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What's new in the world of tax and business? This section contains articles on some hot topics.

29 May 2025

Preparing for Making Tax Digital changes

A review of the changes to MTD.

25 Apr 2025

Bringing cyber security up to Code

The government's new Cyber Governance Code of Practice.

25 Mar 2025

Watch out for the CGT trap

A look at the CGT trap and ways for reducing liability to the tax.

25 Feb 2025

Rise of the side hustle

Last year saw a rise in self-employed numbers across the UK which was driven by a significant increase in the number of side hustles.

28 Jan 2025

What do housing targets mean for growth and investment?

A look at the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

17 Dec 2024

Red flags raised over Employment Rights Bill

A review of the proposed legislation.

26 Nov 2024

Boosting the State Pension

A look at the latest advice for boosting the State Pension.

12 Nov 2024

Can apprenticeship overhaul ease skills shortages?

A review of the latest changes to the apprenticeship system.

25 Sep 2024

Debunking the self assessment myths

The five of the most common myths.

27 Aug 2024

Fiscal challenges set up tough Budget

A review of what Ms Reeves has said so far what it means for taxpayers.

24 Jul 2024

Reviewing the draft laws announced in the King's Speech

A review of the announcements.

Latest News

13 Jun 2025

Economists warn tax hikes likely in the autumn

Following the 2025 Spending Review, experts have warned that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will have to raise taxes in the Autumn Budget to fill a shortfall of up to £23 billion.

12 Jun 2025

UK economy shrunk in April

The UK economy contracted by 0.3% in April as tax increases kicked in and exporters faced uncertainty over US trade tariffs.

11 Jun 2025

Spending review is opportunity to back small business

The government must 'make every taxpayer pound count' in the Spending Review, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned.