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Our daily business updates will ensure you’re always up to date with news stories that may affect you and your business. You can count on us to keep you informed about any changes to legislation or HMRC guidelines, every weekday.
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.Debt Relief Order limit increased to £50,000
Relief rising from £30,000 from 28 June.HMRC releases profit calculator for tax year
The calculator excludes partnerships.
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