Spring Budget 2024: Expectations

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to announce the Government's tax and spending plans in his 2024 Spring Budget today at 12:30pm, which is expected to be the last fiscal event before a general election later this year. Key proposals include a 2% reduction in National...

Manufacturing and R&D to receive £360m boost

Jeremy Hunt has announced a £360 million investment in UK manufacturing to drive economic growth, enhance health resilience, and generate employment. Furthermore, there will soon be opportunities for companies to engage in a £520m life sciences manufacturing fund...

HMRC launches review on its enquiry powers

HMRC has started a review into the complexity of its enquiry and assessment powers and penalty systems. The aim of the review is to ensure a fairer, more consistent handling of enquiries and to reduce unnecessary costs. Options under consideration include...