The latest tax, employment, business and economic news affecting firms and individuals alike. Updated each day.
Furlough numbers increase in January
26th February 2021
4.7 million people furloughed on 31 January 2021.
Read more »HMRC launches VAT deferral new payment scheme
25th February 2021
Firms can pay equal consecutive monthly instalments from March 2021.
Read more »Sunak expected to extend stamp duty holiday
24th February 2021
The threshold has been temporarily increased to £500,000.
Read more »HMRC waives 5% late payment penalty
23rd February 2021
Payments should be made by 1 April 2021 to avoid fine.
Read more »Treasury delays business rates review
22nd February 2021
Report pushed back due to pandemic uncertainty.
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