Autumn Budget 2025: OBR report reveals three-year extension to tax threshold freeze
The Office for Budget Responsibility has confirmed that personal tax and NICs thresholds will remain frozen for an additional three years from 2028.
Autumn Budget 2025: Employment Hero warns tax hikes could push firms to cut jobs
The call comes as new survey data revealed widespread concern among small business leaders.
Income tax U-turn puts pressure on alternative tax measures ahead of Budget – Rathbones
Reports that the Chancellor will drop plans for an income tax rise have raised fresh questions about where the Government will find fiscal headroom in the upcoming Autumn Budget.
Pensions Commission could end cycle of Budget tax speculation, says Pensions UK
In its Budget submission, the group warned that making changes just to fix short-term problems could damage trust in pensions.
Three-fifths of salary sacrifice participants motivated by tax breaks, survey shows
The survey, conducted by Venson Automotive Solutions, showed that 40% are motivated by wanting to switch to an EV.
UK tax gap increases by 21% in past 10 years, finds RIFT
As part of the Spring Statement, the Government announced plans to reduce the UK’s tax gap in order to raise around £7.5bn in national revenue.
SMEs call for tax cuts to revive stagnant economy
Research from Shawbrook showed that over a third of SME leaders believed tax breaks for reinvestment (36%) would provide a boost to their businesses.
Charities warn NICs hike will force essential services for older people to close
Age UK has warned that increased employer NICs will cost local Age UK charities £6.27m annually, forcing staff cuts and service closures for vulnerable older people.
Liberal Democrats call GDP growth “pitiful” and demand action on jobs tax and trade
Daisy Cooper MP has criticised the Chancellor's economic policies, labelling 0.1% GDP growth in November as "pitiful" and urging the government to abandon its "jobs tax" and adopt a genuine growth strategy.
Employers to face a sharp rise in tax bills for low-wage workers in 2025
Employers hiring minimum wage workers will see a significant increase in tax costs in 2025, with research from the Centre for Policy Studies highlighting a 60% rise in employer’s National Insurance contributions compared to 2024.
HMRC repays £44.3m in overpaid pension tax during Q3, experts call for reform
This issue has persisted since pension flexibilities were introduced.
Tax simplification should top Chancellor’s agenda, says Hargreaves Lansdown
Hargreaves Lansdown urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to prioritise tax simplification and avoid further complexities in the tax system.
