HMRC brought in an extra £4.6 billion in tax revenue last year by using its 'big data' system.

There is now less than a year until the UK government introduces a Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and vaping duty stamps (VDS) on 1 October 2026.

A study carried out by the British Business Bank has revealed that the use of external finance amongst small firms stabilised in 2024 as businesses increasingly welcome using finance for growth.

New legislation aimed at tackling rogue tax agents and those pushing tax avoidance schemes won't catch all of those it is aimed at, warns the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).

HMRC has resumed its programme allowing direct recovery of money from debtors' bank accounts.

Over 750,000 18-to-23-year-olds have yet to claim their matured Child Trust Funds (CTFs), according to HMRC.

The Autumn Budget must sharpen the UK's competitive edge to stay ahead of the pack in an increasingly dog-eat-dog world, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

Business confidence fell to its lowest level on record in September, driven by concerns over soaring costs, according to a survey conducted by the Institute of Directors (IoD).

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is urging taxpayers who cannot manage their tax affairs digitally and are set to begin using Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) to check whether they are able to claim an exemption.

Research published by the Association of International Retail (AIR) has revealed that the UK is losing out on nearly £2 billion as a result of the scrapping of VAT breaks for tourists.

35% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) say they are actively using artificial intelligence (AI) technology ? a rise when compared to 2024's figure of 25%.

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned that long-term sickness is 'blighting' the UK economy and preventing it from growing.

A report carried out by the Resolution Foundation has found that the scale of Britain's living standards slowdown over the last 20 years is so large that families today would be £20,000 richer if incomes had continued at the rate of growth trending in 2005.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged to cut National Insurance contributions (NICs) and increase Income Tax to create a 'level playing field' and protect workers' pay.