Nov 11, 2025 | Business RegulationBusiness TaxGovernment Announcements
Independent retailers are urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to use the Autumn Budget to restore business confidence, citing fresh survey data that points to weakening trading and rising pessimism. The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) reports that 46.2%...
Apr 17, 2025 | Business Regulation
The UK’s five largest business groups have written a joint open letter urging the Government to revise its new Employment Rights Bill, warning it could harm growth during economic uncertainty. The bill, which is due to be examined by the House of Lords this month,...
Apr 7, 2025 | Business Regulation
Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce fresh support measures for British businesses following the introduction of US tariffs on UK exports. Writing in The Sunday Telegraph, Sir Keir said the Government must go “further and faster” to support British industry,...
Mar 28, 2025 | Business RegulationBusiness Tax
The Government is considering significant changes to how companies apply for research and development (R&D) tax relief, with a new consultation launched on the use of advance assurances. Currently, companies can voluntarily apply for advance assurance from HMRC to...
Mar 13, 2025 | Business RegulationBusiness Tax
The Government is set to increase rewards for whistleblowers who provide tax fraud and evasion information. James Murray, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, announced the plan at a joint ICAEW/CIOT conference on 11 March. Under the new system, whistleblowers...
