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The latest Business and Finance news making the headlines in the UK

One million miss self assessment deadline

An estimated one million taxpayers missed the self assessment deadline for the 2024/25 tax year, according to HMRC.

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Business confidence jumps in January

The confidence of business leaders in both their own organisations and the wider UK economy rose markedly in January, according to data from the Institute of Directors (IoD).

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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax biggest tax change since self assessment

The introduction of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax this April will be the biggest change to the UK's tax system since self assessment, says the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG).

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HMRC confirms helpline will be open on self assessment deadline day

HMRC has announced today that the?helpline for self assessment queries will now be open from 9am to 4pm on Saturday 31 January 2026.

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UK lenders agree £11 billion SME package

Five major UK banks have agreed a £11 billion lending package aimed at SMEs to support small business growth, the government has announced.

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Pubs get 15% business rates relief

Pubs and music venues in England will be given a 15% discount on their business rates bills from April and will not see increases for two years, the government has announced.

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UK inflation will fall in 2026

The UK can expect to see big falls in the rate of inflation this year, according to the Resolution Foundation.

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Clock ticking on self assessment deadline

With under a week until the self assessment deadline 8.6 million taxpayers have already filed their return for the 2024/25 tax year, according to HMRC.

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Figures reveal significant fall in CGT receipts

Data published by HMRC has revealed that Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts fell by 8.4% to £13.646 billion in 2025, down from £14.9 billion in 2024.

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