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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.
Javid ‘to broaden apprenticeship levy’
New chancellor targets evolution to a ‘wider skills levy’.The end is nigh for the help-to-buy ISA
Scheme set to close for new entrants on 30 November 2019.Tax implications of home working
Key considerations when it comes to working from home.Most employers invest in staff development
Formal training remains a popular employee benefit.Firms urged to step up no-deal preparations
Business lobby group warns most sectors are unprepared.Help-to-buy ISA closing date approaches
234,074 properties bought through the scheme.New Prime Minister should ‘incentivise business investment’
BCC, IoD and FSB call for business-friendly measures.Government dismisses calls for stamp duty shake-up
Stamp duty discourages downsizing, House of Lords committee says.Large businesses penalised for late payments
18 companies suspended from the prompt payment code.3 in 4 firms support auto-enrolment extension
Businesses say higher contributions will be needed in the future.
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