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Tax and finance updates
Every day brings news of changes to tax law or government policy, or the emergence of facts and figures with implications for British businesses and individuals. Our daily news feed helps our clients keep their fingers on the pulse of what’s going on, with comment and insight from industry figures, government officials and trade bodies.
HMRC introduces online tool for overlap relief calculation
New resource supports accurate tax reporting.Stamp-duty revenue drops despite rising prices
Fewer transactions and policy changes cut SDLT revenue sharply.Chancellor seeks EU trade reset
Strengthened ties could improve growth and reduce red tape.Electric car sales surge due to discounts
25% of cars sold in the UK in November were electric.Scotland’s 2025/26 Budget: Tax cuts, reliefs, and investments
Low earners gain relief; landlords face higher costs.Higher vehicle taxes ahead for UK drivers in 2025
New vehicle tax rules impact emissions, EVs, and costs.Public finances show heavy reliance on tax rises
Autumn Budget targeted fiscal stability amid rising deficits.HMRC launches tool for side hustle tax
Those with side hustles can check if they owe tax on extra earnings.Planned changes to road tax from April 2025
Higher costs on the horizon for most petrol and diesel cars.HMRC delays agent services account approvals
Processing time for applications extended to eight weeks.
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