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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.
0.2% GDP growth driven by construction
Welcome recovery, but inflation risk still a concern this Autumn.Tougher fines for Companies House registration failures
New penalties to tackle corporate abuse and increase transparency.IFRS 15 meets expectations despite challenges
Positive results, but application hurdles remain for businesses.HMRC services face increased dissatisfaction
Growing frustrations revealed in ABAB survey.End of an era for coal power
UK closes final coal plant after 142 years of reliance.Employment rights reforms to be announced
Employment Rights Bill to introduce changes to workers' protections.Retail CEOs call for business rates reform
High street retailers demand action for fairer competition.UK house prices near record high
Mortgage rates boost confidence, but affordability still an issue.27% of Covid grant claims were unjustified
Scheme prevented closures but raised concerns over fund misuse.Rising inheritance tax concerns as Budget nears
Public support for higher IHT thresholds grows.
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