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The latest tax, employment, business and economic news affecting firms and individuals alike. Updated each day.

UK economy slumps 19.1% in lockdown

14 Jul 20

Figures dispel hopes of a V-shaped recovery.

UK tax gap drops to record low

13 Jul 20

More than 95% of tax owed in 2018/19 was collected.

IFS: ‘Tax rises may not be imminent’

10 Jul 20

Think tank predicts a third phase of recovery.

Chancellor announces ‘plan for jobs’

09 Jul 20

More employer grants in summer economic update.

Economic update 2020: expectations

08 Jul 20

Three changes the Chancellor may announce.

Business tax

Government Announcements

UK tax gap drops to record low

13 Jul 20

More than 95% of tax owed in 2018/19 was collected.

Chancellor announces ‘plan for jobs’

09 Jul 20

More employer grants in summer economic update.

Economic update 2020: expectations

08 Jul 20

Three changes the Chancellor may announce.

Reverse charge VAT for builders delayed again

09 Jun 20

COVID-19 restrictions trigger a five-month delay.

Chancellor extends support for the self-employed

01 Jun 20

Second and final round of payments to open in August.

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