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Scottish government cuts LBTT to help home buyers
On 15 July, the Scottish government reduced the rate of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax.
Read article Treasury sets out next steps for Making Tax Digital
On 21 July, the Treasury set out the next steps in its plan to extend Making Tax Digital (MTD) to all businesses and those taxpayers that file self assessment returns.
Read article Wales reduces LTT rate
On 27 July, the Welsh government reduced the rate of Land Transaction Tax.
Read article Bank of England increases stimulus package for UK economy
The Bank of England has increased the stock of purchases of UK government bonds to help boost the UK economy following the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Read article Chancellor unveils three-point plan for jobs
On 8 July, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a three-point plan to support jobs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic when he delivered a Summer Economic Update to Parliament.
Read article FCA confirms further support for consumer credit customers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed further support for users of certain consumer credit products if they are experiencing temporary payment difficulties due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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