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The Treasury Committee has launched a new inquiry into whether UK banks are doing enough to help vulnerable customers.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned that UK economic growth is being 'restricted' by limited access to alternative finance options for small businesses.

HMRC recently started to send out so-called 'encouragement letters' to businesses within the scope of Making Tax Digital for VAT (MTD for VAT).

Prime Minister Theresa May has created five new 'Brexit business councils', which will provide UK firms with advice and support in regard to creating the 'best business conditions' post-Brexit.

The government has unveiled significant changes to probate fees, which could result in owners of high-value properties paying nearly £6,000 more.

HMRC has further delayed the planned reform of the late payment penalty regime.

Data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that the gender pay gap has fallen to its 'lowest level yet'.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has warned that 'cracks are showing' in HMRC's performance ahead of Brexit, which is set to take place on 29 March 2019.

The so-called late payment culture in the UK is 'showing signs of improvement', according to research carried out by invoicing solutions firm Tungsten Network.

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has suggested that Chancellor Philip Hammond 'gambled' with public finances in the 2018 Autumn Budget.

In his 2018 Autumn Budget speech, Chancellor Philip Hammond unveiled a so-called 'Digital Services Tax', which will require certain digital businesses to pay tax on sales generated in the UK.

Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered his 2018 Autumn Budget speech yesterday, outlining a range of tax and financial measures.

Chancellor Philip Hammond has delivered his second Autumn Budget, exactly five months before Britain is due to leave the European Union.

Addressing the House of Commons, Chancellor Philip Hammond stated that the 2018 Autumn Budget was one 'for Britain's future', highlighting how 'the perseverance of the British people' is finally paying off.