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SMES Owed £23.4bn in Late Payments
Large businesses owe their small suppliers £23.4 billion in late payments, according to the Government, sparking a review by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
Economic Outlook Remains Bleak Despite Rise in GDP
Monthly GDP grew by around 0.5% in October 2022, following 0.6% drop in September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Treasury Delays MTD for ITSA Until 2026
The Treasury has confirmed that Making Tax Digital for income tax self-assessment (MTD for ITSA) will be delayed a further two years until April 2026.
Income Tax: What’s Changing?
A number of changes are coming to income tax in April 2023 that will affect taxpayers across the UK Many of these measures were announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt in his Autumn Statement on 17 November.
How to Turn a Side Hustle into a Dream Job
A side hustle is a piece of work or a job that an individual can get paid for in addition to their main job. From driving for a ride sharing company to tutoring online, copywriting, and more, a side hustle could be any commercially viable endeavour.
Tax Thresholds Frozen in Autumn Statement 2022
The statement, delivered to the House of Commons on 17 November, included several tax threshold freezes and cuts in annual allowances
National Insurance Increase Reversed
The majority of working people will begin receiving the 1.25% tax cut in their payslips from November onwards.
HMRC Reminds Taxpayers to Declare SEISS Payments
HMRC is reminding taxpayers to declare their self-employed income support scheme (SEISS) payments in their self-assessment return for the 2021/22 tax year.
Bank of England Raises Base Interest Rate
The Bank of England (BoE) decided to increase the base interest rate from 2.25% to 3% last month in a bid to curb inflation.
Self-Assessment Tax Returns
With the new year just around the corner and tax season fast-approaching, now’s a good time to get a head start on your self-assessment tax return.
Retirement Planning
With the rising costs of living affecting every aspect of almost everyone’s finances, there’s no time like the present to start considering your retirement plans.
Autumn Statement 2022: Energy Bills Support
Changes for businesses were also confirmed following Kwarteng’s September mini-budget.
Autumn Statement 2022: Business Changes
Changes for businesses were also confirmed following Kwarteng’s September mini-budget.
Autumn Statement 2022: Personal Changes
A few changes for individuals had already been confirmed ahead of the Autumn Statement, either as part of Kwarteng’s mini-budget or its aftermath.
Autumn Statement 2022: Economic Outlook
Hunt began his statement with a summary of expectations for the economy according to the Office for Budget Responsibility, which is required to publish an economic report at least twice a year.
Hunting for Growth: Autumn Statement 2022
As Jeremy Hunt took to the dispatch box just 34 days after taking on the role of Chancellor of the Exchequer, all eyes were on him. Following the dramatic sacking of Kwasi Kwarteng after his October mini-budget unleashed market turmoil, a swift change in Prime Minister, and an ever-burgeoning cost-of-living crisis, Hunt promised that today’s Autumn Statement (delayed from 31st October) would ensure his tax and spending plans would "stand the test of time".
Business Confidence Falls Significantly
A new survey from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reveals that business confidence declined significantly in Q3 compared to Q2 of this year.
Autumn Budget Delayed
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that the statement on the Government’s fiscal plan, originally planned for 31 October, will be delayed until 17 November.
Inflation Rises to 10.1% in September
The inflation rate hit 10.1% in the 12 months to September, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Average Five-Year Mortgage Rate Hits 12-Year High
A typical five-year fixed rate mortgage has hit 6.02%, the highest figure since the 2010 financial crisis.