Hot Topics

What's new in the world of tax and business? This section contains articles on some hot topics.

Can broken business rates be fixed?

A review of the Treasury's proposals.

23 Sep 2025

Will the late payment crackdown ease pain?

A review of the problem of late payments and the government's response.

27 Aug 2025

Will Pension Commission improve retirement prospects?

A look at the revived Pension Commission.

29 Jul 2025

Business groups welcome EU reset but 'more to be done'

A review of the deal and the business reaction to it.

25 Jun 2025

Preparing for Making Tax Digital changes

A review of the changes to MTD.

29 May 2025

Bringing cyber security up to Code

The government's new Cyber Governance Code of Practice.

25 Apr 2025

Watch out for the CGT trap

A look at the CGT trap and ways for reducing liability to the tax.

25 Mar 2025

Rise of the side hustle

Last year saw a rise in self-employed numbers across the UK which was driven by a significant increase in the number of side hustles.

25 Feb 2025

What do housing targets mean for growth and investment?

A look at the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

28 Jan 2025

Red flags raised over Employment Rights Bill

A review of the proposed legislation.

17 Dec 2024

Boosting the State Pension

A look at the latest advice for boosting the State Pension.

26 Nov 2024

Can apprenticeship overhaul ease skills shortages?

A review of the latest changes to the apprenticeship system.

12 Nov 2024