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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.
HMRC’s foreign tax tips are up by 48%
HMRC received 9.5 million disclosures in 2022.UK unemployment rising fastest among OECD countries
All regions facing rising unemployment and fewer vacancies.IoD to introduce Code of Conduct for directors
Code plans to enhance integrity and transparency.HMRC rejected 52k VAT registrations last year
17% of all applications were refused.HMRC scrutiny of media companies’ R&D claims
Three-quarters of claims are being questioned.Retail price growth slows
The cost of furniture and food items has fallen.HMRC error delays child benefit payments
Half a million families failed to receive payments.Only 13% of bounce back loans paid off
£46.9 billion was lent during Covid under the scheme.Media sector faces scrutiny from HMRC
Media firms are under high scrutiny on R&D claims.House prices rise slightly again
0.4% rise sees housing market show signs of resilience.
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