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Free online accounts and tax filing service to close
Businesses must switch to commercial software by April 2026.US tariffs could hit UK consumers
Bank of England warns of economic risks.IR35 reforms raise £4.2bn extra tax
Stricter rules push more self-employed into PAYE roles.Treasury hints at possible shift in ISA policy
Only 8% back proposals to limit cash ISA advantages.Small businesses to benefit from defence spending
Government unveils new SME hub and investment targets for defence.More Americans apply for UK citizenship than ever
Trump and tax changes fueled record applications in 2024.Defence investment announced for SMEs
New hub and spending targets to boost SME access.Weak consumer spending hurts private sector
Spending slump hits business confidence and growth.House prices rise for sixth straight month
February growth continues despite economic uncertainty.Landlords to receive MTD letters
Landlords and sole traders to receive letters from April.
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.