Latest News for Business

07 Jul 2025

HMRC system attack is a timely reminder to keep personal data safe

Taxpayers are being urged to check their online HMRC account after scammers attempted to defraud the tax authority using individuals' data and login details.

07 Jul 2025

Government should take more strategic approach to tax policy, says CIOT

The government should take a more strategic approach to tax policy, consulting earlier and giving greater thought to the design of the tax system, says Nichola Ross Martin, President of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).

07 Jul 2025

HMRC names and shames over 500 employers for failing to pay NLW

HMRC has named and shamed over 500 UK employers for failing to pay the National Living Wage (NLW) or the National Minimum Wage (NMW).

07 Jul 2025

Government introduces Pension Schemes Bill

The government has introduced the Pension Schemes Bill, which it says will make pensions easier to understand and manage as well as drive better value over the long term.

07 Jul 2025

Tax gap estimated at 5.3%

The tax gap estimate was 5.3% for the 2023/24 tax year, according to the latest data from HMRC.

07 Jul 2025

UK government launches Industrial Strategy

The UK government is aiming to slash energy prices, unlock investment and upskill the workforce in its Industrial Strategy.

07 Jul 2025

FCA in international crackdown on unlawful finfluencers

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) joined forces with eight international regulators for a week of action to combat the risks of finfluencers on social media.

07 Jul 2025

Latest guidance for employers

HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin.