Business news
HMRC asked to explain long phone waits
Some taxpayers are waiting for several hours to speak with an HMRC representative.Chancellor reveals new energy discount for businesses
Businesses will see reduced levels of support from 1 April 2023.Government urged to continue energy support for businesses
A new support scheme will be announced on Monday 9 January.Inflation remains a key concern for business
Rising tax burdens and energy bills are also impacting profitability.Millions of taxpayers still to file tax returns
There’s less than one month before the self-assessment deadline.R&D relief guidance under review
Reforms to R&D come into effect on 1 April.Slow retail growth expected for 2023
Number of shop closures hits a five-year high.Over 3,000 tax returns filed on Christmas Day
Over 22,000 self-assessments were submitted between 24 and 26 December.HMRC raises tax debt interest rates
The 0.5% increase will come into effect on 6 January.Charity Commission expands annual return question set
The 2023 annual return has been updated in response to sector feedback.
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.