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06 Dec 2025

Chancellor raises £26 billion in Autumn Budget

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves set out tax-raising measures worth up to £26 billion in the Autumn Budget.

06 Dec 2025

Christmas crafters urged to check tax rules

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.

06 Dec 2025

CIOT calls for implementation of IHT transitional gifting rule

The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has urged the government to implement a transitional rule to allow older farmers and other business owners to gift assets to the younger generation.

06 Dec 2025

Self-employed overcounted for decades by official data

Official statistics have overstated the size of the UK's self-employed population for two decades, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).

06 Dec 2025

Bank deposit protection limit to be increased to £120,000

UK bank customers will benefit from an increase to the maximum amount they would be reimbursed for if their bank were to fail.

06 Dec 2025

UK could fall behind in net zero race, BCC warns

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned that the UK could fall behind in the race to achieve net zero.

06 Dec 2025

AI will shrink headcount as hiring confidence remains at record low

One in six employers expect AI to shrink their workforce over the next year, with junior roles most at risk.

06 Dec 2025

Advisory fuel rates for company cars

New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 December 2025.

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