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£300m Help to Save Payouts Highlight Low-Income Saver Participation Gap
HMRC has paid out more than £300 million through Help to Save since 2018, with 656,700 accounts opened by low-income earners. The scheme will expand eligibility to an additional 1.5 million households
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7 Million Adults Unaware of State Pension Entitlement: HMRC Survey Reveals Planning Gap
Almost 7 million UK adults have never checked their State Pension forecast, according to HMRC research published during Pension Awareness Week, with 45-54 year-olds most likely to be in the dark despi
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£1bn Alstom Battery Train Contract Marks Shift to Green Manufacturing
Government-backed deal to build 29 battery-electric trains at Derby factory will support 6,350 jobs across UK supply chain, as Alstom secures work through 2034 despite sector-wide competitive pressure
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UK Economy Grew 0.4% in July, But Register Data Shows 109,908 Companies in Liquidation
The UK economy expanded by 0.4% in July 2026, exceeding forecasts, yet 109,908 companies across the register remain in liquidation as oil prices hit $105 per barrel and borrowing costs surge.
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HMRC Launches Streamlined Self Assessment Registration as 640,000 Taxpayers Register Annually
HMRC's improved Self Assessment registration service went live on 9 September 2026, introducing faster UTR delivery and pre-populated forms as more than 640,000 taxpayers per year navigate the registr
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Insolvency Service Accelerates Covid Fraud Prosecutions as Hotelier and Taxi Driver Face Six-Figure Penalties
Two major enforcement actions published within 48 hours signal intensified pursuit of pandemic support scheme abuse. A London hotelier received a suspended sentence for £450,000 in fraudulent Bounce B
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Jaguar Land Rover's £1.7bn Restructure: 4,000 Jobs at Risk as UK Automotive Sector Faces Systemic Pressure
JLR opens voluntary redundancy programme targeting up to 4,000 roles as part of £1.7bn cost-saving plan. Business Secretary rules out bailout while CompanyPulse data shows 109,843 UK companies now in
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Companies House Ends Email Objections: Directors Face December Deadline for Digital Transition
From 1 December 2026, objections to company strike-offs must be submitted through Companies House's online service only. Email submissions will no longer be accepted, giving directors, creditors and s
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Fuel Crisis Deepens Business Cost Squeeze: Petrol at 163p as Iran Conflict Enters Seventh Month
UK petrol prices hit 163.6p per litre while diesel reaches 184.99p, adding pressure on companies already facing energy bill increases and wage compliance costs. US diesel prices have reached an all-ti
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North Sea Helicopter Safety Rules Leave 800 Workers Grounded Over Weight Limits
Up to 800 offshore workers still exceed the 19st 7lb weight limit for emergency helicopter winching with mandatory compliance just two months away, creating employment and operational challenges for N
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658 UK Employers Named for Minimum Wage Violations: £4m Recovered in Government Enforcement Sweep
Government names 658 businesses including B&Q and Five Guys for underpaying staff, with £4m returned to workers and £7m in penalties issued across retail, hospitality, healthcare, and social care sect
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One Month to Vaping Duty: UK Businesses Face 1 October Compliance Deadline
HMRC warns businesses manufacturing, importing or storing vaping products must obtain approvals before 1 October 2026, when a new £2.20 per 10ml excise duty and mandatory stamp scheme take effect acro
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