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HMRC app sees 65% rise in self assessment payments
Cost hikes denting small business confidence
UK economy grew by 0.3% in November
Employment Rights Act 'will deliver £10 billion in benefits'
Over 4,800 self assessment scams reported
Anxiety over business rates hits record high
Trading with EU getting harder, firms say
HMRC app usage surged in 2025
More clouds gathering over business confidence
Millions yet to file self assessment returns
Spring Statement set for 3 March 2026
Public told to be wary of 'spoofing' scams

19 Jan 2026

HMRC app sees 65% rise in self assessment payments

HMRC is reminding taxpayers due to submit their self assessment tax returns that there are many different payment options ahead of the 31 January deadline.

16 Jan 2026

Cost hikes denting small business confidence

Small businesses are facing a tough start to 2026 as confidence slumps in the face of cost hikes, research by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has shown.

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