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Next government will need to build trust between HMRC and self-employed
The next government must take a direct hand in rebuilding trust between HMRC and the self-employed, according to the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE).
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Revitalise 'Brand Britain', says CBI
Revitalising 'Brand Britain' in its first 100 days in office should be a priority for the party that wins the General Election, says the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
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HMRC error means self-employed workers could lose out on state pension
An HMRC error could mean that some low-income, self-employed workers lose out on their entitlement to National Insurance-related benefits like the state pension, warns the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG).
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Taxpayers spend total of 800 years waiting to speak to HMRC
UK taxpayers spent the equivalent of 800 years on hold to HMRC in 2022/23, according to a report published by the National Audit Office (NAO).
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Retirees report £119,000 shortfall in pension savings
UK adults face a significant shortfall in their pension savings at retirement compared to what they wanted to retire on, according to research from Standard Life.
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300,000 file tax returns in the first week of the tax year
Almost 300,000 self assessment taxpayers filed their return in the first week of the new tax year, HMRC has revealed.
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Inflation falls after UK moves out of recession
The rate of UK inflation fell to 2.3% in the year to April, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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Advisory fuel rates for company cars
New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 June 2024.
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