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New business headlines break every day, and it’s important to keep up with the latest developments.
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.
Government borrowing shrinks in July 2021
Borrowing is second highest on record for that month.Repaid VAT triggers spike in tax receipts
HMRC warns against comparing recent annual tax receipts.Inflation slows more sharply than forecast
Year to July 2021 inflation rate hovers above 2% target.Unincorporated businesses could face higher tax bills
Consultation aims to align the way self-employed and others are taxed.Could NICs rates be about to change for 2022/23?
Reports suggest the Government might be about to break a manifesto pledge.Govt. considers raising NICs for 2022/23
National Insurance rates could rise 1% from April.Inheritance tax receipts bounce back
33% more taxpayers hit by IHT charges.UK house prices fall by 0.3%
House prices drop for the first time in 2021.UK economy grows as COVID-19 restrictions ease
Hospitality and retail bounce back in Q2 2021.Startups outstrip business closures in 2021
Business start-ups in 2021 up by 22% from previous year.
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