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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.
Retail sales figures improved in June 2021
The proportion of retail sales fell in the same period.FRC: ‘29% of audits need improving’
The ICAEW criticised the way the AQR is managed.Hospitality sees promising recovery in spring
Business confidence in the sector remains low, however.Monthly borrowing figures start to climb down
Borrowing in June 2021 was the second highest on record.Retirees set for bumper state pension rise
Official forecasts for average wage growth look good for retirees.Treasury seeks feedback on business rates revaluations
Changes ahead of a comprehensive report due in autumn.Simplified tax reporting for self-employed announced
A fifth of self-employed people will face extra one-off costs.Smart technology in UK energy to cut bills and create jobs
As many as 24,000 jobs could be created.Proposals to drive trade with developing nations
Cutting red tape in international trade is a priority.Lords report warns of BoE’s ‘addiction’ to QE
The programme financed the majority of COVID-19 support.
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