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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.
National Food Strategy calls for £3bn salt and sugar tax
It could cost households up to £172 a year.Inflation rate sees fourth month of consecutive growth
Rising prices coincides with unlocking of UK economy.Bank of England warns of insolvency crisis among SMEs
Insolvency timings will coincide with end to Government support.14.5 million jobs supported since pandemic onset
Critics argue millions have been “excluded” from support.UK GDP grows by 0.8% in May 2021
Growth was primarily driven by the service sector.Thousands of savers caught out by pension tax traps
Breaches of two pension allowances cost savers £817 million in 2018/19.Where do we stand with the UK’s property taxes?
More changes to the UK’s property taxes took effect this month.COVID-19 loans hit total value of £80 billion
BBLS applications accounted for the majority of claims.State pensions predicted to rise by 8%
The raise would cost the Treasury £3 billion.Post-pandemic job exodus could cost businesses up to £17 billion
The cost equates to £10,076 per business.
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