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30/03/2026
Hundreds of employers handed penalties for illegally underpaying workers
Almost 400 employers from across the UK have been named for failing to pay the minimum wage to tens of thousands of workers, says the government.
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HMRC website seeks to close tax knowledge gaps
HMRC has launched a new ‘Tax Confident’ website which it says will help people fill their tax knowledge gaps.
Self-employed gender pay gap is £51 per day
Self-employed women in the UK earn £51 less per day than men on average, according to IPSE, the self-employed association.
24/03/2026
HMRC takes £137 million in late payment interest
HMRC has taken in over £137 million from late payment interest so far for 2023/24, a freedom of information request from investment platform AJ Bell shows.
Tax advisers must be qualified and reputable
It is vital that taxpayers and small businesses use reputable tax advisers with professional qualifications, warns the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).
Government unveils package of youth employment initiatives
The government has unveiled a youth employment drive that aims to create 200,000 jobs for young people and reform apprenticeships.
03/03/2026
Government urged to scrap ‘holiday tax’
Over 200 hospitality and leisure CEOs have urged the government to scrap plans for a Visitor Levy in England.
ERA risks being a handbrake on hiring
More than a third of UK employers plan to reduce the recruitment of permanent staff due to the Employment Rights Act’s (ERA) reforms, says the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Advisory fuel rates for company cars
New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 March 2026.
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