Hot Topics

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

Avoid April Fools by complying with the National Living Wage

A look at the new rates and what to do to make sure you comply.

24 Mar 2026

The Employment Rights Act - what happens next?

A review of what's in the Act and ask what businesses can do to prepare.

24 Feb 2026

Budget changes to salary sacrifice highlight value of pension planning

A look at the latest changes and putting tax-efficient plans into action.

26 Jan 2026

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax just around the corner

Looking at who will be affected and what they need to do now.

16 Dec 2025

Chancellor raises billions in Budget

A review of the major tax and spending decisions announced on 26 November.

26 Nov 2025

Rayner case shines light on SDLT complexities

A review of SDLT rules.

28 Oct 2025

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

Latest News

New employment law creating recruitment challenge

Almost three-quarters of firms say they experienced hiring difficulties in the first quarter of this year, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

14 Apr 2026

Countdown to taxation of benefits-in-kind via the payroll underway

There is now less than a year to go before all employers must tax benefits-in-kind via the payroll, the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has warned.

13 Apr 2026

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