Small firms are keen to become more energy efficient, but they are being held back by the high upfront cost of green investment, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The FSB has outlined a path to help cut…
The minimum amount someone needs in retirement has fallen, amid lower energy prices and people’s changing expectations, according to a report from the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA). This year, the cost of a minimum retirement living standard for…
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. Finfluencers are widespread throughout social media platforms. They promote themselves as successful entrepreneurs in luxurious…
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. The bill will work to ensure savers get good returns and…
Taxpayers are being urged to check their online HMRC account after scammers attempted to defraud the tax authority using individuals’ data and login details. The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is also reminding people of the importance of being…
The number of employers expecting to increase staff numbers in the next three months has fallen to a record low outside of the pandemic, according to research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). One in four employers…
Almost 300,000 people filed their tax return in the first week of the new tax year, setting a new record, HMRC has revealed. Self assessment taxpayers can submit their tax return for the 2024/25 tax year between 6 April 2025,…
The UK’s professional tax and accounting bodies have backed the adoption of e-invoicing in their responses to a government consultation. The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) says that HMRC will need to prioritise the effective implementation of e-invoicing if it…
Almost half of UK sole traders feel unprepared for upcoming Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax changes, according to research conducted by IRIS Software. The new MTD rules mandate digital record-keeping and quarterly Income Tax updates starting April 2026…
HMRC will reduce late payment and repayment interest rates from 28 May following the 0.25% cut in the base rate last week. The Bank of England cut the base rate to 4.25% on 8 May, triggering a 0.25% cut in…
