Outdoor hospitality and non-essential retail reopen
Consumer confidence rebounds as lockdown measures ease.
Read more »Recovery Loan Scheme launches
Another round of government-backed loans are available.
Read more »Workplace pension contributions bounce back after slump
Employee contributions increased by 12% in Q3 2020.
Read more »UK unemployment rate drops to 5%
The ONS estimated 1.7 million people were unemployed in January this year.
Read more »Business groups welcome ‘tax day’ consultations
The Treasury announced 30 tax updates, consultations and documents.
Read more »HMRC to accept bulk appeals for late tax return penalties
The process is available for a period of six months.
Read more »CIOT: digital tax reporting rules should be better targeted
The CIOT has raised concerns over the potential costs and burdens on businesses.
Read more »UK borrowing hits £19.1bn in February
Borrowing was £17.6 billion higher than the same period last year.
Read more »HMRC publishes guidance on SME Brexit support scheme
Applications close on 30 June 2021.
Read more »The furlough scheme, from now to September
The extension is expected to save 340,000 jobs, according to the OBR.
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