates for company cars

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

Latest guidance for employers

HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin.

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