Despite falling behind its peers the UK economy could be on the brink of a turnaround so the government must ramp up rather than run-down its growth strategy, says the Resolution Foundation. A report by the think tank warns that the UK’s poor post-financial crisis economic performance has continued well into the 2020s. Its GDP… Read more…

The level of the Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) thresholds will be increased from £1 million to £2.5 million, the government has announced. The change will allow spouses or civil partners to pass on up to £5 million in qualifying agricultural or business assets between them before paying Inheritance Tax (IHT),… Read more…

The mandatory introduction of e-invoicing for all VAT-registered businesses selling to UK business customers from April 2029 will be a fundamental change, says the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT). The government announced the requirement in the Autumn Budget 2025 policy documents. It said: ‘Continued collaboration between the government and the private sector is essential for… Read more…

Self assessment taxpayers due to join Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax next April will not face penalties if late filing quarterly updates. In the Autumn Budget 2025 documents, the government said it will not charge penalty points if those joining MTD submit any of their compulsory quarterly updates of income and expenses late… Read more…

The removal of full tax-free salary sacrifice on pensions with a new £2,000 limit will hit over three million employees at 290,000 companies, according to government figures. The change to pension salary sacrifice is due to come into effect from 6 April 2029 and will see a new £2,000 limit on the amount of contributions… Read more…

The Spring Statement has been scheduled for 3 March 2026 by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves. Ms Reeves has asked the Office for Budget Responsibility to prepare an economic and fiscal forecast for publication on that date. The government said: ‘As set out at the Budget, the Spring forecast will not make an… Read more…

A £725 million package of skills reforms to the apprenticeship system with the aim of helping to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth, has been announced by the UK government. The government says the reforms will create 50,000 additional apprenticeships and foundation apprenticeships over the next three years. As part of the package, the… Read more…

HMRC is offering self assessment taxpayers a reminder that help is available to manage their tax bill. The deadline to file and pay any tax owed is 31 January 2026, but people who are unable to pay in full by then may be able to set up a Time to Pay arrangement online and spread… Read more…

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves set out tax-raising measures worth up to £26 billion in the Autumn Budget. The increases will be achieved through a range of measures, including extending the freeze on Income Tax thresholds for a further three years. Ms Reeves also announced extra spending increasing to £11.3 billion in 2029/30, including… Read more…

HMRC is urging those making money from Christmas crafts, seasonal market stalls, or selling festive items to check if they need to report their earnings. As the festive season approaches, the tax authority has launched a Help for Hustles campaign. This aims to remind anyone earning extra income from activities like making Christmas decorations, upcycling… Read more…