Survey puts spotlight back on HMRC’s helpline
It would be fair to say that it’s been a turbulent year for HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).Continue reading
ONS: rate of house prices growth is ‘speeding up’
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), property price growth picked up pace in October, with indications showing that there has been a surge in buy-to-let property purchases ahead of tax changes that will affect the sector.Continue reading
November sees UK inflation rate rise
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the inflation rate for the UK increased to 0.1 per cent last month for the first time in four months.Continue reading
Businesses feel the pressure despite Government cuts to corporation tax
Recent statistics have revealed that the largest UK businesses paid £80.5 billion in taxes this year, despite recent corporation tax cuts.Continue reading
UK receives IMF warning regarding risks to its strong economic progress
The UK has received a report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which outlines possible risks to its period of economic strength continuing, despite being praised for the progress made so far.Continue reading
Annual campaign goes from strength-to-strength
Small Business Saturday has been hailed a major success, with around £623million spent with small businesses on the day.Continue reading
Domestic solar installations could be subjected to large VAT hike
A Government proposal could mean that an increase in the level of VAT applied to solar panels in UK homes is soon introduced.Continue reading
BCC: UK growth too reliant on consumer debt
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has downgraded its UK gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the year to 2.4 per cent, from a previous prediction of 2.6 per centContinue reading
Retail sales down on last year
For all the hype about Black Friday delivering a boost to the UK economy, the event wasn’t able to life sales at UK stores ahead of those recorded last year.Continue reading
Firm’s tax arrangements leave a bitter taste
The American confectionary giant which owns Cadbury is facing fierce criticism after it emerged that it paid no corporation tax in the UK last year.Continue reading
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