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The new year is an excellent opportunity for businesses to review their finances and plan effectively for the months ahead.

HMRC is set to receive income details from online platforms like eBay and Vinted, but tax experts warn that mismatched reporting periods could catch UK sellers…

Over 700 McDonald’s workers have launched a legal case alleging bullying, racism, and sexual harassment at over 450 UK outlets. Discover how the fast-food giant is…

Apple will pay £77 million to settle a lawsuit over Siri allegedly recording private conversations.

Federal judges move TikTok closer to U.S. ban as ByteDance faces January deadline

Gary Lineker and HMRC settle IR35 dispute out of court

HMRC warns freelancers about Managed Service Companies (MSCs), complex tax setups that could lead to hefty tax bills. Learn how new guidance could impact independent workers…

Gary Lineker liquidates Goalhanger Films ahead of capital gains tax increases, strategically benefiting from current tax rates while focusing on the growth of Goalhanger Podcasts.

HMRC nearly doubles payouts to tax whistleblowers to £1m, but experts call for larger, proportionate rewards to close the £39.8bn tax gap and encourage more high-quality…

Google may be forced to sell its Chrome browser as US antitrust officials intensify scrutiny, potentially reshaping the tech giant's operations and impacting its advertising revenue.

HMRC's review finds higher non-compliance in R&D tax credit claims involving specialist agents, costing £4.1bn. Crackdown impacts genuine businesses seeking innovation funding.

Introduced to tackle growing concerns over the safety of internet users – particularly children and vulnerable groups, the Online Safety Act (OSA) marks a significant shift…

In a landmark victory for consumers, the Court of Appeal has ruled against PCP mis-selling in the Johnson v. Firstrand Bank case, paving the way for…

A new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment is imminent. What do businesses need to do to prepare?

Companies House has implemented a new regime of penalties aimed at improving compliance and transparency in the UK’s company register, with a focus on cracking down…