Business news
The latest tax, employment, business and economic news affecting firms and individuals alike. Updated each day.
HMRC’s foreign tax tips are up by 48%
HMRC received 9.5 million disclosures in 2022.UK unemployment rising fastest among OECD countries
All regions facing rising unemployment and fewer vacancies.IoD to introduce Code of Conduct for directors
Code plans to enhance integrity and transparency.HMRC rejected 52k VAT registrations last year
17% of all applications were refused.HMRC scrutiny of media companies’ R&D claims
Three-quarters of claims are being questioned.Retail price growth slows
The cost of furniture and food items has fallen.HMRC error delays child benefit payments
Half a million families failed to receive payments.Only 13% of bounce back loans paid off
£46.9 billion was lent during Covid under the scheme.Media sector faces scrutiny from HMRC
Media firms are under high scrutiny on R&D claims.House prices rise slightly again
0.4% rise sees housing market show signs of resilience.