News
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.
Govt. proposes new stamp duty surcharge
1% charge would apply to non-UK residents.Auto-enrolment passes 10m milestone
Workplace pension scheme hailed as 'extraordinary success story'.Spring Statement date announced
Chancellor could upgrade Statement to full fiscal event.BoE forecasts slow growth for 2019
Interest rate remains at 0.75%.Pension changes ‘must benefit smaller firms’
New measures could divert more investments to SMEs.First-time buyers struggle with mortgage jargon
9 in 10 say it’s difficult to buy a first home.Businesses ‘not ready’ for MTD deadline
35% don’t know if they’ll be ready before 1 April 2019.Tax trap hits almost 1m over-55s
HMRC figures reveal 980,000 affected.Scottish Govt. reaches deal to pass Budget
Green Party provides last-gasp support for Budget.Self-assessment: the final countdown
Tax return deadline is midnight on 31 January 2019.
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