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UK economy to lead Europe in 2025
IMF predicts strong future growth despite potential risks.Taxpayers hit by 60% tax trap
Frozen thresholds push more people into high tax rates.Companies House introduces new ID rules
New registration requirements aim to prevent fraud.HMRC launches VAT registration estimator tool for SMEs
New tool aims to simplify tax compliance assessment.UK economy grows faster than expected
Retail and construction drive economic growth.Chancellor launches National Wealth Fund
Private investment to be stimulated with £7.3 billion funding.Four-day week improves productivity
Trial boosts performance and staff retention.Growth guarantee scheme sets 2026 target
The scheme is set to support 11,000 small businesses.Labour’s landmark election victory
New tax measures under Starmer's Government.APP fraud against businesses soars
Increase in fraud despite fewer cases.
In the 11th and 12th centuries half a million pilgrims a year travelled on foot from all over Europe to Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain. In September 1992 Patrick Shanahan retraced their steps, recording his 500 mile journey in a series of photographs, some of which are reproduced on this website.