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PAYE hours reporting dropped by Treasury
Businesses spared extra admin, but dividend reporting stays.8 in 10 businesses seeking AI growth
New report highlights AI investment and digital barriers.1.1 million missed self assessment deadline
Despite a rush, over a million taxpayers failed to file on time.Small employer relief rate for statutory pay rises to 8.5%
Higher compensation from April 2025 eases small business costs.Treasury scraps PAYE hours reporting plans
Dividend reporting will go ahead in April 2025.VAT on private school fees challenged in court
High Court to hear case in April over policy legality.Banks challenge BoE’s loss-absorbing capital rules
Lenders argue requirements exceed international standards.HMRC ends emergency tax codes for pensioners
Simpler tax rules aim to reduce errors and delays.HMRC to update taxpayers regarding loan charge
Mid-March letters outline next steps for affected taxpayers.3.4m taxpayers still to file for self assessment
File now to avoid penalties and interest charges.
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.