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HMRC to fine crypto investors £300 for non-disclosure

UK-based holders of cryptoassets will have to provide personal details to crypto service providers or face penalties of up to £300 from HMRC.

09 Jul 2025

IHT on pensions most unpopular of Labour's tax increases

Inheritance Tax (IHT) on pensions is the most unpopular of the tax raising measures introduced by the Labour government during its first year, according to a survey.

08 Jul 2025

HMRC criminal tax offence plan risks going too far, warns CIOT

HMRC plans to introduce a tax avoidance criminal offence risks overreach, the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has warned.

07 Jul 2025

Pension reforms risk higher prices, fewer jobs and slower growth, FSB warns

Prospective pension reforms could see small firms raise prices, cut jobs or slash profits, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned.

04 Jul 2025

Business confidence rises in June

Business confidence rose in June building on a sharp rebound in May, according to Lloyds Bank's Business Barometer.

03 Jul 2025

More than 25% of UK businesses hit by cyber-attack in past year

More than one in four UK businesses have been the victim of a cyber-attack in the last year, with many risking 'sleepwalking' into disruption, according to a new report.

02 Jul 2025

Individuals paying into Lifetime ISA 'could get less out than put in'

MPs have warned that some people who pay into a Lifetime ISA might get less out than they put in.

01 Jul 2025

High earners facing rise in tax investigations by HMRC

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed that high earners in the UK are facing a significant rise in tax investigations by HMRC as a result of a record-breaking amount raised by compliance revenue.

30 Jun 2025

Windsor Framework starting to fracture the UK Internal Market, warns FSB

The Windsor Framework is creating severe disruption for small businesses and fracturing the UK Internal Market, warns the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

27 Jun 2025

HMRC sends side hustle warning

HMRC is warning those earning extra income through a side hustle to check if they need to register for self assessment and file a tax return.

26 Jun 2025

Brits 'spending more disposable income than a year ago'

Research carried out by Bauer Media Outdoor has revealed that Britons are spending more of their disposable income when compared to a year ago.

25 Jun 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.

24 Jun 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.

23 Jun 2025

Bank of England holds interest rates at 4.25%

The Bank of England recently held interest rates at 4.25%, with its Governor warning that 'the world is highly unpredictable'.

20 Jun 2025

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