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HMRC issues cryptoassets tax reminder
Non-compliance may result in penalties.Economic confidence index declines in December
Business leaders more optimistic about their own enterprises.National Insurance cut boosts UK households
More than 27 million people to benefit from 2p reduction.HMRC enforces tighter rules on ‘side hustle tax’
Sellers brace for clampdown on online platforms.UKEF introduces enhanced financing for small businesses
Export credit agency doubles limit for trade finance.Less than a month until self-assessment deadline
Over 25,000 returns filed over Christmas period.December sees fall in private sector activity
CBI calls for measures to boost sustainable growth.5.7 million taxpayers yet to file self-assessment tax returns
HMRC urges customers to file as soon as possible.Private sector continues to decline
Businesses expect downward trend to persist in 2024.Chancellor announces date for Spring Budget
Fiscal report set to be presented on 6 March 2024.

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.