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HMRC collects an extra £11.9bn
05 August 2015

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) collected a record £517.7 billion in tax in 2014-15, £11.9 billion more than the previous year.
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New start date for Tax-Free Childcare
04 August 2015

The start date for a new government scheme offering help with childcare costs has been put back by more than a year.
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Pension participation hits new high
04 August 2015

Workplace pension participation has hit its highest level in a decade with young people among the biggest winners, new research has found.
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Key sectors in red tape spotlight
04 August 2015

The government has launched new reviews designed to slash red tape in five key industry sectors.
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Summer Budget Statement 2015
08 July 2015

Two months on from the General Election result, the Chancellor of the Exchequer today delivered his second Budget of 2015.
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HMRC rings changes on helplines
03 July 2015

A major shake-up for HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) helpline numbers took effect from 30 June.
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Women urged to act on tax savings
03 July 2015

New research has shown that women are less than half as likely as men to try and cut their unnecessary tax payments.
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Experts welcome more relaxed PAYE penalty regime
02 July 2015

Tax experts have welcomed an HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) announcement that it will take a less rigid approach to penalties for employers who provide PAYE information late.
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UK leads way on inward investment
02 July 2015

The UK has maintained its position as the number one destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe after attracting a record number of projects in 2014-15.
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