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The government has published a technical consultation on its new Founders’ Relief. The consultation itself provides an overview of the proposed qualifying conditions for it, including individual and company requirements and what must be satisfied. HMRC’s own figures, however, show that the strict conditions mean only about 600 individuals will be eligible to apply each year.

It’s bad news for mortgage holders and borrowers as the Bank of England (BoE) raises interest rates by a quarter point to 4% for the first time since August 2023.

If your company is involved in processing Overseas Workday Relief (OWR) elections and claims for 2025-26 Self Assessment tax returns, you might be facing problems.

Here are our top 25 changes that businesses should note from John Healey's first budget. Some of those listed may have already been announced but are now confirmed in the Autumn Budget.

Britain’s financial markets barely blinked following Wednesday’s Budget. The Chancellor, John Healey, began his first budget by targeting savers, property owners and banks.

HMRC are reminding businesses about two difficult payment deadlines.

The government-established Office of the Small Business Commissioner (OSBC) has been publicising its Small Business Plan that offers tailored funding to smaller businesses.

HMRC have concluded that the Cabinet Office failed to take reasonable care when applying the Off-Payroll Working (IR35) rules. The Cabinet Office has set aside £38.5 million for unpaid Income Tax, National Insurance and interest. A penalty of up to £8.9m could follow.

The Parliamentary Business, Innovation, Science, and Trade Committee has launched a consultation into the difficulties facing new entrepreneurs and how they are supported.