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Inflation rate falls to 3% in year to January

18 Feb 2026

The UK inflation rate was 3% in the year to January, down from 3.4% in December, according to the latest date from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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Government urged to scrap 'unfair holiday tax'

17 Feb 2026

Over 200 hospitality and leisure CEOs have urged the government to scrap plans for a Visitor Levy in England.

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Vaping businesses urged to prepare for Vaping Products Duty registration

16 Feb 2026

HMRC is urging manufacturers, importers, and warehousekeepers involved with vaping products to prepare for new duties.

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HMRC urges young people to claim Child Trust Funds

13 Feb 2026

HMRC is urging young people who have yet to claim their Child Trust Fund (CTF) to do so during National Apprenticeship Week.

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Economy grew by 0.1% in final quarter of 2025

12 Feb 2026

The UK economy grew by 0.1% in the final quarter of last year, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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Get tax affairs back on track if you missed the self assessment deadline

11 Feb 2026

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is urging the estimated one million taxpayers who failed to file their tax return on time to get their tax affairs back on track.

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Apprenticeship system reform must go further

10 Feb 2026

The government must reform the apprenticeship system to make it fit for the 21st Century, according to a new report published by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

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Sole traders and landlords given MTD warning

09 Feb 2026

Sole traders and landlords have been warned they need to act now to be ready for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax.

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Further rate cuts crucial to support growth, says BCC

06 Feb 2026

More cuts to interest rates will be needed to support economic growth, says the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC).

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EU reset must reverse trade slump, says BCC

05 Feb 2026

The government must tackle the big issues around trading with the EU this year if it wants to reverse the post-Brexit trade slump, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

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One million miss self assessment deadline

04 Feb 2026

An estimated one million taxpayers missed the self assessment deadline for the 2024/25 tax year, according to HMRC.

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Business confidence jumps in January

03 Feb 2026

The confidence of business leaders in both their own organisations and the wider UK economy rose markedly in January, according to data from the Institute of Directors (IoD).

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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax biggest tax change since self assessment

02 Feb 2026

The introduction of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax this April will be the biggest change to the UK's tax system since self assessment, says the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG).

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HMRC confirms helpline will be open on self assessment deadline day

30 Jan 2026

HMRC has announced today that the?helpline for self assessment queries will now be open from 9am to 4pm on Saturday 31 January 2026.

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