Hot Topics

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

28 Apr 2026

Tourist tax threatens to wash out UK holidays

A look at visitor levies and their potential impact on the UK's tourism industry.

24 Mar 2026

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 Feb 2026

The Employment Rights Act - what happens next?

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

26 Jan 2026

Budget changes to salary sacrifice highlight value of pension planning

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

16 Dec 2025

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax just around the corner

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

26 Nov 2025

Chancellor raises billions in Budget

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

28 Oct 2025

Rayner case shines light on SDLT complexities

A review of SDLT rules.

23 Sep 2025

Can broken business rates be fixed?

A review of the Treasury's proposals.

27 Aug 2025

Will the late payment crackdown ease pain?

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

29 Jul 2025

Will Pension Commission improve retirement prospects?

A look at the revived Pension Commission.

25 Jun 2025

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

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

06 May 2026

Chancellor's tax on EVs 'could create hole in Treasury's finances'

Experts have warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves that her pay-per-mile electric vehicle (EV) tax could create a £4.8 billion hole in the Treasury's finances.

05 May 2026

Small businesses 'frozen out of EU markets'

Research carried out by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has shown that small firms in the UK are being pushed out of EU markets by red tape and rising costs.