Monthly Archives: November 2024

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Self-assessment tax returns

Self-assessment tax returns: Counting down to 31 January HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have begun reminding taxpayers that time is ticking for getting self-assessment tax returns filed in time for […]

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Base rate drops to 4.75%

Base rate drops to 4.75% As had been widely expected, the Bank of England reduced the interest base rate to 4.75% last week. This was due to inflationary pressures easing […]

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Protecting young people online

Protecting young people online: The ICO taking action on data privacy for children In today’s digitally connected world, social inclusion has extended into virtual spaces, and young people are increasingly […]

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National Minimum Wage increases

National Minimum Wage increases for April 2025 announced The government has announced the new National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates that will apply from 1 April 2025. These are as follows: […]

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Businesses count the cost of increases

Businesses count the cost of increases to Employers’ National Insurance As has been widely expected in the last few weeks, the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, made some significant changes to the […]

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Autumn 2024 Budget speech

Autumn 2024 Budget speech: History in the making? On 30 October 2024, Rachel Reeves delivered her first Budget speech. As the first Budget speech ever delivered by a female Chancellor […]

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