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28/07/2025

Pensioners 'set to be worse off'

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has warned that pensioners retiring in 2050 are set to be worse off than those retiring today.

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28/07/2025

Government publishes Finance Bill docs

The government recently published draft legislation for Finance Bill 2025-26 for consultation.

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28/07/2025

More small firms expect to shrink

The proportion of small firms expecting to contract, sell or close outnumbered the percentage hoping to grow, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned.

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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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