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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.
Interest rates rise to 1.75%
UK forecast to fall into recession this year.SME growth drops by 20%
Cost of living crisis makes it harder for SMEs to grow.Govt. announces £400 energy bill grant
Grants to be split across six separate payments.Relaxed tax rules for divorces in the works
Changes would affect capital gains tax.HMRC reminds couples to claim marriage allowance
Eligible couples can transfer over £1,000 to their partner.Bank of England scraps mortgage affordability tests
Changes came into effect on Monday.Energy bill grants split over six payments
Government is trying to get subsidies classed as discounts.PAYE direct debits to start for HMRC
Employers will be able to set up recurring payments as of September.HMRC aims to collect more data for tax returns
Taxpayers may need to disclose working hours and job titles.PM candidates set out tax plans
Truss and Sunak clash over tax policy.
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