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06 Jan 2026

Inheritance Tax reliefs threshold to rise to £2.5 million for farmers and businesses

The level of the Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) thresholds will be increased from £1 million to £2.5 million, the government has announced.

06 Jan 2026

E-invoicing will be fundamental change for VAT-registered businesses

The mandatory introduction of e-invoicing for all VAT-registered businesses selling to UK business customers from April 2029 will be a fundamental change, says the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).

06 Jan 2026

MTD penalties waived for first year of Income Tax

Self assessment taxpayers due to join Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax next April will not face penalties if late filing quarterly updates.

06 Jan 2026

Salary sacrifice changes will impact over three million employees

The removal of full tax-free salary sacrifice on pensions with a new £2,000 limit will hit over three million employees at 290,000 companies, according to government figures.

06 Jan 2026

Spring Statement set for 3 March 2026

The Spring Statement has been scheduled for 3 March 2026 by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves.

06 Jan 2026

£725 million UK apprenticeship overhaul targets youth unemployment

A £725 million package of skills reforms to the apprenticeship system with the aim of helping to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth, has been announced by the UK government.

06 Jan 2026

HMRC offers time to help pay self assessment tax bills

HMRC is offering self assessment taxpayers a reminder that help is available to manage their tax bill.

06 Jan 2026

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HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin.

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