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Hot Topics

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

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.

29 May 2025

Preparing for Making Tax Digital changes

A review of the changes to MTD.

25 Apr 2025

Bringing cyber security up to Code

The government's new Cyber Governance Code of Practice.

25 Mar 2025

Watch out for the CGT trap

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

25 Feb 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.

28 Jan 2025

What do housing targets mean for growth and investment?

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

17 Dec 2024

Red flags raised over Employment Rights Bill

A review of the proposed legislation.

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18 Nov 2025

Christmas crafters urged to check tax rules

HMRC is urging those making money from Christmas crafts, seasonal market stalls, or selling festive items to check if they need to report their earnings.

17 Nov 2025

Outdated rules could dim UK's creative spirit, warns FSB

Small firms in the creative industries are ready to drive growth ? but need a system that reflects the realities of modern work, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned.

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