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HMRC urges self assessment taxpayers to spread the cost
HMRC is reminding people who pay tax by self assessment of the opportunity to spread the cost of their bill with the Time to Pay facility.
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HMRC could save millions of hours with tracking system
HMRC could save an estimated 1.7 million hours of call handlers' time every year if it implemented an automated status tracking system, according to two of the leading bodies for tax advisers and chartered accountants.
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Government launches Industrial Strategy Advisory Council
The UK government has launched a new Industrial Strategy Advisory Council which brings together business leaders from across the UK to offer advice.
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Spring Statement set for 26 March
The Chancellor will deliver her Spring Statement to the House of Commons on Wednesday 26 March 2025.
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UK economy shrinks for second month in a row
The UK economy shrank for the second month in a row in October, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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Cash usage on the rise for second successive year
Cash use in the shops rose for a second year in a row in 2023 after a decade of falls, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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Over 40,000 file self assessment over the Christmas break
More than 40,000 taxpayers completed their self assessment returns over the Christmas break, according to figures from HMRC.
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Latest guidance for employers
HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin.
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