The UK government has confirmed the revised terms of its wide-ranging workers' rights reform programme, now enacted through the Employment Rights Act 2025. Although some of the original proposals have been softened, the legislation still represents the most significant change to UK employment law in many years.For business owners and employers, the key issue is…
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How rising income can cost you valuable tax allowances and benefits
For many taxpayers, an increase in income feels like a straightforward positive. Higher earnings should mean more disposable income, even after paying a bit more tax. In practice, the UK tax and benefits system does not always work that way.There are a number of income thresholds built into the system where allowances and state benefits…
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HMRC names finalists in drive to close the tax gap
In December 2025, HM Revenue and Customs announced the finalists in a competition aimed at helping close the UK tax gap. The initiative forms part of HMRC's wider effort to modernise tax administration and improve its ability to identify and address deliberate tax evasion. The announcement signals a growing reliance on external innovation and data…
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Construction Industry Scheme changes
As part of the Budget measures, the government confirmed plans to make some changes to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).From 6 April 2026, HMRC will be able to take immediate action where a business makes or receives a payment that it knew, or should have known, was connected to fraud. In these circumstances, HMRC will have the…
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