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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.
Chancellor sets out £1bn fund for Omicron-hit businesses
Omicron variant sparks new support measures for hardest-hit firms.30% of small firms in late-payments struggle
One in ten say late payments threaten their business.New post-Brexit customs rules come into force
Companies trading with the EU face stricter rules.Govt. to reintroduce sick pay rebate scheme
Rebates available from January 2022.£1bn pledge for Omicron-hit businesses
Firms can claim one-off grants of up to £6k.4 in 10 workers ‘to work past state pension age’
6% of workers doubt they will ever retire.20,000 taxpayers use ‘time to pay’ for self-assessment
Monthly payments total £46m since April 2021.BoE raises interest rates to 0.25%
Rates rise for the first time in more than three years.Firms want support as customers cancel bookings
Hospitality takings could fall 40% during vital trading period.Warning for savers as inflation hits decade-high
Prices rise at fastest rate since September 2011.
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