Jun 3, 2024 | Current Affairs
A recent crackdown on the abuse of the research and development (R&D) tax relief regime has significantly impacted the media sector, with HMRC questioning three out of four claims. A survey by RSM revealed that 40% of media firms had filed an R&D claim in the...
May 31, 2024 | Current Affairs
The housing market is showing signs of resilience, with Nationwide reporting a 0.4% rise in house prices in May compared to April. The average cost of a home now stands at £264,249, marking a 1.3% increase year-on-year. According to Nationwide's index, this rebound...
May 29, 2024 | Current Affairs
UK drivers are paying the highest prices for diesel in Europe, according to car and breakdown service company the RAC. The average cost of diesel is 155p per litre, 5p more than in Ireland and Belgium, the next highest. The RAC argues there's "no good reason" for...
May 28, 2024 | Current Affairs
According to a UK retail industry body, shop prices have returned to "normal levels," as the cost of furniture, televisions, and other non-food items has decreased. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) reported that prices rose annually to 0.6% in May, down from 0.8%...
May 24, 2024 | Current Affairs
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching a formal investigation into the veterinary market amid concerns that pet owners are overpaying for treatments. Reports from pet owners indicate struggles with vet bills and uncertainty about the best treatment...
