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21/07/2025

HMRC warns of winter fuel scams

HMRC has issued a warning to be on high alert for scams linked to Winter Fuel Payments after receiving 15,100 reports of bogus activity in June.

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21/07/2025

Harsh personal guarantees will chill growth

Personal guarantees risk holding back the growth the economy needs, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned.

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21/07/2025

Recruitment static as firms assess NICs

Recruitment at UK firms remained static in the second quarter of 2025 as businesses continued to assess the impact of the rise in employer National Insurance contributions (NICs), says BCC.

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14/07/2025

IHT on pensions most unpopular tax rise

Inheritance Tax (IHT) on pensions is the most unpopular of the tax raising measures introduced by the Labour government during its first year, according to a survey.

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14/07/2025

HMRC to fine crypto investors

UK-based holders of cryptoassets will have to provide personal details to crypto service providers or face penalties of up to £300 from HMRC.

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14/07/2025

HMRC plans risk overreach

HMRC plans to introduce a tax avoidance criminal offence risks overreach, the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has warned.

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07/07/2025

HMRC sends side hustle warning

HMRC is warning those earning extra income through a side hustle to check if they need to register for self assessment and file a tax return.

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07/07/2025

Windsor Framework issues, warns FSB

The Windsor Framework is creating severe disruption for small businesses and fracturing the UK Internal Market, warns the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

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07/07/2025

Over 25% of businesses hit by cyberattack

More than one in four UK businesses have been the victim of a cyberattack in the last year with many risking ‘sleepwalking’ into disruption, according to a new report.

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