New energy bills support will give businesses a boost when it is introduced later this year. A new energy scheme for businesses, charities and the public sector has been confirmed ahead of the current scheme ending in March. The new plan will mean all eligible UK businesses and other non-domestic energy users will receive a…
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Clampdown on repayment agents will protect taxpayers
New legislation from HMRC that changes the way repayment agents are paid will better safeguard taxpayers and improve standards in the sector. The way taxpayers who use a repayment agent can receive overpaid tax will be adjusted to protect them and raise standards among repayment agents. Angela MacDonald, HMRC’s Deputy Chief Executive and Second Permanent…
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Sunak has five priorities – will he be successful?
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made his new year pledges, including halving inflation and growing the economy. He listed his five immediate priorities when he gave his first speech of 2023, asking the public to judge him on the results. Not surprisingly, critics are, however, suggesting that the PM’s pledges are a little vague –…
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Cost-of-living payments to support low-income households
Millions of families will be starting the new year with the welcome news they will be receiving cost-of-living support. The lowest-income households across the UK will get up to £1,350 from the Government in 2023/4 to help with rising costs across energy and food bills. The new cost-of-living support will be paid from spring, following…
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