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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 targets short-term landlords over unpaid tax
Airbnb and Booking.com hosts must report rental income to HMRC.Inflation drops slightly to 10.1%
Falling fuel prices and the cost of eating out drove down inflation in January.UK “narrowly avoids recession”
ONS figures show zero growth in the last quarter of 2022.UK sets out plans to regulate cryptocurrency
HMRC aims to provide clarity for businesses and consumers.Industry calls for pause of R&D reforms
The House of Lords has expressed concern over some new measures.Millions face 5% council tax hike
Many local authorities plan to raise council tax by the maximum amount in April.NIC top-up window to reduce from April
The ICAEW is urging taxpayers to check their National Insurance records.ICAEW calls for taskforce to tackle HMRC backlog
"Unacceptable delays" are stifling the UK's economic growth.HMRC pauses MTD for ITSA pilot
The decision will allow the tax authority to refresh its testing strategy.PM restructures departments to boost the economy
New departments will focus on supporting growth and achieving net zero.
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