Plastic Packaging Tax: what to know as deadline looms

There are just two weeks left until the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) comes into effect on 1 April 2022.

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Huge majority back move to keep hospitality VAT at 12.5 per cent

The British public is overwhelmingly in support of the temporary 12.5 per cent rate of VAT for hospitality being retained.

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Large number of businesses looking to recruit more staff

It is perhaps a sign of confidence returning to the UK economy that a significant number of British businesses believe they will be recruiting staff over the coming year.

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Payroll: how to get it right

One of the key things that small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) need to get right is payroll.Continue reading→

Right to work: Government to launch virtual identification scheme to support employers

A new digital identity scheme will help employers carry out right to work checks, it has been announced.

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Watch out for tax scams, warns HMRC

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is warning taxpayers to stay alert to tax scams after a surge in fraudulent activity.

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Industry leader says economy will be hit by removal of diesel rebate

The removal of the red diesel rebate in April will have a major impact on the economy, a leading construction business organisation has claimed, and called for the measure to be deferred.

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End of tax-free shopping: what is the impact on tourism?

Following Brexit, the UK removed tax-free shopping for tourists which is now having an impact on Britain’s prospects as an international shopping destination, new research reveals.Continue reading→

Act now to continue receiving tax credits, says HMRC

Workers and self-employed business owners who claim tax credits, Child Benefit or Guardian’s Allowance have just one month left to switch their Post Office card account, it has been warned.

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Almost one million taxpayers handed late submission penalty after missing Self Assessment deadline

Nearly one million taxpayers have been fined after failing to submit their tax return on or before the 28 February Self Assessment deadline, it has been revealed.

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