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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 may increase renewable energy costs
£29 billion could be added to energy bills by 2050.UK video game developers receive funding boost
£3m awarded to help UK game developers scale.Unemployment rises as job market falters
Unemployment rate rose to highest level in 6 months.Inflation drops to lowest rate in two years
Down to 3.2% in March, from 3.4% in February.650K HMRC calls abandoned in February
Waiting times are still above the annual average.Interest rate for director’s loans frozen at 2.25%
The rate is held for the second year running.UK nears recovery as GDP grows
Data indicates a 0.1% rise in GDP.UK passport prices to increase
The second increase in passport prices in 14 months.What are the April tax changes?
NICs, CGT, pensions and family benefits affected.HMRC launches calculator for 2023/24 sole trader tax reform
Tool simplifies transition profit calculation, excluding partnerships.
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