Oct 2, 2024 | Current Affairs
According to an Administrative Burdens Advisory Board (ABAB) survey, the quality of HMRC services has come under heavy criticism. Over 10,000 businesses and tax agents responded, and 42% reported a decline in service compared to 2023. HMRC’s online services were...
Oct 1, 2024 | Current Affairs
The UK is about to end its reliance on coal for electricity, concluding 142 years of coal-powered energy. The country’s last coal power station, at Ratcliffe-on-Soar in Nottinghamshire, will close on Monday, ending operations after 56 years of service. This milestone...
Sep 26, 2024 | Current Affairs
The rising costs of private education, compounded by the introduction of VAT on school fees in January, are expected to impact more than half of children in private schools. According to a survey of 2,000 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), 993 parents with children...
Sep 25, 2024 | Current Affairs
The anticipated post-election boost in the UK economy failed to materialise, with official figures showing that activity remained flat for a second consecutive month in July. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), gross domestic product (GDP) showed no...
Sep 24, 2024 | Current Affairs
According to two separate business surveys, the uncertainty surrounding Labour’s first budget since 2010 is weighing heavily on the economy. Data from S&P Global revealed a second consecutive monthly slowdown in UK private sector activity in September, affecting...
