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The latest tax, employment, business and economic news affecting firms and individuals alike. Updated each day.
Over 65,000 file self-assessment on first day
Almost 300,000 more than the first tax day of 2018.Companies House powers strengthened
Government aims to tackle abuse of limited partnerships.BCC calls for emergency budget
Budget demanded due to rising costs for businesses.Bank of England increases interest rates to 1%
Rates rise marks fourth increase in a row from record low.SMEs not ready for MTD, accountants say
Businesses also unaware of other Government schemes.Interest on late taxes raised to 3.5%
Move by HMRC follows increase in basic interest rate.Majority of SMEs not ready for MTD
SMEs outside of London are not as prepared.Interest rate increases to 13-year-high
Bank of England announces interest rate rise to tackle cost of living.SEISS grant recipients may owe HMRC
HMRC is contacting those with reduced grant entitlement.Retail leaders call for rates reform
Group suggests using online sales tax to fund rate cut.