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HMRC's tax take falls by billions due to pandemic
HMRC saw a drop of almost £30 billion in tax revenues in the latest financial year because of the pandemic.
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Government sets out tax details on TAM Day
The UK government marked the inaugural Tax Administration and Maintenance (TAM) Day with the publication of 30 papers covering a wide range of tax issues.
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Three-day wait for Statutory Sick Pay to return next year
The standard three-day waiting time for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will be reinstated for coronavirus (COVID-19)-related claims from 25 March 2022.
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HMRC issues warning on self assessment scams
HMRC has warned taxpayers completing their 2020/21 tax returns to 'be on their guard' and stay vigilant in regard to tax-related scams.
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New law introduced to help protect pension savers from scammers
New rules to help protect pension savers from scammers have become law.
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Services sector continues to recover despite rising costs
Optimism improved for firms across the services sector in the three months to November, according to the latest Service Sector Survey from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
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Advisory fuel rates for company cars
New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 December 2021.
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Costs 'weighing on businesses' sustainability intentions', FSB finds
A report published by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed that the costs associated with going green have impacted small firms' plans for becoming more sustainable.
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