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July 13, 2026
Proposed offence for reckless, untrue tax statements
HMRC have proposed a new criminal offence for making reckless, untrue statements or declarations about what's known as 'direct taxes' - Income Tax, National Insurance and the like. For Customs and Excise and VAT ('indirect taxes'), it is already possible to prosecute individuals who make untrue statements or submit incorrect documents either knowingly or recklessly, without the need to prove dishonesty. The penalties for such offences can be severe, including substantial fines and imprisonment. The direct tax regime does not currently contain an equivalent offence.
July 9, 2026
Britain's yearly £44m health & safety violations bill
A new Freedom of Information (FOI) request has discovered that health and safety violations cost British employers over £44 million per year. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) revealed that serious breaches have resulted in an increasing number of prosecutions between 2023 and 2025.
October 9, 2024
Make sure you claim your child benefit!
If you’re a new parent, congratulations! Apparently, around 2,000 babies are born on 26 September each year – more than any other day.
October 7, 2024
UK economic growth figures revised: What it means for your business
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that the UK’s economy grew by 0.5% between April and June, a slight dip from the initial estimate of 0.6%.
October 3, 2024
HMRC reform: digital transformation and closing the tax gap
In line with the e-invoicing initiative we reported on elsewhere, the Chancellor also outlined broader reforms to modernise HMRC through a Digital Transformation Roadmap, which is expected in Spring 2025.
October 2, 2024
Chancellor pushes for e-invoicing: What you need to know
The Chancellor unveiled a series of announcements last week that could have implications for UK businesses. One of the most relevant for business owners was the government's push for electronic invoicing (e-invoicing).
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