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Latest News for Business (Archive)
October 2026
Business groups respond to Chancellor's first Labour Party Conference speech
ONS releases labour market overview for September 2026
ONS statistics show government is borrowing more than expected
Government launches overhaul of corporate reporting
Three directors have been fined in first court action for identity verification offences
SMEs face issues in accessing suitable finance
Nearly half of UK businesses using AI tools
240 crypto millionaires revealed by HMRC data
September 2026
HMRC set to sign taxpayers up for MTD for Income Tax
Prime Minister urged to reverse IHT changes at Autumn Budget
Crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses
Business group sets recommendations to help small firms recruit
Business confidence 'remains subdued', report says
Figures show job vacancies have fallen to lowest level in five years
Business group outlines three-point plan for new government
Prime Minister pledges to ease cost of living for UK households
August 2026
Don't ignore Simple Assessment letters, says HMRC
Government announces VAT will be cut from household electricity bills
HMRC reminds people with side hustles to register for self assessment
Government unlocks major finance package for small businesses
Government steps up drive to reconnect young people with £1.6 billion in unclaimed savings
Targeted subsidies are needed for firms to tackle Britain's NEETs crisis
HMRC still has a long way to go on customer service, says CIOT
Prime Minister cuts business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues
July 2026
Over 110,000 taxpayers yet to register for MTD
Expansion of 'uncertain tax treatment' rules cause for concern
Phased rollout of payrolling for employee benefits a 'welcome step'
HMRC boosts funding for taxpayers needing extra support
Hospitality sector calls for 10% VAT rate
Small businesses to benefit from strengthened debt advice services
HMRC mileage rate increased to 55p
Latest guidance for employers
June 2026
Record number of taxpayers file self assessment in April
ICAEW encourages taxpayers to sign up to Making Tax Digital
Late payment legislation is 'historic' moment
Summer savings for children launched
Government boosts efforts to help young people find their Child Trust Funds
Government must fix 'broken business rates'
Crime against business putting growth at risk
Advisory fuel rates for company cars
May 2026
Countdown to taxation of benefits-in-kind via the payroll underway
UK government to review mileage rates
UK businesses should apply now for Vaping Products Duty
Government unveils crackdown on late payments
New procurement rules offer SMEs hope
Pensioners urged to be alert to Winter Fuel Payment scams
Higher energy prices could leave typical British households £480 worse off this year
Latest guidance for employers
April 2026
HMRC investigations doubles additional tax from large businesses
HMRC takes £137 million in late payment interest
Hundreds of employers handed penalties for illegally underpaying workers
Grant boost for installing EV chargers for households and businesses
Government unveils package of youth employment initiatives
New tax year brings contentious changes
HMRC website seeks to close tax knowledge gaps
March 2026
Chancellor says plan is right despite uncertain backdrop to Spring Forecast Statement
One million miss self assessment deadline
Getting tax affairs back on track if self assessment deadline was missed
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax biggest tax change since self assessment
Major UK banks agree lending package aimed at SMEs
Government urged to scrap 'unfair holiday tax'
Advisory fuel rates for company cars
Latest guidance for employers
February 2026
Pubs get 15% business rates relief
Tax timebomb poses existential threat to high streets, government warned
Self assessment payments via the HMRC app up 65%
UK Treasury to regulate cryptocurrency under new legislation
UK lenders agree £11 billion SME package
Over 4,800 self assessment scams reported
UK inflation will fall in 2026
Government must ramp up its growth strategy, says think tank
January 2026
Inheritance Tax reliefs threshold to rise to £2.5 million for farmers and businesses
E-invoicing will be fundamental change for VAT-registered businesses
MTD penalties waived for first year of Income Tax
Salary sacrifice changes will impact over three million employees
Spring Statement set for 3 March 2026
£725 million UK apprenticeship overhaul targets youth unemployment
HMRC offers time to help pay self assessment tax bills
Latest guidance for employers
December 2025
Chancellor raises £26 billion in Autumn Budget
Christmas crafters urged to check tax rules
CIOT calls for implementation of IHT transitional gifting rule
Self-employed overcounted for decades by official data
Bank deposit protection limit to be increased to £120,000
UK could fall behind in net zero race, BCC warns
AI will shrink headcount as hiring confidence remains at record low
Advisory fuel rates for company cars
November 2025
Chancellor should use Budget to reform tax system, IFS says
HMRC to resume taking tax owed by debtors directly from their bank accounts
Countdown to Vaping Products Duty begins
Expert Advisory Panel to provide industry insight on R&D tax relief
Digitally excluded can apply for MTD for Income Tax exemption now
New tax avoidance law risks missing target, warns CIOT
Over 750,000 young people yet to claim savings
Latest guidance for employers
October 2025
Chancellor urged to cut National Insurance but hike Income Tax in Autumn Budget
Budget Board must focus on easing the cost of doing business, says IoD
Chancellor to explore reforms to business rates on second premises
Covid repayment window opens
Companies face prosecution risk as new fraud law comes into force
Lowering VAT threshold would be manifesto breach, warns IPSE
AI to boost trade by nearly 40% by 2040 if gaps are bridged, says WTO
Failed housing transactions cost £1.5 billion a year
September 2025
Autumn Budget to be delivered on 26 November
Over 850,000 self employed to be pulled into first phase of Making Tax Digital
Homebuyers get bogus SDLT claims warning
Crackdown on late payments launched in plan to back small businesses
SME exporters hit by new US customs charges
HMRC splits advisory fuel rates for electric cars
Advisory fuel rates for company cars
Latest guidance for employers
August 2025
HMRC launches online PAYE service
Time for taxpayers to get ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
HMRC sends side hustle warning
HMRC to fine crypto investors £300 for non-disclosure
Criminal tax offence plan risks going too far, warns CIOT
Watch out for Winter Fuel Payment scams
IHT on pensions most unpopular of Labour's tax increases
Harsh personal guarantees will chill growth ambitions, warns FSB
July 2025
HMRC system attack is a timely reminder to keep personal data safe
Government should take more strategic approach to tax policy, says CIOT
HMRC names and shames over 500 employers for failing to pay NLW
Government introduces Pension Schemes Bill
Tax gap estimated at 5.3%
UK government launches Industrial Strategy
FCA in international crackdown on unlawful finfluencers
Latest guidance for employers
June 2025
HMRC launches new online help for compliance checks
Record numbers file assessment in first week of new tax year
Tax and accounting bodies back e-invoicing adoption
HMRC cuts late payment interest rate
Almost half of sole traders unprepared for MTD changes
New cryptoasset rules aim to protect consumers
One in four employers plan to make redundancies in next quarter
Advisory fuel rates for company cars
May 2025
Sole traders and landlords get Making Tax Digital warning
Loan charge review calls for evidence
