Rachel Reeves delivered her much-anticipated Spring Statement on 26 March 2025, setting out plans to balance the books while tackling sluggish growth and rising fiscal pressures. As expected, the reaction has been swift and divided, reflecting the challenge of navigating economic responsibility in an election…
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Spring Statement 2025
Making Tax Digital: A cautious but firm step forward The most significant administrative update was the proposed, phased extension of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT). The new timeline will see sole-traders and landlords with income over £20,000 required to join from…
Boosting SME Exports - Government Launches Expert Trade Panel
The UK government has recently unveiled a revamped Board of Trade aimed at bolstering the export capabilities and growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This initiative is part of the broader 'Plan for Change' strategy, which seeks to empower the nation's 5.5 million SMEs…
Charities Warned About Fraudulent Letters
The Charity Commission has recently issued a warning about fraudulent letters being sent to charities and their trustees, impersonating the Commission to deceive recipients. These deceptive communications often request actions such as: Removing a trustee or chief executive from their position. Releasing funds as part…