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UK economy surpasses pre-pandemic level
November 2021 UK GDP estimate up 0.7% on February 2020.New small pension scheme rules set out
Pots valued £100 or less to be exempt from flat fees.Rising concerns about impact of inflation
Survey suggests 24% of individuals are “very concerned”.Govt. threatens property developers with new tax
Tax would be forced if developers fail to fund cladding fix.HMRC urges firms to sign up to MTD for VAT
Rules apply to all VAT-registered firms from April.Retail footfall slips amid Omicron concerns
Shoppers limited their in-store trips to avoid COVID variant.One-month waiver for self-assessment fines
Interest remains payable from 1 February 2022.31,271 tax returns filed over festive period
2,828 taxpayers filed on Christmas Day 2021.Employers’ bulletin: Reviewing and setting payroll
The key considerations when it comes to running your business’s payroll 2022/23.Chancellor sets out £1bn fund for Omicron-hit businesses
Omicron variant sparks new support measures for hardest-hit firms.