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IHT reliefs threshold to rise to £2.5 million for farmers and businesses

24 Dec 2025

The level of the Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) thresholds will be increased from £1 million to £2.5 million, the government has announced.

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Wages flatline and unemployment rises as jobs market softens

23 Dec 2025

A report carried out by the Resolution Foundation has found that the UK labour market is softening whilst wages stagnate and unemployment rises.

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Public contract bids disappearing into a black hole, say small firms

22 Dec 2025

Small firms are being shut out of billions in public contracts as bids disappear into a 'black hole' of unanswered feedback and red tape, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) warns.

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Interest rates cut to 3.75%

19 Dec 2025

The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75%, bringing the cost of borrowing down to its lowest level in nearly three years.

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UK Treasury to regulate cryptocurrency under new legislation

18 Dec 2025

The UK will bring cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, into a regulatory framework, with legislation due by 2027.

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UK inflation falls to 3.2% in November

17 Dec 2025

UK inflation fell by more than expected in November amid a slowdown in food prices, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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Weaknesses holding UK economy back, CBI warns

16 Dec 2025

The latest economic forecast from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has warned that 'underlying weaknesses' are holding the UK economy back.

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Budget unlikely to be growth game changer

15 Dec 2025

The Autumn Budget is unlikely to kickstart the UK economy, with the nation's growth outlook remaining subdued, according to research from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

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HMRC offers time to help pay self assessment tax bills

12 Dec 2025

HMRC is offering self assessment taxpayers a reminder that help is available to manage their tax bill.

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£725 million package unveiled to support apprenticeships

11 Dec 2025

The government recently unveiled a £725 million package aimed at supporting apprenticeships and combating youth unemployment.

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Covid fraud cost UK taxpayers £10.9 billion

10 Dec 2025

Taxpayers lost £10.9 billion to fraud and error as the UK government's pandemic response 'left the front door open to fraud', an independent report has revealed.

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Most sole traders are not ready for MTD changes

09 Dec 2025

The majority of sole traders do not have a clear understanding of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT), according to research from the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE).

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Firms reducing headcount at 'fastest pace since pandemic'

08 Dec 2025

Firms reducing headcount at 'fastest pace since pandemic'

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E-invoicing will be fundamental change for VAT-registered businesses

05 Dec 2025

The mandatory introduction of e-invoicing for all VAT-registered businesses selling to UK business customers from April 2029 will be a fundamental change, says the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).

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