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Government unveils business rates cuts and late licensing boost for pubs
Business TaxPubs will see their business rates cut and licensing rules relaxed under a new support package aimed at reviving high streets and protecting local community hubs. What’s changing and what does it mean for the trade?
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HMRC threatens bogus penalties
Personal TaxCorrespondence from HMRC suggests there's a penalty if you don't pay your self-assessment tax bill by Saturday, 31 January. This isn't strictly true, but what are your options if you can't pay on time?
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HMRC updates guidance for claiming new allowance
Business TaxQualifying expenditure on plant and machinery can qualify for a 40% first-year allowance from 1 January 2026. HMRC has now updated its guidance to help make claims. What do you need to do?
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Repayment thresholds for student finance confirmed
Personal TaxRepaying student finance can seem complicated, with a number of different plan types each having different repayment thresholds. The thresholds for the forthcoming year have just been confirmed. What’s the full story?
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Advance assurance pilot confirmed
Business TaxThere have been a number of changes to how research and development tax credits are claimed in recent years. HMRC has now confirmed that a pilot of a new clearance procedure will begin later this year. What do we know so far?
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Government announces significant climbdown on IHT reforms
Personal TaxThe introduction of a £1 million cap on 100% business and agricultural property relief from April 2026 has been criticised particularly heavily by the farming industry. The government has announced a significant watering down of the measure. What’s happening?